Maryland Standards

The activities in Inside Stories have been closely aligned with standards, objectives, and indicators in the Maryland Voluntary State Curricula Standards for science and health education.

Character Story	Standards
Standards: Maggie’s Story Environmental Health Question: Lead exposure and lead abatement	Science Skills and Processes Constructing Knowledge Environmental Science Health Education Mental and Emotional Health Disease Prevention and Control
Standards: Frankie’s Story Environmental Health Question: Food-borne illnesses	Science Life Science Evolution Flow of Energy and Matter Ecology Health Education Nutrition And Fitness
Standards: Amie’s Story Environmental Health Question: Tanning and skin cancer	Science Earth/Space Science Interactions of Hydrosphere and Atmosphere Health Education Disease Prevention and Control
Standards: Thomas’ Story Environmental Health Question: Exercise-induced asthma	Science Life Science Cells Health Disease Prevention And Control