Transcript The Next Generation Science Standards: Science for the

The Next Generation Science
Standards: Science for the 21st
Century and Beyond
Theresa Curry, Assistant Principal
Manhasset Union Free School District
Mary Loesing, EdD, STEM Chairperson
Connetquot Central School District
LIASCD October 3, 2014
What are the NGSS?
These voluntary standards describe important scientific
ideas and practices that all students should learn by the
time they leave the 12th grade. The standards integrate
three important dimensions—science and engineering
practices, disciplinary core ideas, and crosscutting
concepts—effectively build science concepts from
kindergarten through 12th grade, and integrate important
concepts of engineering. The Next Generation Science
Standards establish learning goals in science that will give
all students the skills and knowledge they need to be
informed citizens, college ready, and prepared for careers.
Who developed the
NGSS?
A group of 26 lead state partners, including NYS
Writing team of 41 science experts, including
teachers, administrators, scientists, and business
leaders
Supported by Achieve, Inc., AAAS, National Research
Council, National Science Teachers Association
Public feedback was obtained through two drafts
before the final document was released in 2013.
NGSS is based on the Framework for K-12 Science
Education.
How do the NGSS differ from
current NYS standards?
Current standards were developed in 1996 and released as
Core Curriculum Standards documents beginning in 2000.
Current standards define the content that can be assessed.
Lab skills are listed independent of content.
NGSS were released in 2013
NGSS consist of three dimensions: disciplinary core ideas,
science and engineering practices, and cross-cutting
concepts.
NGSS combines content with practice and application.
Where is NYS with
respect to NGSS?
As a lead state partner, NYSED has engaged
stakeholders in reviewing the NGSS since their
inception.
NYSED has gathered public feedback on NGSS
A Strategic Plan for Science Education has been
created and will be shared with the Board of Regents
NYSED has acknowledged the need for science
education reform.
Implications of NYS
Adoption of NGSS
Implementation timeline
Curriculum Writing
Certification
Assessment
Scheduling
Departmentalization at the elementary level
Mapping of Course Sequences
What are the science &
engineering practices
Asking questions and defining problems
Developing and using models
Planning and carrying out investigations
Analyzing and interpreting data
Using mathematics and computational thinking
Constructing explanations and designing solutions
Engaging in arguments from evidence
Obtaining, evaluating and communicating information
How must instruction change
to meet these standards?
Instruction will focus on fewer content areas, giving
teachers the opportunity to go into greater depth
Inquiry experiences and the science and engineering
practices will enable students to develop a deeper
understanding of the content that is taught.
Teachers must resist the urge to add topics back to these
standards. NGSS is a baseline for all students to reach. It
does not constrain concepts in advanced courses and sets
the stage for AP courses.
With NGSS students will learn content by engaging with
the practices.
How will student’s classroom
experience change under
NGSS?
Frustration levels may increase as students are
exposed to levels of inquiry requiring greater
student creativity, problem solving skills and
independence.
Students will focus less on memorizing large chunks
of content.
Students will learn content and practices as one,
rather than performing lab activities unrelated to the
content they are learning.
How are NGSS and
STEM/STEAM related?
Both are grounded in science content
Mathematics is used to quantitatively describe
relationships in data
Engineering allows for the design of solutions to
problems
Art addresses the creativity of new designs and the ability
to think outside the box.
Technology provides the tools to carry out the engineer’s
design
Resources
Resources
NGSS – www.nextgenscience.org/next-generationscience-standards
NGSS at NSTA – http://ngss.nsta.org
Sigma XI Smart Brief https://www2.smartbrief.com/signupSystem/subscribe.act
ion?pageSequence=1&briefName=sigmaxi&utm_source=b
rief
NSTA Blog – http://nstacommunities.org/blog
NGSS Now – http://www.nextgenscience.org/ngss-nownewsletter