Welcome to Maryland Science
Vision
All students will become scientifically and environmentally literate individuals who are skilled, reflective, and empowered to make informed decisions that benefit themselves, their families, and their local and global communities within an increasingly complex and continually changing world.
Mission
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Office of Science will prioritize coherence, collaboration, and communication to lead Maryland’s local school systems and other stakeholders in achieving high quality, three-dimensional science teaching, learning, and assessment across all science disciplines and in all grade levels to develop scientifically and environmentally literate graduates.
Definitions
Scientific Literacy—Scientific literacy is a journey that is defined by experiences, attitudes, and values that coalesce within an individual who is then able to accurately navigate and respond to daily problems by applying reliable and valid scientific evidence.
Environmental Literacy—Environmentally literate students understand environmental and physical processes and systems, including human systems. They analyze global, social, cultural, political, physical, economic, and environmental relationships and weigh various sides of environmental issues to make responsible decisions as individuals and as members of their community and citizens of the world.
Mary C. H. Weller
Coordinator for Science
Division of Curriculum, Instructional Improvement and Professional Learning
Phone: 410-767-0329 Fax: 410-333-1146
Email: Mary.Weller@maryland.gov
Jeremy HaackScience Specialist
Division of Curriculum, Instructional Improvement and Professional Learning
Phone: 410-767-4663 Fax: 410-333-1146Email:
jeremy.haack@maryland.gov
Kirsten JacksonEnvironmental Literacy Specialist
Division of Curriculum, Instructional Improvement and Professional LearningPhone: 410-767-0323 Fax: 410-333-1146
Email:
Kirsten.Jackson1@maryland.gov
Jeremy R. Marcus-Wenger
Science Assessment Specialist
Division of Assessment, Accountability, and Performance Reporting
Phone: 410-767-0860
Fax:410-333-0052