Introduction to NGSS

Fall of 2014

Marie Bobias Bacher

SCUSD Science Coordinator

Lead Partners

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Two-Step Process

http://www.nextgenscience.org/

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The Guiding

Principles of

the

Framework

are Research-

Based and

Include. . .

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NGSS Lead States

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NGSS Lead States

Three Dimensions Intertwined

• NGSS will require

contextual application

of the three

dimensions by

students

• Focus is on how and

why as well as what

Guiding Assumption of Framework & Standards:

Meld Content Knowledge and Scientific Practices

“Science is not just a body of

knowledge that reflects current

understanding of the world; it is also

a set of practices used to establish,

extend and refine that knowledge.

Both elements– knowledge and

practice--- are essential.”

a set of practices

Science

Both elements– knowledge and practice--- are essential.”

The Next Generation Science Standards are written as performance expectations

Disciplinary Core Ideas

Crosscutting Concepts

Science and Engineering Practices

Scientific and Engineering Practices

1. Asking questions and defining problems.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 and designing solutions.7. Engaging in argument from evidence.8. Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating

information.

DRAFT

Santa Clara Unified School District

Disciplinary Core Ideas

Santa Clara Unified School District

Crosscutting Concepts

1. Patterns2. Cause and effect: mechanism and explanation3. Scale, proportion and quantity4. Systems and system models5. Energy and matter:

flows, cycles, and conservation6. Structure and function7. Stability and change

Santa Clara Unified School District

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Drafting California Science FrameworkCA State Adoption of NGSS

2014

State NGSS Rollout PDFall 2014

Next Generation

ScienceStandards

Design Phase Awareness Phase

2015

IQC Reviews CA Framework Sp. 2015

Grades 5, 8, 10 CST Science Test Sp. 2015

Public Review of CA Framework Summer 2015

2011

You can provide feedback on the CA NGSS

implementation plan until August 25th

Transition

2016

California Science Framework

the details about HOW to teach NGSS in CA Approved by SBE

Jan 2016

Possible New Monitoring Assessments

CA NGSS-Aligned Curricula Available

2017

Next Generation

ScienceStandards

Implementation Phase

2018

Transition Phase

NGSS Site

http:www.nextgenscience.org/

Questions?

Marie Bobias Bachermbacher@scusd.net