Next Generation Science Standards

UpdateCheryl Kleckner

Education Specialist

Lead Partners

NGSS Lead States

The framework is designed to help realize a vision for education in the sciences and engineering in which students, over multiple years of school, actively engage in science and engineering practices and apply crosscutting concepts to deepen their understanding of the core ideas in these fields. A Framework for K-12 Science Education p. 1-2

Released in July 2011; free PDF onlinewww7.nationalacademies.org/bose/Standards_Framework_Homepage.html

Builds on Existing National Science Education Efforts

Building Capacity in State Science Education BCSSE

The Guiding Principles of

the Framework

are Research-Based and Include. . .

The Guiding Principles of

the Framework

are Research-Based and Include. . .

The Framework provides a coherent vision in 3 ways:

1. Learning as a developmental progression 2. Engaging students in scientific investigations and

argumentation to achieve deeper understanding of core science ideas

3. Learning science and engineering involves integration of the knowledge of scientific explanations and the practices needed to engage in scientific inquiry and engineering design.

KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE MUST BE INTERTWINED IN DESIGNING LEARNING

EXPERIENCES IN K-12 SCIENCE EDUCATION

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Organizes Science Education around 3 Interconnected Dimensions:◦8 Key Scientific and Engineering Practices◦7 Crosscutting Concepts◦Core Ideas in 4 Disciplinary Areas

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8 Key Scientific and Engineering Practices:1. Asking questions (science) and defining problems

(engineering)

2. Developing and using models

3. Planning and carrying out investigations

4. Analyzing and interpreting data

5. Using mathematics and computational thinking

6. Developing explanations (science) and designing solutions (engineering)

7. Engaging in argument

8. Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

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7 Crosscutting Concepts:1. Patterns

2. Cause and effect

3. Scale, proportion, and quantity

4. Systems and system models

5. Energy and matter

6. Structure and function

7. Stability and change

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Core Ideas in 4 Disciplinary Areas:1. Physical Sciences

2. Life Sciences

3. Earth and Space Sciences

4. Engineering, Technology, and the Applications of Science

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Structure and Function Interaction and ChangeScientificInquiry

EngineeringDesign

Properties of Matter

Forms of Energy

Changes in Matter

Energy Transfer and Conservation

Forces and Motion

Organization of Living Systems

Matter and Energy Transformations in Living Systems

Interdependence

Evolution and Diversity

Properties of Earth Materials

Objects in the Universe

Matter and Energy Transformationsin Earth Systems

History of Earth

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Integration of 3 Dimensions:Practices

Crosscutting Concepts Core Ideas

Strengthening Scientific Thinking Lengthening Scientific Thinking Develop Flexible Scientific Thinking Making Connections within

Scientific ThinkingCross Cutting Concepts

Practices

Core Ideas

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Performance Expectations

NGSS Architecture

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Based on NRC Framework and expanded into Matrices

NRC Framework language from Grade Band Endpoints

Based on NRC Framework and expanded into Matrices

Performance Expectations

Foundation Boxes

NGSS Architecture

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Performance Expectations

Foundation Boxes

Connection Boxes

NGSS Architecture

Organize around limited number of core ideas. Favor depth and coherence over breadth of coverage.

Core ideas need to be revisited in increasing depth, and sophistication across years. Focus needs to be on connections:◦ Careful construction of a storyline – helping learners build

sophisticated ideas from simpler explanations, using evidence.

◦ Connections between scientific disciplines, using powerful ideas (nature of matter, energy) across life, physical, and environmental sciences

K-12 Teachers K-12 Administrators District Curriculum Directors District Science Specialists Oregon Science Teachers

Association Oregon Coast Aquarium Oregon Forest Resources

Institute Crater Lake National Park

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

Intel OUS and University Faculty Community Colleges Faculty Teachers Standards and

Practices Commissioner Oregon Education

Association Oregon Department of

Education Specialists

http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=3508

Coming in November!• Last Time for Public Comment• Online Survey• Three Week Window• Feedback Strongly Encouraged• Writers Listen and Make Changes

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Instruction

Curricula

Assessments

Professional Learning

Resources

Conferences and Workshops:• Multi-year National Project to Support NGSS Implementation

• Organized by the Council of State Science Supervisors

• Fully Funded by Scientific Foundations and Corporations

• 5 Member Team from Each State

• Sustained Professional Development

• Interaction with National Science Education Experts

• Collaborative Time to Develop Resources to Support Instruction and Models for Professional Development

• Team Time to Plan for Implementation

• Third Conference Being Held in Indiana Oct. 12-13

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