Table of contents

1. Introduction

2. A vision for scientific literacy in Canada

3. The scientific literacy needs of Canadian students and society

4. Foundation statements for scientific literacy in Canada

  • 4.1 Development of the four foundation statements
  • Foundation 1: Science, technology, society, and the environment (STSE)
  • Foundation 2: Skills
  • Foundation 3: Knowledge
  • Foundation 4: Attitudes

    • 5. Organization of the framework

  • 5.1 Formats for presenting the learning outcomes

    • 6. General learning outcomes

    7. Learning outcomes presented by grade grouping

    8. Learning outcomes presented by grade

    9. Appendices

  • Terms and definitions
  • Trends in science education that informed the development of the
  • Common Framework of Science Learning Outcomes K to 12
  • Bibliography

    • Title page