PART I: INTRODUCTION TO THE WILLIAM AND MARY UNITS

What is the William and Mary Problem-Based Science Curriculum?

Research Evidence of Effectiveness

Teacher Education

Bibliography of Project-Related Articles

PART II: CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK

Rationale and Purpose of the Curriculum Framework

The William and Mary Curriculum Framework and Underlying Units: Relationship to the National Science Education Standards and Project 2061

The Elements of the Curriculum Framework

Instructional Emphases

Student and Teacher Instructional Behaviors

Outcomes Linked to Assessment

Interpreting the Curriculum Framework

References

PART III: IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES

Science Concepts Central to Implementation of the William and Mary Units

The Concept of Systems

The Nature of Scientific Process

Teaching and Implementing a Problem-Based Learning Unit

Implementing Experimental Design in a Problem-Based Learning Context

Appropriate Use of Laboratory Activities in Science Programs

References

PART IV: ASSESSING THE APPROPRIATENESS OF CURRICULUM FOR YOUR SCHOOL DISTRICT

Introduction and Rationale for Science Curriculum Assessment

Overview of the Review Process

Why Schools Need to Review Science Materials

Definitions of Criteria for Review

Procedures for Using the CAG Forms

Curriculum Assessment Guide Overall Rating

The Curriculum Assessment Forms

References

PART V: SUPPORT STRUCTURES FOR SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION

PART VI: SCIENCE RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS AND PARENTS