Science Netlinks: Benchmark Index

About the Benchmarks

To help educators integrate Science NetLinks resources into a standards-based curriculum, all site content is organized around the Benchmarks for Science Literacy. These benchmarks are a set of science literacy goals developed through Project 2061, AAAS's long-term initiative to reform K-12 science education. More on Benchmarks...

To view the learning goals in a particular benchmark chapter, click on the desired grade level box in the right column of the table.

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1. The Nature of Science How science works
2. The Nature of Mathematics Mathematics as part of the scientific endeavor
3. The Nature of Technology General principles of technology and engineering
4. The Physical Setting The makeup and structure of the universe
5. The Living Environment How living things function and interact
6. The Human Organism The biology of humans
7. Human Society Social behavior of individuals and groups
8. The Designed World Key technologies that shape our world
9. The Mathematical World Basic mathematical ideas
10. Historical Perspectives Key episodes in the history of science
11. Common Themes Crosscutting themes and ideas
12. Habits of Mind Values, skills, and attitudes