Reports
BSCS Science Learning regularly releases reports with insights pertaining to instructional materials development, teacher professional learning, leadership development, and research. See below for a selection of reports.
Designing Citizen Science for Both Science and Education: A Workshop Report
January 2018
This report presents guidelines and strategies for designing citizen science projects with scientific and educational benefits.
Guidelines for Assessing Instructional Materials that Exemplify the NGSS
May 2017
This report includes four categories of criteria for evaluating student and teacher materials while also providing a blueprint for creating tools and processes to conduct valid assessments.
Math/Science Teacher Leadership Synthesis Project
February 2017
Three reports have resulted from a synthesis project intended to build consensus on the key attributes of high-quality math/science teacher leadership development programs.
The BSCS 5E Instructional Model: Origins and Effectiveness
July 2006
This report explores the BSCS 5E Instructional Model’s effectiveness and widespread use in curriculum development.