Next Generation Science
Standards - an Overview
Guiding Assumption of Framework & Standards:
Meld Content Knowledge and Scientific Practices
Science is not just a body of
“Science
knowledge that reflects current
understanding of the world; it is also
a set of
of practices
practices used to establish,
extend and refine that knowledge.
elements– knowledge
Both elements–
knowledge and
practice--- are
are essential.”
essential.”
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Two Step Process
http://www.nextgenscience.org/
OR
http://www.cde.ca.gov/
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The Guiding
Principles of
the Framework
and NGSS are
ResearchBased and
Include. . .
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NGSS Lead States
MD
California actively participated in NGSS development.
State that have adopted NGSS
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What’s Next?
2011
2012
2013
Design Phase
Awareness Phase
State
Adoption
of NGSS
Step 1: Vision
for Science
2014
Step 2: Develop
NGSS
Next Generation Science Standards
Begin CA Science
Framework
Middle School
Sequence
Finalized
More Resources:
• Evidence Statements
• Accelerated Pathways
• Instructional Materials
Rubric
CDE presents Bay
Area Tool Kit
May 1 & 2 6
NGSS Timeline:
From Awareness to Implementation
Beginning to plan for
implementation
Thinking about moving from
standards to instruction
Understanding the
nature of the NGSS
Beginning awareness
around NGSS
Awareness
2014
Transition
Implementation
2016-2017
---NSTA Readers Guide to the Next Generation Science Standards, 2013, page xi
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Three Dimensions
Intertwined
• NGSS will require
contextual application
of the three
dimensions by
students
• Focus is on how and
why as well as what
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Dimension 1
Dimension 1
Scientific and Engineering Practices
Scientific and Engineering Practices
Inquiry = Practices
1.
Asking questions (science)
and defining problems
(engineering)
5. Using mathematics and
computational thinking
2.
Developing and using
models
6. Constructing explanations
(science) and designing
solutions (engineering)
3.
Planning and carrying out
investigations
7. Engaging in argument from
evidence
4.
Analyzing and interpreting
data
8. Obtaining, evaluating, and
communicating information
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SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
Why?
Scientific Process
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Knowledge
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SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
Scientific Process
Why?
Need
Engineering
Knowledge
Prototype
Design
Science/Technology
Process
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Specification
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Dimension 1
Dimension 1
Scientific and Engineering Practices
Scientific and Engineering Practices
Practices = Inquiry
1.
Asking questions (science)
and defining problems
(engineering)
5. Using mathematics and
computational thinking
2.
Developing and using
models
6. Constructing explanations
(science) and designing
solutions (engineering)
3.
Planning and carrying out
investigations
7. Engaging in argument from
evidence
4.
Analyzing and interpreting
data
8. Obtaining, evaluating, and
communicating information
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Dimension 1
Dimension 1
Scientific and Engineering Practices
Scientific and Engineering Practices
Practices = Inquiry
1.
Asking questions (science)
and defining problems
(engineering)
5. Using mathematics and
computational thinking
2.
Developing and using
models
6. Constructing explanations
(science) and designing
solutions (engineering)
3.
Planning and carrying out
investigations
7. Engaging in argument from
evidence
4.
Analyzing and interpreting
data
8. Obtaining, evaluating, and
communicating information
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Dimension 1
Dimension 1
Scientific and Engineering Practices
Scientific and Engineering Practices
Practices = Inquiry
1.
Asking questions (science)
and defining problems
(engineering)
5. Using mathematics and
computational thinking
2.
Developing and using
models
6. Constructing explanations
(science) and designing
solutions (engineering)
3.
Planning and carrying out
investigations
7. Engaging in argument from
evidence
4.
