Project 2061 Print and Disk Tools
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Atlas of Science Literacy
To help educators gain insight into the connections among benchmark
ideas, Project 2061 has developed this collection of linked maps
that graphically depict how students might grow in their understanding
and skills toward particular science literacy goals.
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Designs for Science Literacy
Reforming the curriculum so that students achieve science literacy
is a major undertaking worthy of thoughtful design. This
print and CD-ROM tool deals explicitly with strategies and techniques
for aligning the entire K-12 curriculum to specific learning goals
such as benchmarks, national standards in science and mathematics,
or state and local frameworks.
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Science for All Americans
This landmark publication is the cornerstone of Project 2061's efforts
to reform the K-12 science, mathematics, and technology curriculum.
Science for All Americans defines science literacy, outlining
what all high school graduates should know and be able to do in these
closely related domains.
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Benchmarks for Science Literacy
This 1993 publication outlines the progress that students can be expected
to make toward science literacy by the ends of grades 2, 5, 8, and
12.
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Resources for Science Literacy: Professional Development
This is Project 2061’s first CD-ROM tool and the first professional
development tool in science to focus on standards-based teaching and
learning. Resources offers a wide array of materials designed
to provide educators with a deeper understanding of how to help their
students achieve science literacy.
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Blueprints for Reform
These summaries of a dozen concept papers address areas of the education
system that need to change to make Project 2061’s vision of
science literacy for all students a reality.
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Middle
Grades Mathematics Textbooks: A Benchmarks-Based Evaluation
This report contains the results of Project 2061’s analysis
of 13 middle-school mathematics textbooks and includes an overall
comparison of the texts, an overview of how and why the analysis
was conducted, a description of Project 2061’s rigorous
analysis procedure, and summary reports on each textbook. An accompanying
CD-ROM allows educators to compare data and delve deeper into
the analysis findings.
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Dialogue on Early
Childhood Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education
Read about the best ways to develop learning experiences for young
children in 15 papers commissioned by AAAS for its forum on Early
Childhood Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education. This
book also contains an extensive bibliography and list of resources
for educators, parents, and advocacy groups.
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Learn About Atlas of Science
Literacy
Atlas of Science Literacy, a collection of 49 conceptual
strand maps, shows educators how students' understanding of the
ideas and skills needed to achieve science literacy might grow
over time. The Atlas web page provides information about
this innovative new tool, showcases seven sample maps, and introduces
you to the benefits of using Atlas.
