Developed for a session at the 2001 annual conference of the National Science Teachers Association, this case study is designed to help participants better understand the various components involved in designing and implementing an effective K-12 science education program. Planning Organizer . This document will provide you with a tool to facilitate your planning process as you identify steps toward improving your science program. We designed the Planning Organizer to include a wide range of issues that come up when you begin the process of bringing new instructional materials to a science program. This tool originated in the EDC K-12 Science Curriculum Dissemination Center.
Videos can be a very effective way of modeling how science activities can be done with students.
In recent years, a variety of videos have been published that can be used to complement and extend the reange of what can be presented and developed in professional development workshops. We introduce the types of videos available and how to use them. We also include a description of videos relevant to middle school reform. An Extended Investigation. This case study is intended to be a resource for teacher educators and teachers.