Connection to the Common Core
2013 Washington
State Science Standards
Marianna Goheen
Health Science, OSPI
Marianna.goheen@k12.wa.us
(360) 725-6257
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The “What”:
Key Shifts in NGSS
Focus :
The NGSS are f ocused on deeper understanding and application of science content reflecting real-world interconnectedness. Focuses on a limited number of core ideas, but each in greater depth.
Coherence :
Science and engineering build coherently (horizontally, vertically and developmentally) across K–12. New learning builds on previous knowledge, skills and instruction
Integration:
Science and Engineering are integrated across K–12.
Emphasizes integration of content knowledge and the practices
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The “What”: The NGSS were built on the principles of
A Framework for K-12 Science Education
 Children are born investigators
 Understanding builds over time
 Science and Engineering require both knowledge and practice
 Science connects to students’ interests and experiences
 Instruction focuses on core ideas and practices
 Science learning standards promote equity
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Scientific and Engineering Practices
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Ask questions (for science) and define problems (for engineering)
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Develop and use models
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Plan and carry out investigations
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Analyze and interpret data
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Use mathematics and computational thinking
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Construct explanations (for science) and design solutions (for engineering)
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Engage in argument from evidence
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Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information
Framework pp. 41-82
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Crosscutting Concepts
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Patterns
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Cause and effect
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Scale, proportion and quantity
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Systems and system models
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Energy and matter
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Structure and function
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Stability and change
Framework pp. 83-102
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Disciplinary Core Ideas
Physical Science
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PS1: Matter and Its Interactions
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PS2: Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
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PS3: Energy
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PS4: Waves and Their Applications in Technologies for
Information Transfer
Life Science
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LS1: From Molecules to Organisms: Structure and
Processes
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LS2: Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
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LS3: Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits
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LS4: Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity
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Disciplinary Core Ideas (cont.)
Earth and Space Science
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ESS1: Earth’s Place in the Universe
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ESS2: Earth’s Systems
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ESS3: Earth and Human Activity
Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science
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ETS1: Engineering Design
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ETS2: Links Among Engineering, Technology,
Science, and Society
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Conceptual Shifts in the NGSS
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K-12 science education should reflect the interconnected nature of science as it is practiced and experienced in the real World.
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The Next Generation Science Standards are student performance expectations – NOT curriculum. The standards articulate what students need to know and be able to do by the end of each grade level.
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The science concepts build coherently from K–12.
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The NGSS focus on deeper understanding of content as well as application of content.
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Science and engineering are integrated in the NGSS from K–12.
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NGSS content is focused on preparing students for the next generation workforce.
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The NGSS and Common Core State Standards (English Language Arts and
Mathematics) are aligned.
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1. Focus on big picture, not lessons
2. Learning Progressions
3. Science and Engineering
4. Evidence of learning
Performance Expectation
Instruction Builds Toward PEs NGSS-Health Science August 2015 10

Instructional Shifts in the NGSS
• Focus on big picture, not lessons
• New learning builds on previous knowledge, skills and
instruction
• Evidence of learning
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Building an understanding through analyzing a performance expectation
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Assessable
Performance
Expectations
Foundation
Boxes
Connections Box
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Performance
Expectations
Science PEs with engineering through a practice,
DCI or crosscutting concept
The performance expectation(s) where the practice is indicated
Connections to other
Disciplinary
Core Ideas
Connections to
Common Core
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