Essential Principle 1: Correlation to Standards and Curriculum Connections

In this article we provide a list of learning objectives and excerpts from the National Science Education Standards that are associated with Principle 1 concepts. We also provide information on some common misconceptions on light, heat, and the seasons, plus tools for formative assessment and ideas for teaching the correct scientific concepts.

Essential Principle 2: Correlation to Standards and Curriculum Connections

In this article we provide a list of learning objectives and excerpts from the National Science Education Standards that are associated with Principle 2 concepts. We also provide information on some common misconceptions on heat and the greenhouse effect, plus tools for formative assessment and ideas for teaching the correct scientific concepts.

Essential Principle 3: Correlation to Standards and Curriculum Connections

In this article we provide a list of learning objectives and excerpts from the National Science Education Standards that are associated with Principle 3 concepts. We also provide information on some common misconceptions – adaptation and natural selection, plus tools for formative assessment and ideas for teaching the correct scientific concepts.

Essential Principle 4: Correlation to Standards and Curriculum Connections

This articles includes the National Science Education Standards and misconceptions associated with Principle 4 of the Essential Principles of Climate Sciences: Climate varies over space and time through both natural and man-made processes.

Essential Principle 5: Correlation to Standards and Curriculum Connections

In this article we provide a list of learning objectives and excerpts from the National Science Education Standards that are associated with Principle 5 concepts. We also provide information on some common nature of science misconceptions and ideas for teaching the correct scientific concepts.

Essential Principle 6: Correlation to Standards and Curriculum Connections

In this article we provide a list of learning objectives and excerpts from the National Science Education Standards that are associated with Principle 6 concepts. We also provide information on some common nature of science misconceptions and ideas for teaching the correct scientific concepts.

Essential Principle 7: Correlation to Standards and Curriculum Connections

In this article we provide a list of learning objectives and excerpts from the National Science Education Standards that are associated with Principle 7 concepts. We also provide information on some common misconceptions on weather and the water cycle, plus tools for formative assessment and ideas for teaching the correct scientific concepts.