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| I. Scientific and Technological Contents |
Reflect the learning standards in the Science and Technology/
Engineering Curriculum Framework | | | | | |
| Are scientifically and technologically accurate | | | | | |
| II. Features |
| Provide descriptions of the achievements of historically important scientists and engineers | | | | | |
| Contain illustrations of contemporary children and adults that reflect the diversity of our society | | | | | |
| Include clear instructions on using tools, equipment, and materials, and on how to use them safely in learning activities | | | | | |
| Include a master source of materials and resources | | | | | |
| Provide student texts, booklets, or printed material and accompanying teacher manuals | | | | | |
| Provide coherent units that build conceptual understanding | | | | | |
| Provide for in-depth investigations of major scientific and technological concepts | | | | | |
| Incorporate applications of science and technology | | | | | |
| Highlight connections within science and technology and with mathematics and social sciences where relevant | | | | | |
| III.Learning Activities |
| Involve students in active learning and inquiry | | | | | |
| Clarify appropriate use of instructional technology such as calculators and computers | | | | | |
| Show how instructional technology can help students visualize complex concepts, analyze and refine information, and communicate solutions | | | | | |
| Provide multiple ways for students to explore concepts and communicate ideas and solutions | | | | | |
| Are developmentally appropriate and provide for different abilities and learning paces | | | | | |
| Encourage discussion and reflection | | | | | |
| Draw on a variety of resources, e.g., trade manuals, measuring tools, other tools and machines, manipulatives, and the internet | | | | | |
| IV. Teacher Support Materials |
| Provide a clear conceptual framework for the concepts and skills taught | | | | | |
| Offer ideas for involving parents and community and keeping them informed about the programs | | | | | |
| Give suggestions for a variety of pedagogical strategies, such as open-ended questioning, direct instruction, practice, discussion, and cooperative learning | | | | | |
| Reference resource materials, such as appropriate videos, file clips, reference books, software, video laser disk, longdistance learning, CD-ROM, and electronic bulletin boards | | | | | |
| Suggest how to adapt materials for students with differing levels of achievement | | | | | |
| Suggest enrichment and skill reinforcement activities for extended learning | | | | | |
| Include suggestions for a variety of assessment approaches such as portfolios, journals, projects, and informal and formal tests | | | | | |
| V. Student Assessment Materials |
| Are free of inappropriate or derogatory material | | | | | |
| Occur throughout the unit, not just at the end | | | | | |
| Incorporate multiple forms of assessment, such as oral presentations, written reports, teacher observations, performance assessments, quizzes, and pre- and post-tests | | | | | |
| Focus on the acquisition of skills and concepts as well as on the learning process | | | | | |
| VI. Program Development and Implementation |
| Have field test data showing positive effects on student learning | | | | | |
| Are adaptable to local curriculum and/or school | | | | | |
| Offer training and long-term follow up for teachers | | | | | |
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