This web site presents a method for judging the quality of K-12
teaching materials, both in print and online. It is based on
research on effective science teaching and learning and national
science education standards. The guide provides a step-by-step
procedure for performing a critical review of instructional
materials based on learning goals and learning activities. The
web site includes examples from textbooks that have received
high and low ratings, interactive tutorials, files that can be
used as templates for recording evaluation judgments, and links
to useful online resources. AAAS, AAAS Benchmarks, American
Association for the Advancement of Science, Benchmarks, Project
2061, education standards, instructional quality, instructional
resource, learning goals, resource review, teacher guide
Metadata instance created January 4, 2012 by Bruce Mason Project
2061: The Science Educator’s Guide to Selecting High-Quality
Instructional Materials. (2011, November 29). Retrieved June 19,
2013, from Project 2061: