Next Generation Science Standards
Next Generation Science Standards for Today’s Students and Tomorrow’s Workforce: Through a collaborative, state-led process managed by Achieve, new K–12 science standards are being developed that will be rich in content and practice, arranged in a coherent manner across disciplines and grades to provide all students an internationally benchmarked science education. The NGSS will be based on the Framework for K–12 Science Education developed by the National Research Council.
A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas
A Framework for K-12 Science Education outlines a broad set of expectations for students in science and engineering in grades K-12. These expectations will inform the development of new standards for K-12 science education and, subsequently, revisions to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development for educators. This book identifies three dimensions that convey the core ideas and practices around which science and engineering education in these grades should be built. These three dimensions are: crosscutting concepts that unify the study of science through their common application across science and engineering; scientific and engineering practices; and disciplinary core ideas in the physical sciences, life sciences, and earth and space sciences and for engineering, technology, and the applications of science. The overarching goal is for all high school graduates to have sufficient knowledge of science and engineering to engage in public discussions on science-related issues, be careful consumers of scientific and technical information, and enter the careers of their choice.
Exploring the Science Framework: Making connections in math with the Common Core State Standards
Exploring the Science Framework: Engaging learners in scientific practices related toobtaining, evaluating, and communicating information
Engaging Students in the Scientific Practices of Explanation and Argumentation
Engaging Students in Scientific Practices: What does constructing and revising models look like in the science classroom?
Scientific and Engineering Practices in K–12 Classrooms
National Science Teachers Association
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), founded in 1944 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, is the largest organization in the world committed to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. NSTA's current membership of 60,000 includes science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, business and industry representatives, and others involved in and committed to science education.
NGSS@NSTA STEM Starts Here: Your Complete Guide to the Next Generation Science Standards
FOSSweb
This page links to information about how to start using and integrating FOSS into the science curriculum. You can link to the FOSS Resource database, which includes information about books, multimedia, software, and websites that extend the FOSS modules and courses. Information about materials management, especially care and ordering of the various organisms used in FOSS modules, is available. The Parents' Corner includes information extending the use of FOSS to the home environment.