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NSTA Resources for Implementing NGSS in the Earth and Space
SciencesEric J. Pyle
James Madison UniversityNSTA Division Director, Preservice Teacher
Preparation
Webinar OverviewI. Overview of K12 Framework and NGSS
II. NSTA Analog resources
III. NSTA Digital Resources
IV. Summary and questions
I. Overview of ESS in K12 Framework and NGSS
Why the distinction between the two?
Not all states are NGSS adoption states, while others have a conflation pushback relative to Common Core
It is much harder to reject K12FSE out of hand, as it is an NRC publication
NGSS also says explicitly to turn to K12FSE for details and full story in support of NGSS
I. Overview of ESS in K12 Framework and NGSS
Performance Expectations – the “heart” of NGSS
Arranged longitudinally by strands - Core and Component Ideas
1. ESS 1 – Earth’s Place in the Universe2. ESS 2 – Earth’s Systems3. ESS 3 – Earth and Human Activity
I. Overview of ESS in K12 Framework and NGSS
Parsed by Grade Bands, and grades, with progressions for Science & Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Cross-Cutting Concepts.
HS-ESS2-4. Use a model to describe how variations in the flow of energy into and out of Earth's systems result in changes in climate.
So curricular framing has to account for the arrangement of the progressions in
1. Curricular Design2. Instructional alignment3. Assessments
I. Overview of ESS in K12 Framework and NGSS
But…Performance Expectations are fundamentally structured with 3-dimensional language of SEPs, DCIs, and CCCs, so in order to meet a Performance Expectation, you must have all three dimensions appropriately represented;
i. DCI match is insufficient to define alignmentii. But the selection of content and grade match is supported by progressions for SEPs and CCCs
iii. The difference between NSES and NGSS is that NGSS provides the organization that defines alignment in a non-trivial way, but…
iv. We all have to be clear about adhering, and expecting, 3D components
I. Overview of ESS in K12 Framework and NGSS
NSTA is the national leader in Science Education, and has embraced NGSS in materials produced, events supported, and in contributions sought for publications and conferences.
II. NSTA Analog resourcesPublicationsJournals – Science & Children, Science Scope, Science
Teacher, and the Journal of College Science Teachingi. The first three generally require NGSS connections for
articles, especially for themed issues;ii. The last one welcomes manuscripts on science teacher
preparation, not just general education science or introductory science courses;
iii. The articles are generally short (1500-2000 words), and
include diagrams, data analysis, and assessment of student learning, and should follow NSTA safety guidelines.
II. NSTA Analog resourcesPublications
Books – NGSS specific titlesi. For teacher professional development – A Quick Guide
to NGSSii. For administrator support – Introduction to NGSS for
Teachers & Administratorsiii. Often grade-band specific, or describing relationships to
particular grade bandsiv. Until recently, Earth science titles have lagged behind
other content areas in availability
II. NSTA Analog resources
II. NSTA Analog resources
II. NSTA Analog resources
II. NSTA Analog resourcesa. Publications
a. Books – Non NGSS-specifici. Pedagogical orientation – How to teach/how to use…. (Data
Literacy)ii. Science Content – Stop Faking It! series remains the most popular
onesiii. Assessment – Keeley’s Formative Assessment Probesiv. Trade Books – a recently formed group within NSTA, led by Chris
Royce of Shippensburg State University (PA)v. E-books
1. Relatively new, focusing on specific content areas including space science
2. Designed for instruction (for students) and for professional development (teachers)
II. NSTA Analog resources
II. NSTA Analog resources
II. NSTA Analog resources
II. NSTA Analog resourcesConferences & Meetings - http://www.nsta.org/conferences/
Annual Meeting – every spring in a major city1. Hosts NESTA events – share-a-thon, rock-raffle,
sponsored sessions;
2. Proposals are usually submitted 11-12 months in advance3. Proposals should have NGSS relationships and included
safety considerations, but…4. A curious anomaly in the review process seems to favor
submissions not tied to specific conference strands;5. Workshop proposals (day-long or half-day sessions) are
very, very hard to get accepted;6. NSTA student chapter events are also available.
