Video: Why NGSS?
This video underscores why the time is right to use the Next Generation Science Standards.
The following resources may be helpful to district administrators and for planning at the district level.
For Districts
NGSS Evidence Statements provide educators with additional detail on what students should know and be able to do. These are statements of observable and measureable components that, if met, will satisfy NGSS performance expectations.
The National Research Council's Framework provides the sound, evidence-based foundation for the NGSS by drawing on current scientific research and identifies the science all K–12 students should know.
This video highlights a 2nd grade classroom teacher discussing strategies for building students' teamwork skills.
This video highlights a classroom teacher discussing first steps towards transitioning to the NGSS.
This video highlights teaching and learning about making claims from evidence in a Grade 2 classroom.
This video highlights a classroom example of teaching and learning about energy & matter across science disciplines in Grades 9-12.
Video: NGSS: Disciplinary Core Ideas
This video highlights NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas in a teacher professional development setting.
Video: NGSS: Science & Engineering Practices
This video highlights NGSS Science and Engineering Practices in a teacher professional development setting.
Video: NGSS: Crosscutting Concepts
This video highlights NGSS Crosscutting Concepts in a teacher professional development setting.