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. Instead, they require a move toward…
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 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 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…
