This book is about science literacy. Science for All Americans consists of a set of recommendations on what understandings and ways of thinking are essential for all citizens in a world shaped by science and technology. Below, we discuss briefly how these came about and describe their nature and organization. But first we take up the question of why such recommendations are needed.
The terms and circumstances of human existence can be expected to change radically during the next human life span. Science, mathematics, and technology will be at the center of that change--causing it, shaping it, responding to it. Therefore, they will be essential to the education of today’s children for tomorrow’s world.That was how Science for All Americans (SFAA), the first Project 2061 publication, identified itself. Now, four years later, those words serve equally well to introduce Benchmarks for Science Literacy, a companion report. SFAA answers the question of what constitutes adult science literacy, recommending what all students should know and be able to do in science, mathematics, and technology by the time they graduate from high school. Benchmarks specifies how students should progress toward science literacy, recommending what they should know and be able to do by the time they reach certain grade levels. Together, the two publications can help guide reform in science, mathematics, and technology education.What should the substance and character of such education be?
The purpose of this report is to propose an answer to that question.
The National Science Education Standards are designed to guide our nation toward a scientifically literate society. Founded in exemplary practice and research, the Standards describe a vision of the scientifically literate person and present criteria for science education that will allow that vision to become reality.
In Michigan, no two school districts have exactly the same economic or student base.
Rather than defining a one-size fits all curriculum that could not consider the unique needs of all districts and students, in 1995, the Michigan State Board of Education approved model content standards for curriculum.
website (note that this is a link) where kids can write
in restults of science experiments that they find on the website. According
to the site, over 3,000,000 kids have written in. Its also cool that
they do shows in local schools. 
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You've seen it on TV -- now do it in class. The Science Court CD-ROM series for schools mixes animated courtroom drama with hands-on science activities and a proven learning process to teach kids fundamental science concepts. As each case unfolds, students examine the facts and perform experiments that teach them good scientific practice, and help them predict the verdict. Join the Science Court gang as they enlighten and enliven science class. Learning science has never been so fun, or so funny.
This is a really great series that is informative, fun and also provides a lot of instances of thinking about the nature of science.
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This comes from very reputable sources and includes lessons for teachers.