NSTA Reader's Guide to a Framework for K-12 Science, Expanded.
Title:
NSTA Reader's Guide to a Framework for K-12 Science, Expanded.
Author:
Pratt, Harold.
ISBN:
9781936959778
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Edition:
2nd ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (77 pages)
Contents:
Cover-1 -- TOC -- Background -- Using This Guide -- Executive Summary -- Part I: A Vision for K-12 Science Education -- 1 - Introduction: A New Conceptual Framework -- 2 - Guiding Assumptions and Organizationof 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, TeacherDevelopment, and Assessment -- 11 - Equity and Diversity in Scienceand Engineering Education -- 12 - Guidance for Standards Developers -- 13 - Looking Toward the Future:Research and Development to InformK-12 Science Education Standards -- References -- Top Science Educators Offer Insight -- Scientific and Engineering Practices in K-12Classrooms -- Core Ideas of Engineering and Technology -- The Second Dimension-Crosscutting Concepts -- Engaging Students in Scientific Practices: WhatDoes Constructing and Revising Models LookLike in the Science Classroom? -- Index -- Cover-4.
Abstract:
The handy Reader's Guide unpacks the three key dimensions of the Framework-scientific and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and core ideas in each specific discipline-allowing teachers, administrators, curriculum developers, university professors, and others to more easily grasp how the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) differ from previous standards.This second edition includes 10 essays by key leaders in science education, each further explaining the Framework.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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