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November 5, You will be connected to audio using your computer's microphone and speakers (VoIP). A headset is recommended.
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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. DUE Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

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Today’s Presenter: Llama Maynard Middle School Science Teacher in Massachusetts School Designer with Expeditionary Learning Project 2061 Consultant

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What we’ll cover… The Origins of the Science Literacy Maps How to Read a Map Using the Science Literacy Maps Extended time for Additional Questions 3

4. Some Housekeeping Rules
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Some Housekeeping Rules
Initially, your microphones are muted (indicated by the dimmed microphone icon in your Control Panel).
If you’d like to say something during the Webinar:
Use the “raise hand” feature in your control panel.
Wait to be acknowledged by the facilitator, then lower your hand.
The facilitator will unmute your microphone. Your microphone icon turns from dimmed to green.
Remember to re-mute your microphone after you’re finished.
You can also type your question into the Questions Panel. 4

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Your professional roles? Answer the poll located in the control panel on your screen. 5

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Your familiarity? 6

7. Science for All Americans
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Science for All Americans
Presents the knowledge and skills that make up science literacy goals
Benchmarks for Science Literacy
Provides a set of learning goals for the ends of grades 2, 5, 8, and 12
The Atlas of Science Literacy
Illustrates the relationships between individual learning goals and shows the growth-of-understanding of ideas 7

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1 The Nature Of Science 3
A The Scientific World View 5
B Scientific Inquiry 9
C The Science Enterprise 14
2 The Nature Of Mathematics 23
A Patterns and Relationships 25
B Mathematics, Science and Technology 30
C Mathematical Inquiry 34
3 The Nature Of Technology 41
A Technology and Science 43
B Design and Systems 48
C Issues in Technology 53
4 The Physical Setting 59
A The Universe 61
B The Earth 66
C Processes That Shape the Earth 71
D Structure of Matter 75
E Energy Transformations 81
F Motion 87
G Forces of Nature 93
5 The Living Environment 99
A Diversity of Life 101
B Heredity 106
C Cells 110
D Interdependence of Life 115
E Flow of Matter and Energy 118
F Evolution of Life 122
6 The Human Organism 127
A Human Identity 128
B Human Development 131
C Basic Functions 135
D Learning 139
E Physical Health 143
F Mental Health 147
7 Human Society 151
A Cultural Effects on Behavior 153
B Group Behavior 157
C Social Change 161
D Social Trade-Offs 164
E Political And Economic Systems 167
F Social Conflict 171
G Global Interdependence 175
8 The Designed World 181
A Agriculture 183
B Materials and Manufacturing 187
C Energy Sources and Use 192
D Communication 196
E Information Processing 200
F Health Technology 204
9 The Mathematical World 209
A Numbers 210
B Symbolic Relationships 215
C Shapes 222
D Uncertainty 226
E Reasoning 231
10 Historical Perspectives 237
A Displacing the Earth from the Center of the Universe 239
B Uniting the Heavens and Earth 242
C Relating Matter & Energy and Time & Space 244
D Extending Time 246
E Moving the Continents 247
F Understanding Fire 249
G Splitting the Atom 252
H Explaining the Diversity of Life 254
I Discovering Germs 256
J Harnessing Power 258
11 Common Themes 261
A Systems 262
B Models 267
C Constancy and Change 271
D Scale 276
12 Habits Of Mind 281
A Values and Attitudes 284
B Computation and Estimation 288
C Manipulation and Observation 292
D Communication Skills 295
E Critical-Response Skills 298 8

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Weather and Climate
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What questions do you currently have about the origins of the NSDL Science Literacy Maps? Send questions and ideas to the presenter through the question section of the control panel. 11

12. How to Read a Map go to: http://nsdl.org
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How to Read a Map
go to: 12

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NSDL Home Page (
The Science Literacy Maps can be accessed quickly from the NSDL Home Page.

