/next-gen-science-standards Next Gen. Science Standards en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:32:19 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-high-quality-science-instruction-should-be-3-dimentional-heres-what-that-looks-like/2024/02 Cookie-cutter lab assignments that ask students to follow explicit instructions to reach the "right" conclusion limit learning. Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:32:19 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-high-quality-science-instruction-should-be-3-dimentional-heres-what-that-looks-like/2024/02 /teaching-learning/aligned-science-curriculum-better-scores-research-finds-a-connection/2023/12 A WestEd evaluation of the Amplify Science curriculum found it raised student performance on NGSS-aligned assessment questions. Fri, 08 Dec 2023 21:34:46 GMT /teaching-learning/aligned-science-curriculum-better-scores-research-finds-a-connection/2023/12 /teaching-learning/are-students-getting-all-the-math-they-need-to-succeed/2023/07 Advocates say reforms in math teaching are pushing out statistics and geometry and driving a drop in students' math scores. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/are-students-getting-all-the-math-they-need-to-succeed/2023/07 /teaching-learning/student-scientists-are-publishing-their-research-in-this-peer-reviewed-journal/2022/12 Middle and high schools students conduct scientific experiments—and present the findings in a scholarly publication. Wed, 21 Dec 2022 22:13:35 GMT /teaching-learning/student-scientists-are-publishing-their-research-in-this-peer-reviewed-journal/2022/12 /teaching-learning/elementary-science-materials-still-lag-standards-could-free-resources-help/2022/10 Well-designed science materials could give elementary teachers critical support in the subject—and bolster goals for reading comprehension. Fri, 28 Oct 2022 21:54:30 GMT /teaching-learning/elementary-science-materials-still-lag-standards-could-free-resources-help/2022/10 /teaching-learning/how-to-teach-about-natural-disasters-with-care/2022/10 Anchoring science lessons in current events, like Hurricane Ian, can foster students’ authentic interest. But it also comes with challenges. Tue, 04 Oct 2022 20:36:36 GMT /teaching-learning/how-to-teach-about-natural-disasters-with-care/2022/10 /teaching-learning/science-denial-in-the-classroom-what-causes-it-how-should-teachers-respond/2021/11 Rejection of scientific consensus is informed by students' attitudes, networks, and cognitive shortcomings. Here's how to head it off. Tue, 23 Nov 2021 16:07:47 GMT /teaching-learning/science-denial-in-the-classroom-what-causes-it-how-should-teachers-respond/2021/11 /teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-make-science-class-relevant-during-the-pandemic/2020/09 COVID-19 and climate change prove why science standards can't ignore real-world concerns, write Andrew Zucker and Pendred Noyce. Tue, 29 Sep 2020 22:45:45 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-make-science-class-relevant-during-the-pandemic/2020/09 /teaching-learning/the-art-of-making-science-accessible-and-relevant-to-all-students/2020/03 Building science lessons around phenomena that students know equally and can see in their own lives is making the subject more relevant and interesting. Wed, 04 Mar 2020 02:12:52 GMT /teaching-learning/the-art-of-making-science-accessible-and-relevant-to-all-students/2020/03 /leadership/teachers-nationwide-now-have-access-to-open-source-science-curriculum/2019/08 For years, educators have complained that they lacked materials aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards. But a new effort called OpenSciEd is slowly releasing a free, open curriculum that many say is high-quality. Thu, 29 Aug 2019 01:22:10 GMT /leadership/teachers-nationwide-now-have-access-to-open-source-science-curriculum/2019/08 /teaching-learning/science-curriculum-reviews-are-out-and-results-arent-great/2019/02 Of the six series reviewed for their quality and how well they aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards, EdReports gave just one top marks. Thu, 28 Feb 2019 17:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/science-curriculum-reviews-are-out-and-results-arent-great/2019/02 /teaching-learning/stem-instruction-how-much-there-is-and-who-gets-it/2019/01 Despite a push for greater STEM instruction, students and teachers continue to experience inequitable access to STEM-related classes and resources, according to a new survey of 1,200 schools and 7,600 teachers. Tue, 08 Jan 2019 20:55:07 GMT /teaching-learning/stem-instruction-how-much-there-is-and-who-gets-it/2019/01 /teaching-learning/california-approved-nearly-30-science-textbooks-but-are-they-truly-aligned-to-standards/2018/11 California, one of the first states to adopt curricula aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards, greenlighted 29 of the 34 materials it reviewed. What do districts do next to narrow the field? Fri, 09 Nov 2018 21:17:00 GMT /teaching-learning/california-approved-nearly-30-science-textbooks-but-are-they-truly-aligned-to-standards/2018/11 /teaching-learning/opinion-how-the-next-generation-science-standards-teach-cause-and-effect-video/2018/08 Note: This page previously hosted content from the Teaching Channel. Wed, 29 Aug 2018 20:13:34 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-how-the-next-generation-science-standards-teach-cause-and-effect-video/2018/08 /teaching-learning/measuring-new-science-standards-is-hard-these-projects-aim-to-change-that/2018/04 The AAAS launches a new project to develop assessment scenarios that measure the NGSS' energy standards. Tue, 10 