Friday, December 30, 2005

[Schools] The State of State Science Standards 2005 Science Education Source: Thomas B. Fordham Institute The State of State Science Standards 2005 "Science education in America is under attack, with "discovery learning" on one flank and the Discovery Institute on the other. That's the core finding of our just-released comprehensive review of state science standards, the first since 2000. Written by pre-eminent biologist Paul R. Gross, The State of State Science Standards finds that even though the majority of states have reworked, or crafted from scratch, their science standards over the past five years, we're no better off now than before. That's the bad news. The good news is that many of the standards are easily fixed. More involvement by bench scientists, and better editing, could greatly improve what's out there. Plus, there are a number of excellent models to follow (California, Massachusetts, and South Carolina, for example). The public's anxiety about the future of our nation's scientific prowess is palpable and reasonable. How serious are we in addressing their concerns? To find out, read the report." Individual state reports available. [ResourceShelf's DocuTicker] 12:30:22 PM Google It!    [Schools] Solar energy becomes part of the lesson plan at 2 local schools Somers and Clarkstown South are among 50 high schools in the state to receive systems that convert sunlight to electricity as part of a state program to educate New Yorkers about solar energy. For more information, visit http://www.powernaturally.org/programs/SchoolPowerNaturally/default.asp?i=9. [Source: The Journal News.com] 12:12:18 PM Google It!

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