Next Generation Science Standards

• https://vimeo.com/41706647

• www.nextgenscience.org – NGSS website

• Standards have three dimensions

– Core ideas (content)

– Scientific and engineering practices

• Engineering accorded same level of importance as scientific method

– Crosscutting concepts

NGSS cont.

• NGSS not curriculum, but performance expectations – Systems must create or adopt curriculum

• Fewer core ideas in depth, focusing on application

• Progression of ideas from K-12 – http://www.nextgenscience.org/sites/ngss/files/Appe

ndix%20E%20-%20Progressions%20within%20NGSS%20-%20052213.pdf

Why create NGSS?

• http://www.nextgenscience.org/sites/ngss/files/Why%20K12%20Standards%20Matter%20-%20FINAL.pdf

NGSS Science & Engineering Practices

1. Asking questions (for science) and defining problems (for engineering)

2. Developing and using models

3. Planning and carrying out investigations

4. Analyzing and interpreting data

5. Using mathematics and computational thinking

6. Constructing explanations (for science) and designing solutions (for engineering)

7. Engaging in argument from evidence

8. Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

NGSS Engineering Design frameworks

• http://www.nextgenscience.org/sites/ngss/files/Appendix%20I%20-%20Engineering%20Design%20in%20NGSS%20-%20FINAL_V2.pdf

– Middle school expectations (p. 4)

– High school expectations (p. 5)

Connections to CCGPS Math & Literacy

• Math (mostly for elementary & middle)

– http://www.nextgenscience.org/sites/ngss/files/Appendix-L_CCSS%20Math%20Connections%2006_03_13.pdf

• Literacy (K-12)

– http://www.nextgenscience.org/sites/ngss/files/Appendix%20M%20Connections%20to%20the%20CCSS%20for%20Literacy_061213.pdf

How to read the NGSS

• http://www.nextgenscience.org/how-to-read-the-standards

• Let’s look at the standards

– http://www.nextgenscience.org/search-standards-dci

• Georgia’s involvement

– http://www.nextgenscience.org/Georgia

My first STEM session

• Delivered by a consultant from New Jersey; former technology education teacher

• Departure from inquiry alone into a methodology called engineering design; less labs using scientific method, more using engineering practices

• Give them a problem, tell them the parameters of a successful solution, and give them tools – they must try to solve problem, test proposed fixes, and find a solution

First STEM session cont.

• Recommends students take physics first (Algebra 1 is embedded) because it’s less abstract

• iSTEM = integrative STEM – pulling multiple content areas together to solve real-world problems.

• http://www.iteea.org/TAA/PDFs/xstnd.pdf - standards for CTAE Technology and Engineering educators

First STEM session cont.

• 2014 NAEP has first exam for technology and engineering literacy – puts students as avatars and gives them real world problem—asks what they would do next, etc. – Sony PlayStation designers created the

assessment.

• Standards say teachers need 4 years of professional development before being held accountable for results of these standards

First STEM session cont.

• Middle school model for iSTEM method:

1. Understand design brief

2. Define problem

3. Research and brainstorm

4. Design best solution

5. Prototyping

6. Test and redesign

7. Document and present

First STEM session cont.

• High school model for iSTEM method 1. Identify problem 2. Frame design brief 3. Research brainstorming 4. Generate alternate solutions 5. Chose solution and rationale 6. Developmental work 7. Produce 8. Test and evaluate 9. Redesign and reflect 10. Communicate, document, present

Second STEAM session

• Delivered by TTIS in Fulton; worked in industry

• A in STEAM stands for Art

• http://www.steaminnovations.com/ - her website

• Go beyond Web 2.0 – stop just using GoAnimate and move on to designing GoAnimate

• PuppetPals – digital storytelling app

• Final Cut Pro (big brother of iMovie) – graphic arts program in the industry, also Sony Vegas

Second STEAM cont.

• AutoDesk – it’s free for teacher and personal student use – cannot deploy in a lab setting

• Adobe CS6 for $29/month – in the cloud, can use on two computers, use Adobe Education Exchange, can become Adobe certified – Can use Muse to do a website with no code, unlike Dreamweaver

• Google Sketchup – can get pro version for free if the IT teacher contacts the GaDOE (Chara Lee) on as many machines as you like - there is a model innovation center at the GaDOE that you can observe (and take students there too)

• Apple Xcode – a way to design apps, step by step instructions on App store that tells them how to make apps

• www.presentermedia.com – great place to get already created graphics – good idea to get students to make art to go on this website

Second STEAM cont.

• To be STEM certified you have to use a curriculum outside the state or county’s – must go beyond. – http://stemgeorgia.org/

• Turn iPhone into a document camera – plug your cable into iPhone, set it to not sleep, can film what’s on your desk, etc.

• Only need about 5 devices (iPads, etc.) to run the classroom – don’t need 1:1 ratio

What can LMSs do?

• Familiarize self with standards

• Order materials, databases, ebooks

• Approach science teachers/collaborate

• Approach pre-engineering or technology education teachers/collaborate

• Display student work in media center

• Help judge engineering projects/competitions

• Promote cross-collaboration among depts.

• Help achieve or promote STEM certification

Interesting videos, if time permits…

• Why Students Ditch Science and Math Majors

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNYJ7F2ZEX0

• Math Class Needs a Makeover

• http://www.ted.com/talks/dan_meyer_math_curriculum_makeover.html

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