Project 2061 Online Tools
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Science
for All Americans Online
Project 2061's 1989 publication, Science for All Americans,
is now available online. This landmark publication is the cornerstone
of Project 2061's efforts to reform the K-12 science, mathematics,
and technology curriculum. It defines science literacy and lays out
principles for effective learning and teaching.
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Benchmarks
Online
The full text of the 1993 publication, Benchmarks for Science
Literacy, is available here with its own search engine. Benchmarks
expands the science, mathematics, and technology literacy
goals of Science for All Americans into specific learning
goals for the end of grades 2, 5, 8, and 12. Benchmarks Online
features hypertext links to cognitive research and bibliographic
references.
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Blueprints
for Reform
Online
Summaries of a dozen concept papers explore 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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Algebra
Textbooks: A Standards-Based Evaluation
This report presents the results of Project 2061's
analysis of 12 algebra textbooks and includes a detailed report on each
textbook, a component for comparing data sets from the same textbook
or two different textbooks, Project 2061's analysis procedure, an explanation
of the evaluation's methods, and example scenarios for applying the results
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Dialogue on Early
Childhood Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education
Online
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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High
School Biology Textbooks:
A Benchmarks-Based Evaluation Online |
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Middle
Grades Mathematics Textbooks: A Benchmarks-Based Evaluation
Online
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.
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Middle
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Resources for Science Literacy: Professional
Development
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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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.
