There are so many changes to be made with the shift to NGSS. And you can’t do it all at once. Here are 5 things that you can do to strategically start implementing the NGSS without getting totally overwhelmed.
Classroom setup is an important factor in how your class will run. It determines how students will move, collaborate, and engage in classroom activities. Here are things to consider when setting up your science classroom. Setting Up Your Science Classroom…
I spent the first three days of my week becoming a Google Certified Educator. It was pretty intense, but I passed my level one and level two certification. The lists of cool things that I learned is pretty long, but…
The 3 dimensions of the NGSS are at the heart of the instructional shifts that come with these standards. 3D learning in the NGSS represents a move away from the memorization of unrelated facts toward a more student-driven approach to…
We started our state testing last week and oh… my… goodness. The kids are (mostly) doing a fantastic job of diligently working on problems, rereading their answers and showing what they know. But it requires a lot of brain power…
I have been getting A LOT of questions from teachers who are new to NGSS. Don’t panic! Even reading the next generation science standards can be a challenge. How do I read the NGSS? Check out this 10-minute guide to…
The Science and Engineering practice of Planning and Carrying out Investigations requires students to take a more active role in classroom experiment. Many teachers struggle with providing support for the experimental design process. However, it is essential that teachers provide…
This simple sample lesson allows students to explore how their shadow changes through out the day due to the position of the sun in the sky. Students can analyze the data created by the chalk outlines of their shadows.
The instructional shifts that come with NGSS are huge. Consequently, there are a lot of mistakes to be made. Here are the 7 most common mistakes that teachers make when shifting to the NGSS. What are the mistakes that teachers…
I love using evidence statements to write my objectives for my NGSS aligned classroom. This is one of the first steps in my unit planning process. Edit: 7/17/19- I forgot to mention that I DO NOT post these objectives because…
