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1. Curriculum

A. National Science Education Standards
B. Project 2061
C. Research Base
D. Elementary Science

    1. Regional - Links to Unit Descriptions & Inventories
    2. Cedar Rapids
    3. Iowa City
    4. Thinkfinity (formerly Marco Polo)

E. Middle School Science

    1. FOSS
    2. STC/MS
    3. SEPUP
    4. Thinkfinity (formerly Marco Polo)

F. High School Science

    1. Thinkfinity (formerly Marco Polo)

G. Effective Instructional Strategies

    1. Science Content Network
    2. Inquiry & NSES
    3. Inquiry - Exploratorium
    4. Inquiry Institute
    5. Curriculum Support

2. Materials Support

A. Vast Frameworks
B. Nuts & Bolts
C. Implementation Tips
D. Contact Us

    1. SOS Support On-Site
    2. ICCSD Science Advocates
    3. CRCSD Building Contacts

E. Safety Issues & Resources
F. Delivery Cycles
G. Building Schedules
H. Participating School Districts

3. Professional Development

A. NSES Teaching Standards
B. Iowa Teaching Standards
C. NSES Professional Development Standards
D. Elementary

    1. VAST Teacher Leader Cadre
    2. Science Inquiry Institute
    3. SMARTS
    4. VAST Center Academies
    5. Every Learner Inquires (ELI)

E. Middle School

    1. Science Inquiry Institute
    2. Enhancing Education Through Technology (E2T2)
    3. Every Learner Inquires (ELI)
    4. IGISST

F. High School

    1. Science Inquiry Institute
    2. Enhancing Education Through Technology (E2T2)
    3. Every Learner Inquires (ELI)
    4. IGISST

G. GWAEA Courses and Workshops

4. Assessment

A. Iowa Legislative Requirements
B. No Child Left Behind (NCLB)

    1. State
    2. Federal

C. NSES Assessment Standards
D. Regional Education Labs
E. Recommended Assessment Resources

    1. SCASS
    2. NAEP
    3. TIMSS
    4. PALS

5. Community

A. Calendar
B. Workshops
C. Conferences
D. VAST Kits

    1. Volunteers
    2. How To Get Involved
    3. Wish List
    4. Supporters

E. Association of Science Materials Centers
F. National Science Teachers Association
G. Iowa Science Teachers Section
H. National Science Foundation
I. Safety Issues & Resources
J. Iowa Rivers Project/IOWATER
K. STARLAB

6. Contact Us

 

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