An electronic newsletter for
the science education community
September/October 2005
In this issue
I.
Project 2061 Turns 20
AAAS launched Project 2061 in 1985—the
year Halley’s Comet was last
visible from Earth. Here’s a
look at milestones from our first
20 years of working to advance science
literacy for all. Read more.
II. Field Notes
In this new series, educators from across
the country offer their perspectives
on the benefits and challenges of putting
Project 2061 reform tools to work. Learn more.
III. CCMS Community Shares Research
Part II of our coverage of the 2005 Knowledge Sharing Institute looks at models
in science, data collection and analysis, and the curriculum development process.
Read more.
IV. New Project 2061 Home Page
The Project 2061 Web site home page has undergone a redesign to enhance usability
and help visitors find content more quickly. Guided in part by survey
data gathered from site visitors, the new page features a “What’s
New” section and a “Need help finding things?” link that
connects visitors to the search engine. “Quick Links” take
visitors to popular content areas, such as Project 2061’s online publications
and textbook evaluations. Visit the new home page.