Analyzing and interpreting
data
8. Obtaining, evaluating, and
communicating information
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NGSS
Moving from the Scientific Method
to the New K-12 Science
Framework’s
3 Areas of Science and Engineering
Activities
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3 Areas of Activity for Science & Engineering
Investigating
Evaluating (Argumentation)
Developing Explanations & Solutions
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Engineering Method
Scientific Method
Developed by Sandra Yellenberg
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Ask questions-Define Problems
Scientific Method
• Ask a question
Engineering Method
• Define problem
Developed by Sandra Yellenberg
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Ask questions-Define Problems
Scientific Method
• Ask a question
• Do research
Research existing theories & models
Engineering Method
• Define problem
• Do research
Developed by Sandra Yellenberg
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Research existing theories & models
Ask questions-Define Problems
Construct hypothesis-Specify requirements
Scientific Method
• Ask a question
• Do research
• Construct hypothesis
Engineering Method
• Define problem
• Do research
• Specify requirements
Developed by Sandra Yellenberg
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Research existing theories & models
Ask questions-Define Problems
Design experiment-Choose solution
Brainstorm, evaluate
Construct hypothesis-Specify requirements
Scientific Method
• Ask a question
• Do research
• Construct hypothesis
• Design experiment
Engineering Method
•Define problem
•Do research
•Specify requirements
•Brainstorm, evaluate,
chose a solution
Developed by Sandra Yellenberg
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Research existing theories & models
Ask questions-Define Problems
Design experiment-Choose solution
Brainstorm, evaluate
Conduct experiment -Develop prototype
Construct hypothesis-Specify requirements
Scientific Method
• Ask a question
• Do research
• Construct hypothesis
• Design experiment
• Conduct experiment
Developed by Sandra Yellenberg
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Engineering Method
• Define problem
• Do research
• Specify requirements
• Brainstorm, evaluate, chose
a solution
• Develop prototype
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Research existing theories & models
Ask questions-Define Problems
Conduct experiment
Design experiment-Choose solution
Test solution
Brainstorm, evaluate
Conduct experiment -Develop prototype
Construct hypothesis-Specify requirements
Scientific Method
• Ask a question
• Do research
• Construct hypothesis
• Design experiment
• Conduct experiment
• Analyze data & draw conclusions
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Engineering Method
• Define problem
• Do research
• Specify requirements
• Brainstorm, evaluate, chose
a solution
• Develop prototype
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Research existing theories & models
Ask questions-Define Problems
Conduct experiment
Design experiment-Choose solution
Test solution
Brainstorm, evaluate
Conduct experiment -Develop prototype
Construct hypothesis-Specify requirements
Scientific Method
• Ask a question
• Do research
• Construct hypothesis
• Design experiment
• Conduct experiment
• Analyze data & draw conclusions
• Communicate results
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Engineering Method
• Define problem
• Do research
• Specify requirements
• Brainstorm, evaluate, chose
a solution
• Develop prototype
• Test solution
• Communicate results 24
Research existing theories & models
Ask questions-Define Problems
Conduct experiment
Design experiment-Choose solution
Test solution
Brainstorm, evaluate
Conduct experiment -Develop prototype
Construct hypothesis-Specify requirements
Scientific Method
• Ask a question
• Do research
• Construct hypothesis
• Design experiment
• Conduct experiment
• Analyze data & draw conclusions
• Communicate results
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Engineering Method
• Define problem
• Do research
• Specify requirements
• Brainstorm, evaluate, chose a
solution
• Develop prototype
• Test solution
• Communicate results
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A Deeper Looking into the Practices
is in NGSS Appendix F
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Dimension 2
Crosscutting Concepts
 Disciplinary Core Ideas
 Crosscutting Concepts
 Science and Engineering
Practices
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Dimension 2
Crosscutting Concepts
 Disciplinary Core Ideas
 Crosscutting Concepts
 Science and Engineering
Practices
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Dimension 2
Crosscutting Concepts
Crosscutting Concepts = Disciplinary Connective Tissue
1. Patterns
2. Cause and effect
3. Scale, proportion, and quantity
4. Systems and system models
5. Energy and matter in systems
6. Structure and function
7. Stability and change of systems
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Let’s Try an Experiment
1. Each person take 1 cow magnet, one disc
magnet, and 3 paper clips.
2. Find a partner, and take turns
demonstrating the following :
• Magnets exert a force at a distance
• Magnets attract and/or repel each other
• Magnets can make another object magnetic
3. Justify why your demonstration is valid.
Be Creat ve
Science is Fun!
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Dimension 1
Dimension 1
Scientific and Engineering Practices
Scientific and Engineering Practices
Identify the Practices that you just used during this
activity.
1.
Asking questions (science)
and defining problems
(engineering)
5. Using mathematics and
computational thinking
2.
Developing and using
models
6. Constructing explanations
(science) and designing
solutions (engineering)
3.
Planning and carrying out
investigations
7. Engaging in argument from
evidence
4.
Analyzing and interpreting
data
8. Obtaining, evaluating, and
communicating information
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Dimension 2
Crosscutting Concepts
Identify the Crosscutting Concepts that were
addressed by the activity you just did.
1. Patterns
2. Cause and effect
3. Scale, proportion, and quantity
4. Systems and system models
5. Energy and matter in systems
6. Structure and function
7. Stability and change of systems
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Dimension 2
Crosscutting Concepts
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Appendix G- Crosscutting Concepts
Performance Expectations for Cause &
Effect
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Dimension 3
Disciplinary Core Ideas
 Disciplinary Core Ideas
 Crosscutting Concepts
 Science and Engineering
Practices
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Dimension 3
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Main Topic Areas:
• Physical Science
– 4 Core Ideas
• Life Science
– 4 Core Ideas
• 12 sub-topics
• Earth and Space
Science
– 3 sub topics
•
12 sub-topics
•
14 sub topics
• Engineering,
Technology and
Application of Science
– 1 Core Topic
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3 sub-topics
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12 Primary Core Ideas divided into
41 Sub Ideas spiraled through grades K-12
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This Document Defines the
Product Not the Process
The standards are expressed as grade
level Performance Expectations.
