For a thorough discussion of the Core Concepts section of the frameworks student, teachers, and parents are encouraged to visit the Massachusetts Department of Education Web Site . The following statement is taken from the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, and provides some insight into the frameworks philosophy regarding the study of science as recommended by the Massachusetts Department of Education.
Time limits present a challenge for school curriculum and instruction.
Schools and teachers must thoughtfully scope, sequence, and coordinate curricula, and use a range of instructional approaches. Special attention must also be paid to identifying natural phenomena and technological solutions that are pedagogically and intellectually richer than others. There are curriculum programs that have selected important, rich examples for their content and sequence of activities. It is our hope that this web site will help visitors to more fully come to understand the Massachusetts Framework. By visiting each of the sections you can investigate each portion without being overwhelmed by the entire document.