Dr. Francis Eberle

National Science Teachers Association

feberle@nsta.org

Practices, Core ideas and Crosscutting Concepts

Instruction

Curricula

Assessments

Teacherdevelopment

Framework and Standards

NRCJuly 2011

Achieve, Inc.Drafts to be released,

Final version projected or Dec 2012

Instruction

Curricula

Assessments

Teacherdevelopment

Framework and Standards

NRCJuly 2011

Achieve, Inc.Drafts to be released,

Final version projected or Dec 2012

Lead State Partners and theNGSS Writing Teams

Writing Teams membersLead state only

Lead State with writing team

1. Scientific and Engineering Practices

• Asking questions and defining problems• Developing and using models• Planning and carrying our 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

2. Crosscutting Concepts

• Patterns• Cause and effect• Scale proportion and quantity• Systems and system models• Energy and matter• Structure and Function• Stability and change

3. DisciplinaryCore Ideas

• Physical Sciences

• Life Sciences

• Earth and SpaceSciences

• Engineering,Technology , and theApplicationsof Science

Frameworks’ Three Dimensions

Scientific and EngineeringPractices

1. Asking questions anddefining problems

2. Developing and usingmodels

3. Planning and carryingout investigations

4. Analyzing andinterpreting data

5. Using mathematics andinformation andcomputer technology

6. Developingexplanations anddesigning solutions

7. Engaging in argument

8. Obtaining, evaluating,and communicatinginformation

Inquiry to Scientific Practices Focus not just on “investigation of hypotheses”

but on building ideas -- making sense offindings, using results to develop models, arguecompeting explanations and reach consensus

Includes collaboration and discourse elements ofworking together to develop scientific knowledge

1. Asking questions and defining problems

2. Developing and using models

3. Planning and carrying out investigations

4. Analyzing and interpreting data

5. Using mathematics and computational thinking

6. Developing explanations and designing solutions

7. Engaging in argument from evidence

8. Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

Crosscutting Ideas

• Patterns

• Cause and Effect

• Scale Proportion and Quantity

• Systems and System Models

• Energy and Matter

• Structure and Function

• Stability and Change

Patterns in Physical and Life Sciences

Water: Physical Science

Predator/PreyPopulations:Life Science

Earth and Mars

Patterns in Earth and Space Sciences

Implications and Challenges

State Adoptions

Comparisons for Alignment

Professional Development

Curriculum

Assessments

Teachers Preparation

Core Ideas in Engineering, Technology,and Applications of Science

Core Idea ETS1: Engineering Design

ETS1.A: Defining and Delimiting an Engineering Problem

ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions

ETS1.C: Optimizing the Design Solution

Core Idea ETS2: Links Among Engineering,Technology, Science, and Society

ETS2.A: Interdependence of Science, Engineering, andTechnology

ETS2.B: Influence of Engineering, Technology andScience on Society and the Natural World

Source: A Framework for K-12 Science Education, Box 8-2, Page 8-11.

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Integration of the Three Dimensions

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• Read a Chapter about one of the Three Dimensionsin the Framework. Download it at www.nap.edu.

• Locate any exemplary instructional materials thatcan serve as models and resources for the use of thecores ideas, practices, or cross cutting concepts.

• Use the list of core ideas, practices, or crosscuttingconcepts in the Framework to begin planningprofessional development to assist in understandingand incorporating the concepts in current teachingwithout waiting for the completion of the NGSS.

• Review the NGSS drafts

Ideas for Actions

Resources related to the NextGeneration Science Standards

National Research Council:www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=13165#toc

Achieve: www.nextgenscience.org

NSTA: www.nsta.org/ngss

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