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VAST Center

 

Links to additional information:
National Science Education Standards
Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts and Core Ideas

Iowa Core

Project 2061

Research Base

 

Science Frameworks
K-8 Regional

Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
STEM
EIE Framework

Toolkits

 

K-12 Research-based Programs
National Science Resources Center

 

Online Resources
Teachers' Domain

 

Effective Instructional Strategies
Science Content Network
Inquiry & NSES
Inquiry-Exploratorium
Iowa Core

Curriculum

An exemplary science learning environment requires a quality curriculum. This project supports curriculum which has been validated through research and proven to be effective in creating meaningful long-term student learning.

 

Questions about the VAST Center kit curriculum can be directed to Erica Larson, VAST Center Consultant. For onsite curriculum support, see below for your district assigned consultant.

 

2011-12 Science Consultant Contacts

Erica
Larson

 

VAST Center
College Community

Marion

Linn-Mar
Lisbon
Solon

Christopher
Soldat

 

Belle Plaine

Benton

Clear Creek Amana

English Valleys

HLV

Highland

Iowa Valley

Lone Tree

Mid-Prairie

Washington

Washington, St. James

Williamsburg

Steve
Bartlett

 

AlburnettAnamosa

Central City

Midland

Mt. Vernon

North-Linn

Olin

Springville

Tipton

West Branch

Julie
Foltz

 

Cedar Rapids
Metro Catholic

Center Point-Urbana

Monticello/
Sacred Heart

North Cedar

Vinton-Shellsburg

 

(Updated August 2011)

 

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