Performance expectations represent “the
product” which defines what each
student should know and be able to do.
It does NOT define “the process”
Curriculum/instructional strategies that the
teacher utilizes to achieve the outcome.
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Science is built of facts
as a house is of stone
But a collection of facts is no more science
than a pile of stones a home
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The Next Generation Science Standards
are written as performance expectations
of the
Disciplinary Core Ideas
(content)
that identify a
Science and Engineering
Practice
and identifies a related
Crosscutting Concepts
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Sample of an NGSS
Performance Expectation
7th Grade – MS-LS1-3
Use argument supported by evidence for
how the body is a system of interacting
subsystems composed of groups of cells.
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Sample of an NGSS
Performance Expectation
7th Grade – MS-LS1-3
Use argument supported by evidence for
how the body is a system of interacting
subsystems composed of groups of cells.
Practice: Engaging in Argument from Evidence
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Sample of an NGSS
Performance Expectation
7th Grade – MS-LS1-3
Use argument supported by evidence for
how the body is a system of interacting
subsystems composed of groups of cells.
Practice: Engaging in Argument from Evidence
Crosscutting Concept: Systems and System
Models
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Sample of an NGSS
Performance Expectation
7th Grade – MS-LS1-3
Use argument supported by evidence for
how the body is a system of interacting
subsystems composed of groups of cells.
Practice: Engaging in Argument from Evidence
Crosscutting Concept: Systems and System
Models
Core Idea: LS1-A Structure & Function
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What Information is
Included on Each Page
of the NGSS Standards?
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Performance
Expectations
Foundation
Boxes
Related
Standards
Common
Core
Connections
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NGSS Supporting Materials
Appendices have been added to support the NGSS and in response to feedback
– Appendix A – Conceptual Shifts
– Appendix B – Responses to Public Feedback
– Appendix C – College and Career Readiness
– Appendix D – All Standards, All Students
– Appendix E – Disciplinary Core Idea Progressions in the NGSS
– Appendix F – Science and Engineering Practices in the NGSS
– Appendix G – Crosscutting Concepts in the NGSS
– Appendix H – Nature of Science
– Appendix I – Engineering Design in the NGSS
– Appendix J – Science, Technology, Society, and the Environment
– Appendix K – Model Course Mapping in Middle and High School– Includes
California Integrated Model for Grades 6-8
– Appendix L – Connections to Common Core State Standards in Mathematics
– Appendix M – Connections to Common Core State Standards in ELA
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Next Generation Science Standards…
Are:
Are NOT:
Performance Expectations focused
on the nexus of the three
dimensions of science learning
Separate sets of isolated inquiry and
content standards
Performance Expectations that
require students demonstrate
proficiency
Curriculum or instructional tasks,
courses, experiences or materials
Designed to lead to a coherent
understanding of the Practices,
Cross Cutting Concepts, and
Disciplinary Core ideas
Meant to limit the use of Practices
or Crosscutting Concepts in
instruction
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Middle School CDE’s
Grade Level Recommendations
Articulation One Example
Life Science
• 8th Natural Selection
• 7th Ecosystems
• 6th Cells/Organisms
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Weather
and climate
Cells and
organisms
Systems and system
models
Energy
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Engineering and Human Impact
Example
Integration 6th Grade
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Ecosystems;
photosynthesis
Matter cycles;
energy flows
Natural
resources;
rocks and
minerals
Chemical
properties
and
reactions
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Engineering and Human Impact
Example
Integration 7th Grade
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Earth
History and
Space
Science
Natural
selection
stability
Energy
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Engineering and human impact
Example
Integration 8th Grade
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English, Math, & Science Practices
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Summary of the
Goals of NGSS
California is adopting NGSS with the
goal of transforming
science teaching and learning
by providing all students
with the rigorous and relevant education
they need for success in college
as well as careers and daily lives
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Summary of the
Key Shifts of NGSS
These new standards shift the focus
from mostly memorization of facts
to having students develop deeper
conceptual understanding
of core scientific ideas and be able to
apply the practices of
science and engineering
into real world problems.
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Lots of work is completed,
But there is still much left to do
Assessment
Curricula
Instruction
Teacher
Development
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Questions?
Sandi Yellenberg
Sandra_yellenberg@sccoe.org
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