Written by an experienced science teacher and science teacher educator, this brief volume helps bridge the gap between theory and practice. It offers readers a tool to understand not only what the National Science Education Standards (NSES) are, but also how they can enrich science teaching and learning to promote scientific literacy for all. In addition to offering clear descriptions of each of the six standards, Integrating the National Science Education Standards into Classroom Practice also:
• Provides sample activities drawn from contemporary
classrooms, demonstrating the spirit of the NSES in
practice (see pages 14–15, 17–18, and 37–39).
• Includes artifacts from K–12 classrooms drawn from the
author’s experience as a public school teacher to illustrate
teaching, program development, and curricular practices
consistent with the goals of the NSES (see pages 39–40,
44–46, and 50).
• Presents examples of curriculum content and delivery,
performance-based assessment, and models for staff
development in line with the NSES (see pages 64, 93,
• Illustrates best practices through end-of-chapter
vignettes based on real-life teaching experiences to
emphasize the effectiveness of the NSES (see pages
52–53, 136–137, and 141–142).