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).
- 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