Youhave just been hired as a fourth-grade elementary teacher at WashingtonElementary School. In your new role, you will be responsible for coveringdifferent types of standards in your lessons. Consider how standards willaffect your lesson planning.

Answerthe following questions in a minimum of 275 words:

• What is the purpose of state and national standards in science education?
• Are there any differences between the national standards and Pennsylvania states standards?
• Why is it important to have standards laid out in a comprehensive trajectory format from kindergarten through Grade 12?
• Explain and provide specific examples to support your response.