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Next Generation Science Standards

Next Generation Science Standards. Cannon. Why The NGSS Were Developed. 15 years since last revision. Much has changed in science, science education and in the economy) We need new science standards that stimulate and build interest in STEM.

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Next Generation Science Standards

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  1. Next Generation Science Standards Cannon

  2. Why The NGSS Were Developed • 15 years since last revision. Much has changed in science, science education and in the economy) • We need new science standards that stimulate and build interest in STEM. • We can’t successfully prepare students for college, careers and citizenship unless we set the right expectations and goals. • To better prepare high school graduates for the rigors of college and careers.

  3. What are the NGSS? • K–12 science standards created through a collaborative state-led process. • Arranged in a coherent manner across grades • Based on the Framework for K–12 Science Education, developed by the National Research Council, the staffing arm of the National Academy of Sciences. • Three prongs: content, scientific and engineering practices and cross-cutting concepts. • The integration of rigorous content and application reflects how science is practiced in the real world.

  4. How Were the NGSS Developed? • Step One: • Development of the Framework for K–12 Science Education by the National Academies of Science • Identified the broad ideas and practices in natural sciences and engineering that all students should be familiar with by graduation • Step Two: • Standards developed based on the Framework • Included two open comment periods

  5. What About NJ? • Current standards were adopted in NJ in 2009 • Current requirements: 15 credits in science (Biology, Environmental Science or Physics, Chemistry, another lab-based course) • ASK assesses science in grades 4 + 8 • Biology Competency Test assesses biology students • Next scheduled review is “as needed” in 2014 (adoption of the NGSS may qualify as such)

  6. Resources • NSTA NGSS Resources: http://standards.nsta.org/Standards/AccessStandardsByTopic.aspx • Official NGSS website: http://www.nextgenscience.org/ • Pdf of NGSS Standards http://www.nextgenscience.org/sites/ngss/files/NGSS%20Combined%20Topics%2011.8.13.pdf • Boseman Science Videos*** https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLllVwaZQkS2rtZG_L7ho89oFsaYL3kUWq

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