Caddo Science

Science Calendar

April 13: 8th Science Field Test (CBT)*
April 20: 5th and 7th Science Field Test (CBT)*
April 23-27: Biology EOC (CBT)
April 27: 6th Science Field Test (CBT)*
May 4: 3rd and 4th Science Field Test (PBT)
April 28: RARC: Competition #3

*Some exceptions by school may apply

Caddo Science Announcements

3-8 Science Field Test

The Department recently released an update on the LEAP 2025 Science Field Test assessment calendar. “Students in grades 3 through 8 will take a science field test during the regular testing window but will not take an operational science test for the Spring 2018 administration. The items from these field tests will be used to create the new LEAP 2025 science assessments for grades 3 through 8, to be operational with the Spring 2019 administration.”

Check out the Standards page to see all of the science field test guides for grades 3-8 and biology.

Meet Education Manager of the Shreveport Aquarium

Kimberly Lobit is the Education Manager at the Shreveport Aquarium. She earned her BA in Early Childhood Education and has developed education programs at the Smithsonian, 4-H environmental education centers, museums and wildlife preserves. Kimberly is beyond ecstatic to teach kids and adults about the wonders of the ocean. Any information shared with the Shreveport Aquarium will be held in strict confidence and only used to provide Aquarium updates.

318.383.0601
kimberly@shreveportaquarium.com
www.shreveportaquarium.com

Louisiana student standards for science

Louisiana must build science standards strong in content that prepare students for their future, whether that be post-secondary education in a STEM field, a position in the industrial workforce, or as citizens who influence agricultural, petroleum, and environmental decisions. Louisiana has adopted new science standards.

Learn about the structure of the new science standards and the instructional shifts.
The Caddo Science department will host professional development opportunities all year long. See the PD page for more details.
The Louisiana Department of Education hosted webinars to introduce all science educators to the new standards. Please visit the Department's YouTu be science webinar playlist for recorded versions of the webinars.

Join LSTA Today!

The Louisiana Science Teachers Association (LSTA) is a special group of interdisciplinary science educators. Our membership includes K-12 classroom teachers, university faculty, informal educators, concerned citizens, and business personnel.
If you are in Louisiana and a member of the science teaching community, become a member of LSTA and help ensure the highest quality science education for our children. Complete and mail an LSTA Membership application today.