Next Generation Science Standards
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Developed by states, a set of voluntary, rigorous, and internationally benchmarked standards for K-12 science education.
Joined April 2013
Check out this month's #NGSSNow newsletter: It features five resources related to quality science education from:.- @theNASEM .- @PADeptofEd.- @LPI_Learning.- @BrookingsInst.- @WestEd.- @codeorg, @EU_Commission, and @OECDEduSkills
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New NGSS Design Badged Lesson! . In this high school lesson by @CarolinaBio, students observe that stars in the Orion constellation have different appearances and engage in a series of investigations to figure out why. See the unit and EQuIP report:
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New High-Quality Unit Posted! . Unravel Genetics to Raise the Steaks: In this #NGSSDesignBadge high school unit, students investigate how beef cattle have gotten bigger over time. See the unit and EQuIP report here:
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Check out this month's #NGSSNow newsletter: It features seven resources related to science education from: @theNASEM, @CSEdWeek, @BrookingsInst, @lawrencehallsci, @NGSWestEd, #RBERNingQuestions, and @LPI_Learning.
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For #CSEdWeek, we are sharing connections between the NGSS and the K-12 Computer Science Framework. See connections related to problem solving:
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For #CSEdWeek, we are sharing connections between the NGSS and the K-12 Computer Science Framework. See connections related to systems thinking:
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Check out this month's #NGSSNow newsletter: It features six resources related to high-quality science education from:.@STEMTeachTools .@DigitalPromise .@LPI_Learning .@LearningForward .@WestEd.@OfficialNGSS
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See this blog post with considerations for designing professional learning on: . 🟠Using both primary and secondary data to tell a more coherent story about phenomena. 🟠Building educator confidence in using complex data sets.
Connecting to students’ everyday lives and experiences through place-based education approaches can foster more meaningful learning experiences. See three professional learning design considerations to support teachers to engage in these practices here:
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Learn how the interactions between science, technology, society, and the environment are addressed in the NGSS in Appendix J:.
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Is science included in your state's accountability system?. Learn about your state’s school quality and student success measures — including whether science is included — from @EdCommission here:
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A new report outlines the impact of @AchieveInc’s and @NGSWestEd’s instructional materials evaluations on the science education field over the past eight years. Read about the transformation of the science instructional materials marketplace here:
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Check out this month's #NGSSNow newsletter: It features six resources related to science education from: .@NGSWestEd .@NASA PLACES Project .@EdCommission .National R&D Center to Improve Education for Secondary English Learners .@WestEd .@TheNASEM
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Why do I see so many squirrels, but I can't find any stegosauruses? . In this #NGSSDesignBadge 3rd grade unit, students create a model to describe that some animals could adapt and survive with changing environments while others died out. See it here:
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What are actions a principal can take to support their school's progress toward three-dimensional standards like the NGSS?. See this brief resource to read more about the critical role principals play:
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RT @NGSWestEd: Every month, the NGSS Now newsletter shares the latest news and success stories along with proven resources to inspire, supp….
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In this #NGSSDesignBadge unit by @NewVisionsNYC, students consider the idea that Earth is becoming less livable due to human-caused stresses to Earth's systems. See the high school unit and EQuIP report here:
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Administrators have a critical role to play in creating a supportive environment for effective science teaching and learning. Check out five ways administrators can support teachers from @educationweek here: .
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RT @NGSWestEd: One week from today! Don't miss the 20th Anniversary of the Board on Science Education with our friends at @theNASEM . htt….
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How might climate educators leverage the diverse funds of knowledge of rural communities? . This @STEMTeachTools brief outlines how to leverage priorities, knowledge, and partners in rural communities to improve science teaching and learning:
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