Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District

June 11, 2015

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

Next Generation Science Standards Rationale for Implementation

It is essential that all students have access to science education that provides them with skills and knowledge to be well-informed citizens, prepared for college and careers, and understand and appreciate the scientific enterprise.

Research shows that we are not preparing all students to achieve high levels of science performance; we are failing to graduate enough students with skills needed to fill jobs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; and many members of our society do not command the scientific literacy necessary to address important societal issues and concerns.

NGSS calls for refocusing K–12 science to improve college preparation, STEM career readiness, and the ability of all members of society to make informed decisions.

--National Science Teachers Association 2

Next Generation Science Standards

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Next Generation Science StandardsConceptual Shifts

1. K-12 science education should reflect the interconnected nature of science as it is practiced and experienced in the real world.

2. The Next Generation Science Standards are student performance expectations – NOT curriculum.

3. The science concepts in the NGSS build coherently from K–12. 4. The NGSS focus on deeper understanding of content as well as

application of content. 5. Science and engineering are integrated in the NGSS, from K–12. 6. The NGSS are designed to prepare students for college, career, and

citizenship. 7. The NGSS and Common Core State Standards (English Language Arts

and Mathematics) are aligned.

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Next Generation Science Standardsand Common Core State Standards

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Next Generation Science StandardsArchitecture

The National Research Council's (NRC) Framework describes a vision of what it means to be proficient in science; it rests on a view of science as both a body of knowledge and an evidence-based, model and theory building enterprise that continually extends, refines, and revises knowledge.

The Framework presents three dimensions that will be combined to form each standard:Dimension 1: Science and Engineering PracticesDimension 2: Cross Cutting ConceptsDimension 3: Disciplinary Core Ideas

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Next Generation Science StandardsScience and Engineering Practices

1. Asking questions and defining problems2. Developing and using models 3. Planning and carrying out investigations 4. Analyzing and interpreting data 5. Using mathematics and computational thinking 6. Constructing explanations and designing solutions 7. Engaging in argument from evidence 8. Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

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Next Generation Science Standards

Cross-Cutting Concepts

1. Patterns2. Cause and effect3. Scale, proportion, and quantity4. Systems and system models5. Energy and matter6. Structure and function7. Stability and Change

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Next Generation Science StandardsDisciplinary Core Ideas

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Physical Sciences Life Sciences

PS1: Matter and its interactionsPS2: Motion and stability: Forces and interactionsPS3: EnergyPS4: Waves and their applications in technologies for information transfer

LS1: From molecules to organisms: Structures and processesLS2: Ecosystems: Interactions, energy, and dynamicsLS3: Heredity: Inheritance and variation of traitsLS4: Biological evolution: Unity and diversity

Earth and Space Sciences Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science

ESS1: Earth’s place in the universeESS2: Earth’s systemsESS3: Earth and human activity

ETS1: Engineering designETS2: Links among engineering, technology, science, and society

Next Generation Science StandardsImplementation Timeline

2014-2016: Science Framework Development; anticipated adoption in September 2016

2015-2017: CST 5, 8, 10 Science Assessment on 1998 CA Science Standards for ESEA

2015-2016: Development of new CA NGSS-aligned assessment begins to meet ESEA requirements for science assessment

2016-2017: Pilot Test CA NGSS Assessment2017-2018: Science Instructional Materials Field Test CA NGSS Assessment2018-2019: Anticipated operational assessment of CA NGSS

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Next Generation Science StandardsNext Steps

● Develop Professional Learning Plan● Provide Communication to Stakeholders● Develop Secondary Course Pathways

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Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District

Board Discussion

Next Generation Science Standards