What are the NGSS?
What does NGSS stand for?
Next Generation Science Standards
What does STEM stand for?
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
True or False? NGSS is a part of the common core and forces states to adopt a uniform science curriculum.
False
How many Science & Engineering Practices are in NGSS?
8
(3-LS2-1)
What grade does this standard cover?
3rd
What grades does NGSS cover?
K-12
How many states were involved in the creation of NGSS?
26
Teaching based on the NGSS calls for more ___________ that enables students to think on their own, problem solve, communicate, and collaborate—in addition to learning important scientific concepts.
student-centered learning
How many cross-cutting concepts are in NGSS?
7
(5-PS3-1)
What discipline does this standard cover?
Physical Science
Who developed the standards?
What three groups of individuals helped create NGSS?
teachers, working scientists, and educational researchers
What other two content areas are connected to the NGSS?
math & literacy
How many disciplinary core ideas are in NGSS?
44
(4-ESS4-4) How would you read this could.
Grade 4, Earth & Space Science, Standard 4, Core Idea 4
What 3 thing are identified in the NGSS? (3 dimensions)
1. scientific & engineering practices
2. cross cutting concepts
3. core ideas
Students need the kind of preparation that gives them the tools and skills necessary to succeed where?
In a rapidly changing world.
The NGSS allow educators to teach in hands on, collaborative, & integrated environments rooted in what?
inquiry and discovery
What 4 disciplines do the practices, concepts, and ideas fall under?
Life Science, Earth & Space Science, Physical Science, and Engineering & Technology (Applications of Science)
Write the code for Kindergarten -2nd grade Engineering, Technology, & Applications of Science Standard 2, Core Idea 5
K-2-ETS2-5
The NGSS helps students master the content they need to be successful in what two future areas of life?
College & 21st century careers
The NGSS provide a strong science education that equips students with the ability to ____________, __________, and ____________— the skills needed to pursue opportunities within and beyond STEM fields.
think critically, analyze information, solve complex problems
What 5 skills will students develop in their science education following these standards?
communication, collaboration, inquiry, problem solving, and flexibility
According to Paul Anderson, the teacher from the video, the cross-cutting concepts are the fundamentals that bridge all the ideas in the standards together. The disciplinary core ideas cover the content and progression of the standards. What two things do the practices cover?
knowledge and skills
What student friendly name would you use for a unit covering the standard (3-LS1-1)
Life Cycles