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Benchmarks for Science Literacy
Benchmarks for Science Literacy is the AAAS Project 2061 statement of what all students should know and be able to do in science, mathematics, and technology by the end of grades 2, 5, 8, and 12. Benchmarks provides educators with sequences of specific learning goals that can be used to design a core curriculum. The nature of technology and the designed world benchmarks relate directly to technological literacy. |
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Information Fluency
The Associated Colleges of the South sponsor this program of activities examining the role of emerging technologies in liberal arts education. Information fluency may be described as the optimal outcome when critical thinking skills are combined with information literacy and relevant computing skills. |
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International Technology Education Association
The goal of ITEA, the professional organization of technology teachers, is to promote overall technological literacy by supporting the teaching of technology by professional, well-educated teachers. ITEA developed the Standards for Technological Literacy and supports the publication of Technology Teacher, a magazine for technology education professionals, and the Journal of Technology Education, a scholarly publication focused on technology education research, philosophy, and theory. |
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Massachusetts Science and Technology/Engineering Curriculum Framework
The Massachusetts Department of Education has created the country's first statewide K-12 curriculum framework that explicitly includes engineering. A complete copy of the framework is available online in PDF format. |
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Massachusetts Science and Technology/Engineering Curriculum
This 146-page document presents the Science and Technology/Engineering curriculum framework for Massachusettes. This is PDF file that requires Acrobat Reader and will take time to download. |
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National Commission on Mathematics and Science Teaching for the 21st Century
Chaired by astronaut and former Senator John Glenn, this Commission was charged with creating an action strategy to improve the quality of teaching in mathematics and science at all grades nationwide. Website includes background on the commission and the full and summary report entitled Before It's Too Late. |
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The mission of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is to provide the vision and leadership necessary to ensure a mathematics education of the highest quality for all students. This site includes information on membership, publications, and related news. The Principles and Standards for School Mathematics are available on this site. |
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National Science Education Standards
The National Science Education Standards (NSES) outline what scientifically literate students should know, understand, and be able to do at different grade levels. Standards on science and technology focus on establishing connections between the natural and designed worlds and developing decision-making abilities. |
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National Science Teachers Association
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) is the world's largest organization promoting science teaching and learning for all. Publications, books, posters, and other educational tools are available through their website. Student and parent sections provide resources to those groups. |
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Principles and Standards for School Mathematics
Principles and Standards for School Mathematics is a set of comprehensive goals in mathematics for all K-12 students. Developed by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, these standards include probability, problem solving, and making connections to other subject areas, such as science and technology. |