The NSTA reader's guide to a framework for K-12 science education : practices, crosscutting concepts and core ideas / by Harold Pratt ; [with contributions from Rodger W. Bybee [and many others].

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...

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Main Authors: Pratt, Harold, Bybee, Rodger W. (Author)
Corporate Author: National Science Teachers Association
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Arlington : National Science Teachers Association, ©2013.
Edition:2nd ed.
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Table of Contents:
  • A vision for K-12 science education
  • Dimensions of the framework
  • Realizing the vision
  • Understanding a framework for K-12 science education : top science educators offer insight. Scientific and engineering practices in K-12 classrooms / by Rodger W. Bybee ; Core ideas of engineering and technology / by Cary Sneider
  • The second dimension : crosscutting concepts / by Richard A. Duschl
  • What does constructing and revising models look like in the science classroom? / by Joseph Krajcik and Joi Merritt
  • Engaging students in the scientific practices of explanation and argumentation / by Brian J. Reiser, Leema K. Berland, and Lisa Kenyon
  • Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information / by Philip Bell, Leah Bricker, Carrie Tzou, Tiffany Lee, and Katie Van Horne
  • Making connections in math with the common core state standards / by Robert Mayes and Thomas R. Koballa, Jr.
  • The Next Generation Science Standards and the life sciences / by Rodger W. Bybee
  • A focus on physical science / by Joseph Krajcik
  • The Next Generation Science Standards and the Earth and space sciences / by Michael E. Wysession
  • Appendix. A look at the Next Generation Science Standards / by Ted Willard.