Every child a scientist : achieving scientific literacy for all : how to use the National Science Education Standards to improve your child's school science program.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

National Research Council Staff, Corporate Author.

Contributor:

Center for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Education. Committee on Science Education K-12.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Science--Study and teaching--Standards--United States.

Science.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (32 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC (2101 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington 20418) : National Academy Press, 1998.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

As more schools begin to implement the National Science Education Standards, adults who care about the quality of K-12 science education in their communities may want to help their local schools make the transition. This booklet provides guidance to parents and others, explains why high-quality science education is important for all children and young adults, and shows how the quality of school science programs can be measured. Center for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Education Staff; 1998, 32 pages, 8.5 x 11, single copy, $10.00; 2-9 copies, $7.00 each; 10 or more copies, $4.50 each (no other discounts apply).

Contents:

Every Child a Scientist

Copyright

Contents

Introduction

Why Do We Need Science, Anyway?

TECHNOLOGY HAS CHANGED OUR LIVES

IS OUR EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM KEEPING UP?

GOOD SCIENCE TEACHING CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Start with a Vision of High-Quality Education

KEY INGREDIENTS OF SCIENCE EDUCATION: IMPORTANT CONTENT AND ACTIVE LEARNING

IT'S TIME TO RAISE EVERYONE'S EXPECTATIONS

Use the Standards to Bring Science to Everyone

WHAT ARE SCIENCE EDUCATION STANDARDS?

HOW CAN THE NATIONAL SCIENCE EDUCATION STANDARDS IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF SCIENCE EDUCATION?

Measure the Quality of Your School Science Program

ASSESSMENT AS A TOOL FOR IMPROVING INSTRUCTION AND LEARNING

ASSESSMENT AS A WAY OF COMMUNICATING WHAT IS IMPORTANT

USING ASSESSMENT RESULTS TO MONITOR YOUR SCHOOL'S SCIENCE SUPPORT SYSTEM

Take the First Steps Toward Science Education Reform

TRY OTHER APPROACHES, TOO

Resources

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Notes:

"The Committee on Science Education K-12 of the Center for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Education was the authoring committee for this document"--T.p. verso.

On cover: National Research Council.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 25).

ISBN:

9786610186730

9780309184724

030918472X

9781280186738

1280186739

9780309591560

0309591562

9780585030838

0585030839

OCLC:

60365412