Teacher Resource Center: Curricular Resources
 | The Teacher Resource Center provides workshops and consultations on Mathematics and Science Curriculum development. Here are a list of resources for educators. See the 'Customized Workshops" link in the "Teacher's Lounge" for information about more workshops available through the TRC. |
Key Science Resources for Curriculum Planning - K-8 Science
2009-2010
Key Science Resources for Curriculum Planning - K-8 Science
2009-2010
- Annenberg Media math and science professional development video streamed free of charge, or to search video by standards go to Digital Video Library.
- Atlas of Science Literacy, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Project 2061, volumes 1 (2001) and 2 (2007)
- Benchmarks for Science Literacy, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Project 2061 (1993)
- Content Knowledge. A Compendium of Standards and Benchmarks for K-12 Education - Science, Mid Continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)
- Conceptual
Framework for New Science Education Standards,
- Designing Mathematics or Science Curriculum Programs, National Research Council (1999)
- Designs for Science Literacy, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Project 2061 (2000)
- EDThoughts. What We Know About Science Teaching and Learning, edited by Alice Krueger and John Sutton, Mid Continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL) (2001)
- Exploring What Works in Science Instruction: A Look at the Eigth-Grade Science Classroom and National Education Standards: Getting Beneath the Surface, Educational Testing Service, 2009 (Go to the Reports tab)
- Guiding Curriculum Decisions for Middle-Grades Science, by Barbara Brauner Berns, et. al., Education Development Center (EDC), published by Heinemann, Portsmouth, NH. (2001) ISBN: 0-325-00417-X. (Download)
- How People Learn, Expanded Edition, National Research Council (2000)
- Inquiry and the National Science Education Standards. A Guide for Teaching and Learning, National Research Council (2000)
- National Science Education Standards, National Research Council (1996)
- Rising Above the Gathering Storm, National Academy of Sciences (2007)
- Science Anchors, National Science Teachers Association
- Science Curriculum Topic Study, Keeley and Rose, Corwin Press (2005) –
- Science for All Americans, by F. James Rutherford and Andrew Ahlgren, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Project 2061 (1990)
- Selecting Instructional Materials. A Guide for K-12 Science. National Research Council (1999)
- Taking Science to School: learning and teaching science in grades K-8. Committee on Science Learning, Kindergarten Through Eighth Grade. National Academies Press (2007)
- Tough Choices or Tough Times, National Center on Education and the Economy, December 14, 2006. Website includes commissioned reports including "Rethinking and Redesigning Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment: What Contemporary Research and Theory Suggests".
- U. S. Department of Education Expert Panel Report on Mathematics, Science and Technology - Exemplary & Promising Science Programs
- What Works Clearinghouse - Look at:
- Practice Guides: "Encouraging Girls in Math and Science," September 2007./li>
- Quick Reviews: "Teaching Science as a Language: a 'Content-First' Approach to Science Teaching," December 2008.
Key Math Resources for Curriculum Planning - K-8 Science
2009-2010
Key Math Resources for Curriculum Planning - K-8 Science
2009-2010
- American Association for the Advancement of Science, Project 2061, Evaluation of Science and Mathematics Textbooks.
- Annenberg Media math and science professional development video streamed free of charge, or to search video by standards go to Digital Video Library.
- College and Careeer Readiness Standards for Mathematics. Draft for Review and Comment, Core Standards, September 21, 2009. (pdf)
- Content Knowledge. A Compendium of Standards and Benchmarks for K-12 Education - Mathematics, Mid Continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL).
- Curriculum Focal Points, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
- Designing Mathematics or Science Curriculum Programs, National Research Council (1999).
- EDThoughts. What We Know About Mathematics Teaching and Learning, edited by Alice Krueger and John Sutton, Mid Continent Research for Education and Learning, 2nd Edition (McREL) (2008).
- Guiding Principles for Mathematics Curriculum and Assessment, National Council of Teacherss of Mathematics, June 2009.
- Mathematics Curriculum Topic Study, Keeley and Rose, Corwin Press, 2006.
- Modeling Middle School Mathematics Showcase (video features of programs).
- National Mathematics Advisory Panel
- On Evaluating Curriculum Effectiveness Judging the Quality of K-12 Mathematics Evaluations.
- Principles and Standards for School Mathematics, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
- E-Examples
- Standards-based School Mathematics Curricula: What Are They? What Do Students Learn? Sharon Senk and Denisse Thompson, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers, Mahwah, NJ, 2003. (ISBN: 0-8058-4337-X)
- Tough Choices or Tough Times, National Center on Education and the Economy, December 14, 2006. Website includes commissioned reports including "Rethinking and Redesigning Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment: What Contemporary Research and Theory Suggests".
- U. S. Department of Education Expert Panel Report on Mathematics, Science and Technology (report removed - see Curriculum Summaries, print)
- What Works Clearinghouse