Missouri's Frameworks for Curriculum Development
Science
Table of Contents
PREFACE
SHOW-ME STANDARDS
OVERVIEW OF SCIENCE EDUCATION IN MISSOURI
- Rationale for the Study of Science
- Key Principles
- Changing Emphases in Science Education
- Changing Emphases to Promote Inquiry
- Purpose of Framework
- Philosophy of Progression
- Major Organizing Strands
- Other Organizers
- Organizational "Roadmap"
MAJOR STRANDS
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I. Scientific Inquiry
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K-4
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Processes of Scientific Inquiry
Investigations
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5-8
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Processes of Scientific Inquiry
Investigations
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9-12
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Processes of Scientific Inquiry
Investigations
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II. Scientific Relevance
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K-4
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The Nature of Technology
Historical Perspective
Science as a Human Endeavor
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5-8
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The Nature of Technology
Historical Perspective
Science as a Human Endeavor
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9-12
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The Nature of Technology
Historical Perspective
Science as a Human Endeavor
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III. Matter and Energy
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K-4
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Properties, Characteristics and Structure of Matter
Characteristics, Forms and Sources of Energy
Interactions of Matter and Energy
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5-8
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Properties, Characteristics and Structure of Matter
Characteristics, Forms and Sources of Energy
Interactions of Matter and Energy
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9-12
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Properties, Characteristics and Structure of Matter
Characteristics, Forms and Sources of Energy
Interactions of Matter and Energy
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IV. Force, Motion and Mechanical Energy
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K-4
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Relative Motion
Types and Properties of Force and Motion
Interactions of Force and Motion
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5-8
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Relative Motion
Types and Properties of Force and Motion
Interactions of Force and Motion
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9-12
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Relative Motion
Types and Properties of Force and Motion
Interactions of Force and Motion
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V. Universe
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K-4
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Characteristics of the Universe
Motions of the Universe
Tools of Space Exploration
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5-8
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Characteristics of the Universe
Motions of the Universe
Tools of Space Exploration
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9-12
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Characteristics of the Universe
Motions of the Universe
Tools of Space Exploration
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VI. Earth Systems
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K-4
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Physical Systems
Processes of Systems
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5-8
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Physical Systems
Processes of Systems
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9-12
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Physical Systems
Processes of Systems
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VII. Living Systems
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K-4
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Structure, Function, Characteristics
Life Processes
Diversity
Reproduction/Heredity
Adaptation/Evolution
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5-8
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Structure, Function, Characteristics
Life Processes
Diversity
Reproduction/Heredity
Adaptation/Evolution
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9-12
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Structure, Function, Characteristics
Life Processes
Diversity
Reproduction/Heredity
Adaptation/Evolution
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VIII. Ecology
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K-4
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Interactions
Changes
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5-8
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Interactions
Changes
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9-12
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Interactions
Changes
SUGGESTED PRACTICES FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING SCIENCE
- Assumptions
- Science Teaching Standards
- Vignettes
REFERENCES
APPENDIX A - STUDENT EXEMPLARS
- Samples of Quality Student Work