Apr 2018 19:56:00 GMT /teaching-learning/measuring-new-science-standards-is-hard-these-projects-aim-to-change-that/2018/04 /teaching-learning/nonprofit-will-issue-digital-badges-for-science-units-that-align-with-standards/2018/03 Achieve will offer the badge to science units it deems well aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards. Thu, 15 Mar 2018 19:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/nonprofit-will-issue-digital-badges-for-science-units-that-align-with-standards/2018/03 /teaching-learning/quiz-yourself-how-much-do-you-know-about-the-next-generation-science-standards/2018/03 Quiz Yourself: How are states adopting the Next Generation Science Standards? Tue, 06 Mar 2018 16:29:38 GMT /teaching-learning/quiz-yourself-how-much-do-you-know-about-the-next-generation-science-standards/2018/03 /teaching-learning/d-c-will-invalidate-2-years-of-science-test-scores/2018/01 The cancellation will cause headaches for the 48,000-student district, which will have to seek a federal waiver because of the snafus. Fri, 19 Jan 2018 20:51:00 GMT /teaching-learning/d-c-will-invalidate-2-years-of-science-test-scores/2018/01 /teaching-learning/n-m-again-alters-science-standards-after-public-outcry/2017/10 New Mexico now plans to adopt the Next Generation Science Standards in their entirety. Thu, 26 Oct 2017 15:24:00 GMT /teaching-learning/n-m-again-alters-science-standards-after-public-outcry/2017/10 /teaching-learning/evolution-climate-change-on-chopping-block-n-m-science-standards-get-airing/2017/10 The state's version of the Next Generation Science Standards, for now, weakens standards related to climate change, evolution, and the geologic age of the Earth. Mon, 16 Oct 2017 16:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/evolution-climate-change-on-chopping-block-n-m-science-standards-get-airing/2017/10 /teaching-learning/4-tips-for-awesome-eclipse-teaching/2017/08 Here are four things for teachers to keep in mind as they design curricula for next Monday's total solar eclipse. Wed, 16 Aug 2017 16:59:00 GMT /teaching-learning/4-tips-for-awesome-eclipse-teaching/2017/08 /teaching-learning/the-next-generation-science-standards-next-big-challenge-finding-curricula/2017/07 Experts spell out some of the challenges to developing curricula aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards. Mon, 24 Jul 2017 15:42:00 GMT /teaching-learning/the-next-generation-science-standards-next-big-challenge-finding-curricula/2017/07 /teaching-learning/what-trumps-decision-to-withdraw-from-the-climate-accord-means-for-teachers/2017/06 Teachers are grappling with how to present the recent overhaul in the federal government's stance on environmental issues. Fri, 02 Jun 2017 21:00:48 GMT /teaching-learning/what-trumps-decision-to-withdraw-from-the-climate-accord-means-for-teachers/2017/06 /teaching-learning/water-filters-and-space-a-glimpse-into-a-next-generation-science-classroom/2017/05 A series of photos shows a science teacher taking her 5th graders through an exploration of water filtration, using space as a setting. Wed, 31 May 2017 11:35:20 GMT /teaching-learning/water-filters-and-space-a-glimpse-into-a-next-generation-science-classroom/2017/05 /teaching-learning/new-science-tests-when-will-they-start/2017/05 In a new report, Education Week looks at the many changes going on in the assessment world, including when states that have adopted the Next Generation Science Standards will begin tests aligned to the new benchmarks (map included). Thu, 25 May 2017 21:56:42 GMT /teaching-learning/new-science-tests-when-will-they-start/2017/05 /teaching-learning/4th-graders-are-getting-thin-diet-of-science-instruction-analysis-shows/2017/05 More than half of 4th graders spend less than three hours a week on science, according to a report from Change the Equation. Wed, 10 May 2017 13:42:28 GMT /teaching-learning/4th-graders-are-getting-thin-diet-of-science-instruction-analysis-shows/2017/05 /teaching-learning/helping-parents-understand-the-next-generation-science-standards/2017/04 New parent guides, created by the group that led the development of the Next Generation Science Standards, aim to get the word out about how and why science instruction is changing. Fri, 28 Apr 2017 17:17:51 GMT /teaching-learning/helping-parents-understand-the-next-generation-science-standards/2017/04 /teaching-learning/in-elementary-school-science-whats-at-stake-when-we-call-an-argument-an-opinion/2017/04 A researcher argues there's a fundamental mismatch between how the Next Generation Science Standards and the Common Core State Standards think about arguments, and that that mismatch has real negative consequences for teachers and students. Tue, 25 Apr 2017 17:03:47 GMT /teaching-learning/in-elementary-school-science-whats-at-stake-when-we-call-an-argument-an-opinion/2017/04 /teaching-learning/next-generation-science-standards-group-publishes-guide-for-districts/2017/04 To successfully implement the standards, districts need to establish a science leadership team, ensure that teachers and school leaders get high-quality professional learning, and collaborate with other districts, according to new guidelines from Achieve. Thu, 06 Apr 2017 19:50:03 GMT /teaching-learning/next-generation-science-standards-group-publishes-guide-for-districts/2017/04 /teaching-learning/climate-change-skeptics-to-lobby-every-science-teacher-in-country/2017/03 The Heartland Institute sent teachers mailers with information that encourages them to teach about alternative explanations for global warming. Fri, 31 Mar 2017 17:30:20 GMT /teaching-learning/climate-change-skeptics-to-lobby-every-science-teacher-in-country/2017/03