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3. Sharing the Vision of Exemplary Elementary Science
Pages 32-38

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... i! Eleanor Duckworth, "The Having of Wonderful Ideas" and Other Essays on Teaching and Learning, 1987 imagine a science classroom that ~s very different from the one that most adults experienced as children.
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... The Elements in the Strategic Plalluing Mode' Inquiry-Centered Science Curriculum Curriculum materials are the "meat" of the science programwhat is actually being taught to children. Although many different kinds of curriculum materials can be used to implement inquirycentered science programs, one of the most effective approaches is to build the science curriculum around a series of science modules, or units, each of which focuses on a different area of science and technology.
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... At that time, the post-Sputnik national science curriculum reform movement produced elementary science curriculum materials that emphasized student inquiry. A few school districts started using these materials as the basis for inquiry-centered elementary science programs.
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... "Teacher in-service education was and continues to be a strong element in our program," judi Backman, Highline's science coordinator for more than 20 years, recalls."We know that the only way for the program to work is if teachers are familiar with the curriculum materials and comfortable teaching them." Highline's science program began with professional development efforts and quickly expanded to include inquiry-centered science kits and materials support. Now, because of increased national interest in inquiry-centered science, Highline is developing new assessment strategies.
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... Implementation involves coordinating myriad cletails. It is crucial to plan the materials support component carefully, because a well-functioning system is essential for a successful science program.
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... Keeping parents informed about the new science program is an important part of building community support. Many school districts strengthen community support by creating partnerships with local colleges and universities, business en cl industry, or both.
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... 1996. National Science Education Standards.
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