Next Gen. Science Standards

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Science Student Scientists Are Publishing Their Research In This Peer-Reviewed Journal
Middle and high schools students conduct scientific experiments—and present the findings in a scholarly publication.
Sarah Schwartz, December 21, 2022
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Third-graders Fermando Lira, left, and Kale Regier work on an experiment with magnets during a class lesson on magnetism and force Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, at Sioux City's Perry Creek Elementary School. The lesson was part of an International Baccalaureate learning inquiry. Perry Creek Elementary is one of three schools in the district pursuing designation as an International Baccalaureate World School.
Third-graders Fermando Lira, left, and Kale Regier work on an experiment with magnets during a class lesson on magnetism and force on Dec. 3, 2021, at Sioux City's Perry Creek Elementary School.
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Science Elementary Science Materials Still Lag Standards. Could Free Resources Help?
Well-designed science materials could give elementary teachers critical support in the subject—and bolster goals for reading comprehension.
Sarah Schwartz, October 28, 2022
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This GOES-East GeCcolor satellite image taken at 9:56 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, and provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), shows Hurricane Ian passing over western Cuba. Hurricane Ian tore into western Cuba on Tuesday as a major hurricane, with nothing to stop it from intensifying into a catastrophic Category 4 storm before it hits Florida, where officials ordered 2.5 million people to evacuate before it crashes ashore Wednesday.
A satellite image by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Hurricane Ian passing over western Cuba.
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Science How to Teach About Natural Disasters With Care
Anchoring science lessons in current events, like Hurricane Ian, can foster students’ authentic interest. But it also comes with challenges.
Sarah Schwartz, October 4, 2022
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Science Q&A Science Denial in the Classroom: What Causes It? How Should Teachers Respond?
Rejection of scientific consensus is informed by students' attitudes, networks, and cognitive shortcomings. Here's how to head it off.
Stephen Sawchuk, November 23, 2021
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Science Opinion How to Make Science Class Relevant During the Pandemic
COVID-19 and climate change prove why science standards can't ignore real-world concerns, write Andrew Zucker and Pendred Noyce.
Andrew A. Zucker & Pendred Noyce, September 29, 2020
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Science The Art of Making Science Accessible and Relevant to All Students
Building science lessons around phenomena that students know equally and can see in their own lives is making the subject more relevant and interesting.
Catherine Gewertz, March 3, 2020
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Professional Development Teachers Nationwide Now Have Access to Open-Source Science Curriculum
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.
Sarah Schwartz, August 28, 2019
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Standards Science Curriculum Reviews Are Out, and Results Aren't Great
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.
Stephen Sawchuk, February 28, 2019
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Mathematics STEM Instruction: How Much There Is and Who Gets It
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.
Sasha Jones, January 8, 2019
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Curriculum California Approved Nearly 30 Science Textbooks. But Are They Truly Aligned to Standards?
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?
Stephen Sawchuk, November 9, 2018
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Standards Measuring New Science Standards Is Hard. These Projects Aim to Change That
The AAAS launches a new project to develop assessment scenarios that measure the NGSS' energy standards.
Stephen Sawchuk, April 10, 2018
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Curriculum Nonprofit Will Issue 'Digital Badges' for Science Units That Align With Standards
Achieve will offer the badge to science units it deems well aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards.
Stephen Sawchuk, March 15, 2018
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Standards D.C. Will Invalidate 2 Years of Science-Test Scores
The cancellation will cause headaches for the 48,000-student district, which will have to seek a federal waiver because of the snafus.
Stephen Sawchuk, January 19, 2018
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Standards N.M. Again Alters Science Standards After Public Outcry
New Mexico now plans to adopt the Next Generation Science Standards in their entirety.
Stephen Sawchuk, October 26, 2017
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