Available Tools, Option E:
Identifying Benchmarks Strands

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

Highlighter markers
Scissors
Multi-colored index cards or Post-its
Paste or tape
Large poster or chart paper
 

TRANSPARENCIES:
Sample strand map (see Chapter 4: Transparencies)
Needs of Cells Strand from Benchmarks 5C
Benchmarks from 5E Flow of Matter and Energy
Strand Map: Flow of Matter in Ecosystems
List of benchmarks for Step 1
Sample strand map for Step 2
Strand map for Step 3

HANDOUTS:
List of benchmarks for Step 1
Benchmarks from 5E Flow of Matter and Energy (optional)
Benchmarks from 4C Processes that Shape the Earth (optional)
Sample strand map for Step 2 (see Chapter 4: Transparencies)
Lists of benchmarks for Step 3
How to Design a K-12 Benchmarks Strand
Strand Map: Flow of Matter in Ecosystems