Science > NH Science Frameworks

Introduction Philosophy of the Frameworks Why Include Design Technology in Science? K-12 Broad Goals of Science Education The History of the NH Science Frameworks Science in K-4 Science in 5-8 Science in 9-12 What Is Science? The Nature of Science Scientific Theories Comparison of Ways of Knowing Science Process Skills SPS1– Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking Skills K-4 5-8 9-12 SPS2 – Unifying Concepts of Science K-4 5-8 9-12 SPS3 – Personal, Social, and Technological Perspectives K-4 5-8 9-12 SPS4 – Science Skills for Information, Communication and Media Literacy K-4 5-8 9-12 Earth/Space Science ESS1– The Earth and Earth materials, as we know them today, have developed over long periods of time, through constant change processes. K-4 5-8 9-12 ESS3 – The origin and evolution of galaxies and the universe demonstrate fundamental principles of physical science across vast distances and time. K-4 5-8 9-12     ESS2– The Earth is part of a solar system, made up of distinct parts, which have temporal and spatial interrelationships. K-4 5-8 9-12 ESS4 – The growth of scientific knowledge in Earth Space Science has been advanced through the development of technology and is used (alone or in combination with other sciences) to identify, understand and solve local and global issues. K-4 5-8 9-12