PREFACE
SHOW-ME STANDARDS
OVERVIEW OF SCIENCE EDUCATION IN MISSOURI

• Rationale for the Study of Science
• Key Principles
• Changing Emphases in Science Education
• Changing Emphases to Promote Inquiry
• Purpose of Framework
• Philosophy of Progression
• Major Organizing Strands
• Other Organizers
• Organizational "Roadmap"

MAJOR STRANDS

I. Scientific Inquiry

K-4

Processes of Scientific Inquiry
Investigations


5-8

Processes of Scientific Inquiry
Investigations


9-12

Processes of Scientific Inquiry
Investigations

II. Scientific Relevance

K-4

The Nature of Technology
Historical Perspective
Science as a Human Endeavor


5-8

The Nature of Technology
Historical Perspective
Science as a Human Endeavor


9-12

The Nature of Technology
Historical Perspective
Science as a Human Endeavor

III. Matter and Energy

K-4

Properties, Characteristics and Structure of Matter
Characteristics, Forms and Sources of Energy
Interactions of Matter and Energy


5-8

Properties, Characteristics and Structure of Matter
Characteristics, Forms and Sources of Energy
Interactions of Matter and Energy


9-12

Properties, Characteristics and Structure of Matter
Characteristics, Forms and Sources of Energy
Interactions of Matter and Energy

IV. Force, Motion and Mechanical Energy

K-4

Relative Motion
Types and Properties of Force and Motion
Interactions of Force and Motion


5-8

Relative Motion
Types and Properties of Force and Motion
Interactions of Force and Motion


9-12

Relative Motion
Types and Properties of Force and Motion
Interactions of Force and Motion

V. Universe

K-4

Characteristics of the Universe
Motions of the Universe
Tools of Space Exploration


5-8

Characteristics of the Universe
Motions of the Universe
Tools of Space Exploration


9-12

Characteristics of the Universe
Motions of the Universe
Tools of Space Exploration

VI. Earth Systems

K-4

Physical Systems
Processes of Systems


5-8

Physical Systems
Processes of Systems


9-12

Physical Systems
Processes of Systems

VII. Living Systems

K-4

Structure, Function, Characteristics
Life Processes
Diversity
Reproduction/Heredity
Adaptation/Evolution


5-8

Structure, Function, Characteristics
Life Processes
Diversity
Reproduction/Heredity
Adaptation/Evolution


9-12

Structure, Function, Characteristics
Life Processes
Diversity
Reproduction/Heredity
Adaptation/Evolution

VIII. Ecology

K-4

Interactions
Changes


5-8

Interactions
Changes


9-12

Interactions
Changes

SUGGESTED PRACTICES FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING SCIENCE

• Assumptions
• Science Teaching Standards
• Vignettes

REFERENCES

APPENDIX A - STUDENT EXEMPLARS

• Samples of Quality Student Work