Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
Making Science Curriculum Matter
Barbara Brauner Berns · 2009
65/100
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This is a well-intentioned professional resource grounded in real NSF case studies, and the Corwin imprint lends it credibility in educator circles. But it is very narrowly aimed at K-12 science curriculum directors, has minimal independent critical reception, and the 2008 vintage means it predates significant shifts in science education standards. A curriculum specialist might find it useful as a historical reference, but most science teachers would be better served by more current resources.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety95
substance68
craft65
originality62
accuracy70
hype75
age-fit72
human-eye58
Penny’s verdict65
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