14. NSDL Science Literacy Maps (http://strandmaps.nsdl.org)
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NSDL Science Literacy Maps (
Browse Topics lets you quickly go to any map.
Search field lets you search for text across all maps.
Table of Contents (TOC) shows how the maps are grouped and lets you go quickly to any map. 14

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Connecting arrows indicate that learning Idea A is helpful to learning Idea B.
Grade Band Lines divide the map into horizontal slices: Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12.
Navigation thumbnail shows you where you are on the map.
“Boxes” are grade range-specific learning goals. Click to call up its info bubble.

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What does an Arrow mean?
One idea “contributes to the understanding of the other”
Knowing one idea can be “helpful in learning” the other idea.
The idea may be an essential prerequisite, but does not have to be. 17

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Connecting arrows indicate that learning Idea A is helpful to learning Idea B. 18

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Click and drag to move the map around (easiest way to navigate).
Top, Bottom, Left, Right arrows move the map around.
Click and drag the Current View Indicator to move the map around. 19

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Full text of benchmark
Grade range
Map(s) where benchmark is found
Top Picks are NSDL resources that have been explicitly assigned (typically by humans) to the benchmark.
Related Benchmarks shows all of the immediate precursors and later ideas from across all maps.
Related Resources are matched to the benchmark by machine methods.
NSES Standards shows any matches between the benchmark and the National Science Education Standards. 20

22. Map for “The Moon’s orbit around the Earth”, Related Benchmarks
Targeted Idea
Precursor Ideas

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Assessments shows precisely aligned assessment items along with student performance data.
Misconceptions includes common misconceptions linked to a learning goal, backed up by data from assessment items. 23

25. NSDL Science Literacy Maps (http://strandmaps.nsdl.org)
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NSDL Science Literacy Maps (
Video Tutorial lets you choose a variety of “how to” topics to review. 25

26. What clarifying questions do you have about the features of the Science Literacy Maps? Send questions and ideas to the presenter through the question section of the control panel.

27. What ideas do you currently have about how to use the Science Literacy Maps?
Take a moment to consider.
“Raise your hand.”
The facilitator will unmute your microphone.
Re-mute yourself as we continue.
Type your ideas in the question section of your control panel.
Take time to review the ideas that others have contributed here. OR

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How to Use the Science Literacy Maps
Communicating more effectively about science.
Understanding your audiences.
Developing/writing content for exhibits.
Identifying resources for use in informal learning environments. 28

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How to Use the Science Literacy Maps
Communicating more effectively about science.
Understanding your audiences.
Developing/writing content for exhibits.
Identifying resources for use in informal learning environments. 29

30. Home Page/Table of Contents (TOC)
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How to Use the Science Literacy Maps
Communicating more effectively about science.
Understanding your audiences.
Developing/writing content for exhibits.
Identifying resources for use in informal learning environments. 33

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What ideas do you think would be helpful or useful for a learner before learning this idea?
What would you expect a learner to know or understand after they had learned this idea?

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How to Use the Science Literacy Maps
Communicating more effectively about science.
Understanding your audiences.
Developing/writing content for exhibits.
Identifying resources for use in informal learning environments. 37

38. Home Page/Table of Contents (TOC)
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How to Use the Science Literacy Maps
Communicating more effectively about science.
Understanding your audiences.
Developing/writing content for exhibits.
Identifying resources for use in informal
learning environments.
Don’t forget to analyze resources for Content Alignment and Instructional Quality Resource: 42

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How well does this resource fare in terms of content alignment?
What about the instructional quality of this resource?
Finally, how could this resource be used to support or enhance learning environments?

48. Other resources - Identify learning goal.
- Select resource (Top Picks, if possible)
- Be ready to share. One minute for silent exploration.
Raise your hand it you’d prefer another minute to search.

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What we’ve reviewed The Origins of the Science Literacy Maps How to Read a Map How to the Science Literacy Maps In a moment: Extended time for more questions 49

50. What are your key “take aways” from the presentation today?
How might you share ideas about using resources from the Science Literacy Maps with colleagues? Send questions and ideas to the presenter through the
question section of the control panel.

51. Additional Questions or Discussion Points?

52. Evaluation

53. Thanks!