Exploring the Use of Project 2061 Tools, 2:
To Analyze Curriculum Frameworks

Science for All Americans
Benchmarks for Science Literacy
Benchmarks on Disk (optional)

Scissors
Tape or paste
Large chart paper

TRANSPARENCIES:
Comparison of Benchmarks and NSES: Overlap of Domains
Comparison of Benchmarks and NSES: Correspondence of Content Divisions
Comparison of Benchmarks and NSES: Grade Levels
Comparison of Benchmarks and NSES: Nature of Science
Comparison of Benchmarks and NSES: Radioactive Isotopes
Comparison of Benchmarks and NSES: Motion
NCTM Standard 3: Mathematics as Reasoning (K-4)
NCTM Standard 7: Computation and Estimation (5-8)
Content Match: Framework
Topic or Substance?
Needs of Cells Strand from Benchmarks 5C
Benchmarks from 5E Flow of Matter and Energy
Strand Map: Flow of Matter in Ecosystems

HANDOUTS:
Content Match: Framework
Benchmarks from 5E Flow of Matter and Energy
Strand Map: Flow of Matter in Ecosystems