Valuable resource for understanding the new Frame

Bybee writes an excellent article explaining one of the 3 Dimensions of the new Framework that will inform and structure the Next Generation Science Standards. The Dimension that Bybee desc... See More

Bybee writes an excellent article explaining one of the 3 Dimensions of the new Framework that will inform and structure the Next Generation Science Standards. The Dimension that Bybee describes, Scientific and Engineering Practices, will take some careful reading because it is somewhat different from previous standards and packs ideas from previous standards differently. Specifically, scientific inquiry has been reworked as part of a larger picture and engineering has been included. Bybee does an excellent job of explaining these differences. This is a must-read to understanding the new standards.

Scientific and Engineering Practices in K–12 Clas

How important is teaching STEM in the every day classroom? Changes are coming. This article starts off by pointing out that the producers of Sesame Street decided that STEM practices were im... See More

How important is teaching STEM in the every day classroom? Changes are coming. This article starts off by pointing out that the producers of Sesame Street decided that STEM practices were important enough that they would be using them as themes for the season. The author furthermore compares the differences between "practices" in science and "inquiry" in science in six tables. The article discusses practices at the elementary, middle, and secondary levels. It introduces what new emphasis's science education needs to begin preparing for, using the recently release Framework for K-12. This article is an excellent source of information for any teacher wanting a more through explanation of what changes are presently starting to occur in the field of science education.

Enlightening!

This article provides a great overview of the "Framework for K-12 Science Education" through comparing science and engineering "practices" to inquiry and discussing the need for both science... See More

This article provides a great overview of the "Framework for K-12 Science Education" through comparing science and engineering "practices" to inquiry and discussing the need for both science AND engineering. It is a great way to get started understanding what is going to be part of the new standards that will be based on this framework.