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TCH 257 - Science Methods

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

It is important to understand how to read the Next Generation Science Standards before trying to use them in your lesson and activity planning. In essence, you need to understand the following components within the standards:

  1. Performance Expectations
  2. Foundation Boxes
    • Disciplinary Core Ideas
    • Science and Engineering Practices
    • Crosscutting Concepts
  3. Connection Boxes
    • Connections to other disciplinary core ideas in this grade level
    • Articulation of disciplinary core ideas across grade levels
    • Connections to the Common Core State Standards

To better understand how to read the standards, either read the document or watch the video linked below. 

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