National Science Education Standards
by By National Committee on Science Education Standards and Assessment, National Research Council
Category: Education , Educational Policy & Reform , General

Offers a coherent vision of scientific literacy, describing what students should be able understand at different grade levels in various science categories. Overviews principles and definitions in education standards, and lists standards for science teaching and professional development for teachers, content standards, and education program and education system standards. Includes sample classroom activities. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.