Welcome to ELED 4140 Elementary Science Methods
Fall 2013
Course Syllabus
Course Assignment Descriptions
Course Assignment Calendar
Important Websites
TN State Curriculum Standardshttp://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 NGSSDownload 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/Introductory Videos to the NGSS
http://www.bozemanscience.com/next-generation-science-standards-introduction
CESA depository of professional development materials for understanding and implementing the Next Generation Science Standards.
http://www.cesa2.org/programs/wingss/
Information about the state of Tennessee's plans for adoption of the NGSS
http://www.nextgenscience.org/tennessee