Next Generation Science Standards
@OfficialNGSS
Developed by states, a set of voluntary, rigorous, and internationally benchmarked standards for K-12 science education.
Check out this month's #NGSSNow newsletter: nextgenscience.org/news/june-2025… It features five resources related to quality science education from: - @theNASEM - @PADeptofEd - @LPI_Learning - @BrookingsInst - @WestEd - @codeorg, @EU_Commission, and @OECDEduSkills
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: nextgenscience.org/resources/high…
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: nextgenscience.org/resources/high…
Check out this month's #NGSSNow newsletter: nextgenscience.org/news/december-… It features seven resources related to science education from: @theNASEM, @CSEdWeek, @BrookingsInst, @lawrencehallsci, @NGSWestEd, #RBERNingQuestions, and @LPI_Learning.
For #CSEdWeek, we are sharing connections between the NGSS and the K-12 Computer Science Framework. See connections related to problem solving:
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: nextgenscience.org/news/november-… It features six resources related to high-quality science education from: @STEMTeachTools @DigitalPromise @LPI_Learning @LearningForward @WestEd @OfficialNGSS
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: ngs.wested.org/place_based-pl/
Learn how the interactions between science, technology, society, and the environment are addressed in the NGSS in Appendix J: nextgenscience.org/sites/default/…
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: reports.ecs.org/comparisons/st…
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: ngs.wested.org/nextgenscience…
Check out this month's #NGSSNow newsletter: nextgenscience.org/news/october-2… 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
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: nextgenscience.org/resources/grad…
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: nextgenscience.org/sites/default/…
Every month, the NGSS Now newsletter shares the latest news and success stories along with proven resources to inspire, support, and improve science educator and leader practice. Subscribe here: ngs.wested.org/ngss-now/
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: nextgenscience.org/resources/high…
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: edweek.org/teaching-learn…
One week from today! Don't miss the 20th Anniversary of the Board on Science Education with our friends at @theNASEM nationalacademies.org/event/43045_09…
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: stemteachingtools.org/brief/98
