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A Framework for K-12 Science Education - Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas (Paperback, New)
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A Framework for K-12 Science Education - Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas (Paperback, New)
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Science, engineering, and technology permeate nearly every facet of
modern life and hold the key to solving many of humanity's most
pressing current and future challenges. The United States' position
in the global economy is declining, in part because U.S. workers
lack fundamental knowledge in these fields. To address the critical
issues of U.S. competitiveness and to better prepare the workforce,
A Framework for K-12 Science Education proposes a new approach to
K-12 science education that will capture students' interest and
provide them with the necessary foundational knowledge in the
field. A Framework for K-12 Science Education outlines a broad set
of expectations for students in science and engineering in grades
K-12. These expectations will inform the development of new
standards for K-12 science education and, subsequently, revisions
to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional
development for educators. This book identifies three dimensions
that convey the core ideas and practices around which science and
engineering education in these grades should be built. These three
dimensions are: crosscutting concepts that unify the study of
science through their common application across science and
engineering; scientific and engineering practices; and disciplinary
core ideas in the physical sciences, life sciences, and earth and
space sciences and for engineering, technology, and the
applications of science. The overarching goal is for all high
school graduates to have sufficient knowledge of science and
engineering to engage in public discussions on science-related
issues, be careful consumers of scientific and technical
information, and enter the careers of their choice. A Framework for
K-12 Science Education is the first step in a process that can
inform state-level decisions and achieve a research-grounded basis
for improving science instruction and learning across the country.
The book will guide standards developers, teachers, curriculum
designers, assessment developers, state and district science
administrators, and educators who teach science in informal
environments. Table of Contents Front Matter Summary PART I: A
Vision for K-12 Science Education 1 A New Conceptual Framework 2
Guiding Assumptions and Organization of the Framework PART II:
Dimensions of the Framework 3 Dimension 1: Scientific and
Engineering Practices 4 Dimension 2: Crosscutting Concepts 5
Dimension 3: Disciplinary Core Ideas - Physical Sciences 6
Dimension 3: Disciplinary Core Ideas - Life Sciences 7 Dimension 3:
Disciplinary Core Ideas - Earth and Space Sciences 8 Dimension 3:
Disciplinary Core Ideas - Engineering, Technology, and Applications
of Science PART III: Realizing the Vision 9 Integrating the Three
Dimensions 10 Implementation: Curriculum, Instruction, Teacher
Development, and Assessment 11 Equity and Diversity in Science and
Engineering Education 12 Guidance for Standards Developers 13
Looking Toward the Future: Research and Development to Inform K-12
Science Education Standards APPENDIXES Appendix A: Summary of
Public Feedback and Subsequent Revisions Appendix B: Bibliography
of References Consulted on Teaching and Learning Appendix C:
Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and Staff Appendix D:
Design Team Members Index Photo Credits
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