Science Frameworks Table of Contents

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SciMathMN's K-12 Science Framework

The following is the Table of Contents for the Science Framework. Click on the highlighted/underlined portion of each chapter to download the corresponding PDF file. An approximate size for the PDF file is shown in parentheses for each item. PLEASE NOTE: Some pages are intentionally blank.

Preface
Cover Pages / Preface (145K)

Chapter 1: Overview
Overview of Frameworks Project / Statement of Beliefs (41K)
Chapter 2: Best Practice
Assessment / Group Learning / Laboratory / References (222K)
Chapter 3: Content and Instruction
Introduction / Inquiry / Resources (67K)

Grades K-4
Introduction (45K)
Science as Inquiry (51K)
Physical Science (52K)
Life Science (57K)
Earth and Space Science (39K)
Science and Technology (42K)
Science in Personal and Social Perspectives (52K)
History and Nature of Science (51K)

Grades 5-8
Introduction (39K)
Science as Inquiry (59K)
Physical Science (52K)
Life Science (64K)
Earth and Space Science (45K)
Science and Technology (49K)
Science in Personal and Social Perspectives (58K) History and Nature of Science (49K)
Grades 9-12
Introduction (47K)
Science as Inquiry (51K)
Physical Science (71K)
Life Science (67K)
Earth and Space Science (42K)
Science and Technology (52K)
Science in Personal and Social Perspectives (51K) History and Nature of Science (49K)

Chapter 4: Connections
Importance / Types / References (55K)
Chapter 5: Professional Development
Importance / Programs / Planning / Resources (60K)

Chapter 6: Resources
Introduction / Science Program (Part 1) (69K)
Science Program (Part 2) (51K)
Equity / Instructional Technology / Safety / Support & Opportunities / Grants (222K)
Chapter 7: Making It Happen
Systemic Reform / Standards-Based Reform / Moving Ahead (44K)
Acknowledgments (35K)