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=Welcome to ELED 4140 Elementary Science Methods= =Fall 2013=

Course Syllabus Course Assignment Descriptions Course Assignment Calendar

Important Websites
TN State Curriculum Standards @http://www.state.tn.us/education/ci/sci/index.shtml

STEM Resources

NAEP questions tool http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/itmrlsx/

TN Released test items http://www.tn.gov/education/assessment/ach_samplers.shtml

California - grades 5 & 8 science scroll down the page http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sr/css05rtq.asp

New York - scroll down the page to fine grades 4 & 8 released tests for science http://www.edinformatics.com/testing/ny.htm

**A Framework for K12 Science Education -**
This book guided the development of the NGSS - this is a recommended read as the best preparation for NGSS Download a pdf of entire book or select chapters @http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=13165

**Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)**
@http://www.nextgenscience.org/

@http://www.bozemanscience.com/next-generation-science-standards-introduction
 * Introductory Videos to the NGSS**

@http://www.cesa2.org/programs/wingss/
 * CESA depository of professional development materials for understanding and implementing the Next Generation Science Standards.**

@http://www.nextgenscience.org/tennessee
 * Information about the state of Tennessee's plans for adoption of the NGSS**