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Introduction to the Curriculum
Book Chapter | March 2012
In this chapter, the development behind this book is discussed. As well as the importance of performance-based assessment and preparing your students for inquiry labs. This chapters gives you an overview of what you…
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Hop Into Action: The Amphibian Curriculum Guide for Grades K–4
NSTA Press Book | October 2010
K–4 teachers, homeschoolers, camp leaders, and naturalists will find the standards-based lessons in this slim volume the perfect introduction to environmental science for young learners. Hop Into Action helps teach…
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Teacher as Curriculum Narrator
Book Chapter | November 2016
This chapter examines the importance of the teacher in narrating the link between spontaneous and creative explorations of the classroom and the core ideas of the discipline. Implementing an authentic science experience…
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The Role of Curriculum Materials in Reform
Book Chapter | December 2008
Distinguishing between standards-based curriculum materials and others requires considerable expertise in science content and pedagogy. Research suggests that even experienced teachers may not recognize how standards-…
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The Science Curriculum and Classroom Instruction
Book Chapter | August 2010
This chapter uses the major contributions of Bob Karplus to develop several important themes that have emerged in the past five decades of curriculum and instruction in science. The chapter begins with a perspective on…
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Nano2Earth Curriculum Overview
Book Chapter | June 2011
The Nano2Earth curriculum is designed to promote student inquiry and learner centered investigations of microbe-mineral interactions at the nanoscale. This chapter shows how the curriculum is organized into lessons and…
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The Science Curriculum: Trends and Issues
Book Chapter | December 2005
Among the 21st century issues and trends in science education, one must acknowledge the fundamental importance of the science curriculum. It is the one component that brings together social aspirations, content…
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Journal Article | September 2020
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Science Beyond the Curriculum: Projects and Challenges
Book Chapter | February 2008
The National Science Education Standards and Benchmarks for Science Literacy stress the importance of creating science experiences that are linked to the real world, something that is familiar to students. Projects and…
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Leading Professional Development for Curriculum Reform
Book Chapter | December 2005
The ultimate goal of curriculum reform is to improve student learning through better teaching practices. One way to improve these teaching practices is to develop stronger instructional systems and support systems. In…
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Adapting Existing Curriculum for Equitable Learning Experiences
Journal Article | April 2022
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Curriculum Reform, Professional Development, and Powerful Learning
Book Chapter | December 2001
The authors consider the important relationship between standards-based curriculum implementation and professional development. They begin by looking at the key recommendations about student learning and then discuss…
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Scientific Inquiry, Student Learning, and the Science Curriculum
Book Chapter | December 2001
What we know about student learning establishes links between scientific inquiry and the science curriculum. In this chapter, the author discusses scientific inquiry and the current learning research. He then proposes…
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“Horsing Around”: Curriculum-Instruction-Assessment Problems
Book Chapter | February 2011
The nature of science (NOS) involves actively seeking (rather than avoiding) challenging problems that may require looking at situations differently and thinking outside of artificially imposed constraints. Science,…
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A Terrible Test That Teaches: Curriculum-Embedded Assessment
Book Chapter | February 2011
In this activity, a “terrible test” appears to be impossible to pass. However, it is intentionally designed to include common errors in item construction that, if noticed, allow the test-wise learner to ace the test…
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