Educator Services Teaching & Learning Curriculum Resources
Science and Technology/Engineering
Curriculum Framework - Spring 2001

Table of Contents

Welcome

• Letter from the Commissioner
• Acknowledgments

Vision

• Introduction
• Purpose and Nature of Science and Technology/Engineering
• Inquiry and Experimentation

Principles

• Guiding Principles I
• Guiding Principles II
• Guiding Principles III
• Guiding Principles IV
• Guiding Principles V
• Guiding Principles VI
• Guiding Principles VII
• Guiding Principles VIII
• Guiding Principles IX
• Guiding Principles X

Science and Technology/Engineering Learning Standards, PreK-High School

• Strand 1: Earth and Space Science
• Strand 2: Life Science (Biology)
• Strand 3: Physical Sciences (Chemistry and Physics)
• Strand 4: Technology/Engineering

Appendices

• Appendix I: Learning Standards by Grade Span, Grades PreK-8
• Appendix II: Learning Standards for a Two-Year Integrated Sequence for Grades 9 and 10
• Appendix III: Additional Activities to Enhance the Learning Standards
  • Earth and Space Science
  • Life Science (Biology)
  • Physical Sciences
• Appendix IV: Topical Outline of the Science and Technology/Engineering Curriculum Framework
• Appendix V: Historical and Social Context for Science and Technology/Engineering: Topics for Study
• Appendix VI: Facilities, Safety Practices, and Legal Issues
• Appendix VII: Criteria for Evaluating Instructional Materials and Programs

Resources

• Glossary of Selected Terms
• Selected Bibliography
• Selected Websites for Science and Technology/Engineering Education