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books:

Blueprints for Reform: Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education
American Association for the Advancement of Science

Oxford University Press, USA, 1998

What would it cost the education system to adopt policies that emphasize science literacy for all students? How can we ensure that tests measure what educators, parents, and others want them to? How can universities set admissions policies that motivate K-12 institutions to produce science literate graduates? Project 2061 of the American Association for the Advancement of Science believes that serious efforts to reform the K-12 curriculum in ...

Designs for Science Literacy: with companion CD-ROM

1 review
American Association for the Advancement of Science

Oxford University Press, USA, 2001

Designs For Science
This book and CD ROM will come in handy for my graduate work. I would suggest teachers in grades K-12 use the book for not only research but also when developing and considering materials, lessons, units, and curriculum design for Science, Math, and Technology.

Benchmarks for Science Literacy (Benchmarks for Science Literacy, Project 2061)

3 reviews
American Association for the Advancement of Science

Oxford University Press, USA, 1994

A Help for Science Teachers
I teach science in a small, very rural school to grades 7-12. I have been using this book for the first time this year. I like how this book makes the benchmarks clear and specific. It doesn't just say, "Students will understand the structure of atoms" the way my state's standards do. It spells out exactly what the student should know about the structure of the atom. I used to run a very ...

AAAS Atlas of Population and Environment

2 reviews
American Association for the Advancement of Science

University of California Press, 2001

A great introduction but a little dry
This book is an excellent introduction to environmental issues from the standpoint of population and its impact on the environment. It has interesting case studies from around the globe and engaging illustrations that really convey an understanding of the state of the world. However, I would have liked to see a more prescriptive section with recommendations for action as well. I recommend ...

The Establishment of Science in America: 150 Years of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

Rutgers University Press, 1999

"This comprehensive history of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the largest and most significant general organization of scientists in America, provides a unique window on the development of science in the United States during the past 150 years."--BOOK JACKET. "The Establishment of Science in America traces the evolution of the role of scientists in American society, public attitudes toward science, and the ...