• Front Matter R1-R14

• Summary 1-4

• PART I: A Vision for K-12 Science Education 5-6

• 1 A New Conceptual Framework 7-22

• 2 Guiding Assumptions and Organization of the Framework 23-38

• PART II: Dimensions of the Framework 39-40

• 3 Dimension 1: Scientific and Engineering Practices 41-82

• 4 Dimension 2: Crosscutting Concepts 83-102

• 5 Dimension 3: Disciplinary Core Ideas - Physical Sciences 103-138

• 6 Dimension 3: Disciplinary Core Ideas - Life Sciences 139-168

• 7 Dimension 3: Disciplinary Core Ideas - Earth and Space Sciences 169-200

• 8 Dimension 3: Disciplinary Core Ideas - Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science 201-214

• PART III: Realizing the Vision 215-216

• 9 Integrating the Three Dimensions 217-240

• 10 Implementation: Curriculum, Instruction, Teacher Development, and Assessment 241-276

• 11 Equity and Diversity in Science and Engineering Education 277-296

• 12 Guidance for Standards Developers 297-310

• 13 Looking Toward the Future: Research and Development to Inform K-12 Science Education Standards 311-328

• APPENDIXES 329-330

• Appendix A: Summary of Public Feedback and Subsequent Revisions 331-346

• Appendix B: Bibliography of References Consulted on Teaching and Learning 347-354

• Appendix C: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and Staff 355-364

• Appendix D: Design Team Members 365-368

• Index 369-384

• Photo Credits 385-386

" Appendix D: Design Team Members ." A Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas . Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2012 .

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