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A framework for K-12 science education : practices, crosscutting concepts, and core ideas / Committee on a Conceptual Framework for New K-12 Science Education Standards, Board on Science Education, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, National Research Council of the National Academies.

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  • ISBN: 9780309217422 (pbk.)
  • ISBN: 0309217423 (pbk.)
  • Physical Description: xiv, 385 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
  • Publisher: Washington, D.C. : The National Academies Press, 2012.

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Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note: 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.
Summary, etc.: "A Framework of K-12 Science Education Standards represents the first step in a process to create new standards in K-12 science education"--Foreword.
Subject: Science > Study and teaching > Standards > United States.

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