II. NSTA Analog resources
Conferences & Meetingsi. Area meetings - three held each fall, in October/
November/Decemberii. STEM Forum – held each summer, includes engineering
and overt connection to NGSSiii. Exhibit Halls remain very popular, and vendors have
responded in general to NGSS in productive ways
II. NSTA Analog resourcesStanding Committees and Advisory Boards
http://www.nsta.org/about/governance/Standing Committees are organized by grade level or
particular audience
1. “Go-To” people with questions for your needs2. Elementary —> College3. Informal, Preservice, Professional Development,
Coordination & Supervision4. Chairs are elected for 3-year terms, on 1/3 rotation,
with nominations in the fall5. Committee appointments are made by President-
elect, in the late winter - nominations due 12/15/16!!!
II. NSTA Analog resources
Standing Committees and Advisory Boardsi. Advisory Boards are organized by specific tasks, i.e.
Aerospace, Special Education, NGSSii. All meet at Annual Meeting and onlineiii. All need continued Earth Science representation
II. NSTA Analog resources
Awards & Recognition - http://www.nsta.org/about/awards.aspxi. New Science Teachers Academy
1. Selective, competitive, where new teachers seek mentors
2. Ensure NGSS connections in applicationsii. Maitland P. Simmons Award – for new teachersiii. Sponsor-specific: Shell, Sea World, ExxonMobileiv. The award usually includes travel support to annual meeting
v. Robert Yager Excellence in Teaching Award1. Regionally awards in rotation2. Expressions of 3D teaching and learning are valued
III. NSTA Digital Resources
NGSS Hub – http://ngss.nsta.org/ - Ted Willard
i. Close connection to Achieve’s efforts to present NGSS
1. Performance Expectation strands organized by topic
and by DCI2. Other foundational materials are referenced to
Achieveii. Curricular Planning Aids
1. Designing units and lessons2. Selecting materials3. Conducting assessments
III. NSTA Digital ResourcesNGSS Hub
i. Classroom Resources1. Searchable by strands and bands2. Reviewed and vetted by NGSS Curators3. Screened by curators using EQuiP rubric from Achieve
ii. Professional Development Resources1. Understanding the standards up front2. Examples of standards-based teaching in practice3. Leadership in facilitating the use of the standards by
others4. Specific webinars and streaming videos
iii. NGSS News1. Progress on NGSS assessments2. Examples of NGSS implementation by state
III. NSTA Digital Resources
NSTA Learning Center – http://learningcenter.nsta.org - Flavio Mendezi. Nearly complete access to ALL NSTA materials
1. Searchable by topic2. Searchable by grade band3. Available in a variety of formats
a. Books and book chaptersb. Events, forums, and webinars -
http://ngss.nsta.org/web-seminar-archives.aspxc. Conferencesd. Lesson planse. Professional development and coursesf. SciPacks
4. While the resources themselves are not explicitly NGSS related, the necessary elements for supporting NGSS instruction
are present
III. NSTA Digital ResourcesNSTA Learning Center – Flavio Mendez
i. Resources selected are “permanent”1. “My Library” feature allows users to archive
personal collections of resources, which can be shared with
others2. A personal professional development program can
be designed
a. Tracks participation and performanceb. Provides transcriptsc. Relates to other NSTA resources
III. NSTA Digital Resources
NSTA Learning Center – Flavio Mendezi. Audience
1. Originally designed for inservice teachers, for their own professional development
2. Can be used with preservice teachers, a. Through methods instructorsb. Through content courses specific to preservice
teachers, especially elementary teachersc. Using the NSTA Learning Center as your online
textbook when teaching pre-service teachers:http://learningcenter.nsta.org/etextbook
III. NSTA Digital Resources
Special Focus Resourceshttp://www.nsta.org/publications/#focus1
a. A cross-reference of NSTA resources around contemporary issues
i. Item #1 is Climate Changeii. Item #2 is Evolution
b. Includes NSTA position statement, direct NGSS cross-reference, publications, and Learning Center resources
IV. Summary and questions
IV. Summary and questions
a. NSTA provides a huge collection of resources, making them available in a variety of formats;
b. NGSS connections are the rule rather than the exception
for these materials for the foreseeable future;c. ESS NGSS filters return near turn-key resources in
some areas, and long-term professional support in others;
d. Earth science materials, however, can be a little thinner on
the ground than other science content areas, so contributions are welcome – ask me how to do it!
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