Argumentation helps scientists to understand the world around them. Also, it is a tool that we use in our everyday lives to improve our understanding of a subject. However, argumentation was absent in previous versions of the standards. Here is…
I have gotten several messages from people over the last few weeks about how I create Next Generation Storylines. Honestly, it is a difficult question to answer, because I am not a linear planner. But, I’ve come up with a…
I have been using interactive notebooks in my science classroom for over 10 years. I have made countless changes to my notebooks since I started using them all of those years ago. Below, I will tell you everything that I…
The NGSS Crosscutting Concepts are one of the three dimensions of the standards. There are many uses for them in your science classroom. However, teachers often underutilize them. Below I explain what the Crosscutting Concepts are and how to use…
Science and Engineering Practices are one of the three dimensions of the NGSS. They represent a significant change in science education because they empower students to take the lead in their own education. And, they represent a shift away from…
Get correlation and causal relationship examples and see what these terms mean in the Next Generation Science classroom. Correlation and Causal Relationship Examples When you look at the NSTA Matrix of the Crosscutting Concepts, it states that relationships can be…
For years, I started the year in my science classroom in essentially the same way. Why? Because it was what I had always done AND it seemed like the other science teachers around me were doing the same thing. But,…
The setup of your science classroom is very important in how the classroom will run. Here are important things to consider when setting up your science classroom for the year. What things should you consider when you set up your…
The Crosscutting Concepts connect the content of different disciplines. However, your students won’t understand these connections unless they are explicitly made for your students. One excellent way to make these connections for your students is to use a Crosscutting Concept…
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…
