Front.pdf (1,358k)

• Notice

• Acknowledgments

• Call to Action

• An Overview

  • Organization of the Standards
  • Science Teaching Standards
  • Professional Development Standards
  • Assessment Standards
  • Science Content Standards
  • Science Education Program Standards
  • Science Education System Standards
  • Toward the Future

Chap1.pdf (653k)

• Chapter 1: Introduction

  • Why National Science Education Standards?
  • Goals for School Science
  • History of the National Science Education Standards
  • Organization
  • Guidance for Readers
  • References for Further Reading

Chap2.pdf (495k)

• Chapter 2: Principles and Definitions

  • Perspectives and Terms in the National Science Education Standards
  • References for Further Reading

Chap3.pdf (825k)

• Chapter 3: Science Teaching Standards

  • THE STANDARDS
    • STANDARD A
    • STANDARD B
    • STANDARD C
    • STANDARD D
    • STANDARD E
    • STANDARD F

  • Changing Emphases for Teaching

  • References for Further Reading

  • Examples
    
    • Earthworms
    • Science Olympiad
    • Musical Instruments

Chap4.pdf (628k)

• Chapter 4: Standards for Professional Development for Teachers of Science

  • THE STANDARDS
    • STANDARD A
    • STANDARD B
    • STANDARD C
    • STANDARD D

  • Changing Emphases for Professional Development

  • References for Further Reading
  • Example
    
    • Genetics

Chap5.pdf (1,163k)

• Chapter 5: Assessment in Science Education

  • THE STANDARDS
    • STANDARD A
    • STANDARD B
    • STANDARD C
    • STANDARD D
    • STANDARD E
  • Assessments Conducted by Classroom Teachers
    • Improving Classroom Practice
    • Planning Curricula
    • Developing Self-directed Learners
    • Reporting Student Progress
    • Researching Teaching Practices
  • Assesments Conducted at the District, State, and National Levels
    • Data Analysis
    • Teacher Involvement
    • Sample Size
    • Representative Sample
  • Sample Assessments of Student Science Achievement
    • Assessing Understanding of the Natural World
    • Assessing the Ability to Inquire

  • Changing Emphases for Assessment

  • References for Further Reading

  • Example
    
    • The Insect and the Spider

Chap6a.pdf (617k)

• Chapter 6: Science Content Standards

  • Rationale
    • Unifying Concepts and Processes Standard
    • Science as Inquiry Standards
    • Physical Science, Life Science, and Earth and Space Science Standards
    • Science and Technology Standards
    • Science in Personal and Social Perspectives Standards
    • History and Nature of Science Standards
  • Form of the Content Standards
  • Criteria for the Content Standards
  • Use of the Content Standards

  • Changing Emphases for Contents

Chap6b.pdf (900k)

Chap6c.pdf (897k)

Chap6d.pdf (1,005k)

Chap6e.pdf (1,069k)

Chap7.pdf (534k)

• Chapter 7: Science Education Program Standards

  • THE STANDARDS
    • STANDARD A
    • STANDARD B
    • STANDARD C
    • STANDARD D
    • STANDARD E
    • STANDARD F

  • Changing Emphases for Programs

  • References for Further Reading

  • Example
    
    • The Solar System

Chap8.pdf (1,370k)

• Chapter 8: Science Education System Standards

  • THE STANDARDS
    • STANDARD A
    • STANDARD B
    • STANDARD C
    • STANDARD D
    • STANDARD E
    • STANDARD F
    • STANDARD G

  • Changing Emphases for Systems

  • References for Further Reading

  • Example
    
    • Implementing Standards-Based Reform: A District Advisory Committee for Science Education

Epilogue.pdf (1,145k)

• Epilogue

Appendix.pdf (60k)

• Appendix