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Science standards are official guidelines specifying what students should learn about science at each grade level.

They outline core concepts, skills, and practices—what a fifth-grader should know about ecosystems, what a high schooler should understand about chemical reactions.

The new science standards emphasize hands-on experimentation.

Standards vary by state or country and periodically spark debate over topics like evolution or climate change.

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