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Main Title A framework for K-12 science education : practices, crosscutting concepts, and core ideas /
CORP Author National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on a Conceptual Framework for New K-12 Science Education Standards.
Publisher The National Academies Press,
Year Published 2012
OCLC Number 779540184
ISBN 9780309217422; 0309217423
Subjects Science--Study and teaching--Standards--United States ; Science education
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ebrary http://site.ebrary.com/id/10565370
http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=13165
https://www.lib.berkeley.edu/nrlf-electronic-copy/b18631979
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ELAM  LB1585.3.N38 2012 Region 5 Library/Chicago,IL 08/04/2014
Collation xiv, 385 pages ; 26 cm
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Notes
Summary -- A new conceptual framework -- Guiding assumptions and organization of the framework -- Dimension 1: scientific and engineering practices -- Dimension 2: crosscutting concepts -- Dimension 3: disciplinary core ideas-physical sciences -- Dimension 3: disciplinary core ideas-life sciences -- Dimension 3: disciplinary core ideas-earth and space sciences -- Dimension 3: disciplinary core ideas-engineering, technology, and applications of science -- Integrating the three dimensions -- Implementation: curriculum, instruction, teacher development, and assessment -- Equity and diversity in science and engineering education -- Guidance for standards developers -- Looking toward the future: research and development to inform K-12 science education standards -- Appendixes. "A Framework for K-12 Science Education represents the first step in a process to create new standards in K-12 science education."--Foreword.