The science curriculum engages all learners in meaningful scientific tasks involving high-order thinking skills . The science curriculum provides a hands-on approach to learning . The science curriculum eliminates discipline boundaries when natural, logical, and appropriate. The science curriculum provides opportunities for students to observe, explore, and test hypotheses . The science curriculum encourages the students' imagination, logic, and open-mindedness .
Stakeholders know what national standards are and how they're being set .
Stakeholders are aware of federal legislation designed to increase the educational achievement of American students, to improve teaching, and to expand parental participation. Educate America Act. Stakeholders are aware of state-level efforts at developing educational standards . Stakeholders understand and support the three programs of national science standards. Stakeholders are aware of the complexities of the change process .