1. Start with the NRC Framework Before we even look at the standards, we should read A Framework for K-12 Science Education. This book presents the evidence-based vision of science teaching and learning that led to the creation of the NGSS. Not only does the framework...
by Rubicon International Whether you’re new to the Next Generation Science Standards or you consider yourself an NGSS expert, we’ve wrangled our most helpful resources together in one place! We’ve also recommended some of our favorite pointers from...
The Next Generation Science Standards represent much more than a realignment to standards – they represent a shift in the way we teach science. The standards were born out of the National Research Council’s A Framework for K-12 Science Education, which...
Storylines in Our Science Classroom The Next Generation Science Standards advocate for a shift in the way we teach science. One of the primary shifts is prompting students to identify areas for scientific investigations, instead of simply introducing “Chapter...
Environmental education is a critical component of preparing students for the unique challenges of the 21st century. Here, we explore a student’s perspective on environmental literacy, and examine how one school used Atlas to support their environmental literacy...
