School Standards

Eco-Schools USA is a holistic program supporting school efforts to engage students in authentic learning opportunities, improve academic success, and promote healthy and safe communities.

The Eco-Schools USA program supports two major sets of national standards as they relate to science education—the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

Elementary School (Grades K-5)

Middle School (Grades 6-8)

High School (Grades 9-12)

Common Core State Standards

Science and Engineering Practices (Grades 6-12)

• Asking Questions and Defining Problems
• Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
• Analyzing and Interpreting Data
• Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
• Engaging in Argument from Evidence
• Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information