An electronic newsletter for
the science education community
September 2004
In this issue
I. Discovering Standards-Based
Resources through Interactive Strand Maps
How
can interactive strand maps best provide
educators with access to resources linked
to content standards? Project
2061’s collaboration on
the National Science Digital
Library Strand Map Service
is harnessing the potential
of strand map browsing interfaces
to support coherent and comprehensive
curriculum, instruction,
and assessment. Read
the full story.
II. Looking
Ahead to the Next Atlas of Science Literacy
With a second volume of Atlas of Science
Literacy in development, all of the learning goals
in Benchmarks for Science Literacy will be
mapped.
III. CCMS Knowledge
Sharing Institute Focuses
on Research
Researchers
from the Center for Curriculum
Materials in Science
and other experts come together
to discuss how to advance research
on the development, analysis,
and use of science curriculum
materials. Find
out more.