Junior Science World: New Framework for K-12 Science Education

Friday, July 22, 2011

New Framework for K-12 Science Education

The National Research Council (NRC) just released a new report of a framework for future K-12 science education in the United States. Check out the press release.
http://www8.nationalacademies.org/onpinews/newsitem.aspx?RecordID=13165

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Recent comments about our programs

[The assembly] was great. The experiments were fun, students were engaged, and the content was appropriate. --Elementary Principal

The presentation covered quality science concepts in an entertaining, engaging, and interactive way. The ability to manage the large group was excellent. I was very impressed! -- Elementary Teacher

My kids loved [the assembly] and were buzzing about all the science they learned! It was very educational, and entertaining. It moved quick enough but clearly defined several great science principles and posed questions that the students could relate to and consider testing.
--Elementary Teacher

Normally I don't like science. In fact, it's my least favorite subject. But you made it interesting. The way you presented the laws of gravity was actually cool... I hope you can come again sometime. You did great and even we middle schoolers enjoyed it.
-- Middle School Student

My son described the assembly as "Wicked Awesome!" He was telling me what he learned about Isaac Newton.
--Parent

I liked how humor and audience participation were used, but there was still a message that was very clearly presented. I liked the repetition of terms for younger kids especially. --Elementary Teacher

It was one of the better assemblies we've had in a while. Loved it. Kids were actively engaged. Explanations were clear. It was fun! We study force and motion, [and] this program explained those principles in a real and exciting way.
-- 1st Grade Teacher

Email to principal after one of our assemblies:
My class and I wanted to thank you for the wonderful opportunity to have the "Science Guy"--my class' name for him, come and visit our school. They LOVED it and so did I! I heard great comments from parents and guardians as their child talked to them about it at home!! Thank you so much!!! -- 5th Grade Teacher

It was awesome! Would like it to be longer.
-- Elementary Student

The enthusiasm of the children was a great indicator of how successful the assembly was.
--Parent of a Kindergarten student

Thank you for showing us those cool experiments. Now I want to try them at home! You also taught me some stuff I didn't know. I didn't think about air resistance when objects fall. I thought it was mass and gravitational pull. Thank you!
--Middle School Student

I never really thought that science was fun, but you made it fun!... I think you did really good, and I wouldn't mind seeing you talk about science again.
--Middle School Student

Your science is awesome! I went home and tried one of the science things… Science can be very cool if it’s interesting.
--Middle School Student

I cannot lie… everything you did was awesome. Tonight I did the thing where I put water in the bucket and spun it around. It was totally awesome and not a drop of water spilled. Thank you again for the science [assembly]. It was amazing.
--Middle School Student

I want to thank you for showing me how fun science is because science is probably my least favorite subject. I’m really looking forward to science now and to try some of the things you showed the school!
--Middle School Sudent

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Friday, July 22, 2011

New Framework for K-12 Science Education

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