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Public Gets Glimpse of Science Standards

Newman sumitted ago via http://www.edweek.org (Views: 118, Clicks: 7) View Story

Erik W. Robelen -- An ambitious effort to refocus K-12 science education across the nation enters a new phase today with the release of the first public draft of voluntary, “next generation” science standards. Organizers say the standards emphasize not simply providing a foundation of essential knowledge, but also ensuring that students apply that learning through scientific inquiry and the engineering-design process to deepen their understanding.

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#1 by Newman posted ago

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Next Generation Science Standards
http://nextgenscience.org/

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#2 by Newman posted ago

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First of all, it’s not just about what kids know; it’s about what they know and are able to do. It’s about using the practices of an engineer, a scientist, to gain a deeper understanding of the core knowledge. -- Peter McLaren, president of the Council of State Science Supervisors

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#3 by Newman posted ago

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Each standard in the draft is organized into a table for the given topic at each grade level or grade range. The table has three main sections: performance expectations, “foundation” boxes, and “connection” boxes that relate the core idea to other science standards, as well as to the common-core standards in English and math.

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