National Science Education Standards
The National Science Education Standards (NSES) are guidelines for K-12 science education in United States schools. They were established by the National Research Council in 1996 to provide a set of goals for teachers to set for their students and for administrators to provide professional development. The NSES have significnatly influenced various states' own science learning standards and state-wide standardized testing. The tables below are summaries of key issues expressed in the NSES.
PDF Documents
- Complete National Science Education Standards (pdf)
- Overview of NSES Content Standards
- Ellis, J. (2004). T in Hollweg, K. and D. Hill., eds. What is the influence of the National Science Education Standards? Steering Committee on Taking Stock of the National Science Education Standards: The Research, National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Science Education K-12, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education. 39-63.
Summary Tables from NSES
