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The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) raise the academic bar for states and still leave them with the freedom to adopt or adapt materials and provide professional development to attain higher levels of…
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Appendix A: Grade 5 NGSS Unit, “Is It a New Substance?”
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In this unit, students conduct an investigation to determine if two substances combine to form a new substance. The students mix Substance W with a solution of Substance X dissolved in water. They need to complete the…
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Appendix B: Middle School NGSS Unit, “Water and Hydrogen Peroxide”
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Water molecules and hydrogen peroxide molecules each consist of only hydrogen and oxygen atoms. A water molecule consists of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. A hydrogen peroxide molecule consists of two hydrogen…
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Appendix C: High School NGSS Unit, “The Haber-Bosch Process”
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A chemist named Fritz Haber developed a process to produce ammonia directly from hydrogen and nitrogen as shown in the equation. An engineer named Karl Bosch designed the equipment needed for the process, and today the…
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Implementing Pedagogical Approaches to Support Students in Science Practices
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This chapter, by Kenneth L. Huff, establishes a contemporary view of science practices. It begins by providing a brief historical perspective of the role inquiry has played in the emergence of current practices. Then, a…
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This chapter, by Zong Vang, Eric Brunsell, and Elizabeth Alderton, addresses the inclusion of scientific argumentation in elementary classrooms and its connection to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). It…
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This chapter, by Mary Colson, explores changes to instructional planning that support three-dimensional learning, including specific techniques for helping students figure out possible explanations for observable…
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This chapter, by Tricia Shelton, examines the use of explanatory arguments for empowering students to construct their own understanding of scientific concepts. High school students are guided by their own questions as…
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Assessment That Reflects the Three Dimensions of the NGSS
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This chapter, by Susan German, addresses the importance of explicitly teaching crosscutting concepts, adding scientific argumentation to assessment, and redesigning assessments to move students toward attaining the…
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Promising Professional Learning: Tools and Practices
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This chapter, by Rodger W. Bybee, James B. Short, and Dora E. Kastel, explores professional learning strategies and emphasizes the importance of assessing instructional materials for both quality and Next Generation…
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Preparing Teachers to Successfully Implement the Three Dimensions of the NGSS
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This chapter, by David T. Crowther and Susan Gomez Zwiep, briefly outlines the challenges faced by leaders seeking to design and execute professional development that enables science educators to successfully implement…
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This chapter, by Kevin J. B. Anderson, shares examples from experiences that support teacher professional learning about scientific arguments based on evidence. The chapter also delves into strategies to help teachers…
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Examining Student Work and Interactions That Reflect the NGSS
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This chapter, by Deb M. Kneser, discusses the collaborative analysis of student work as an effective method of professional development. By engaging in a collaborative review of student work, science educators can…
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State Policies and Regulations for Implementing the NGSS
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This chapter, by Stephen L. Pruitt, addresses state policies and regulations that affect the implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). It focuses on the new standards, but also considers state and…
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This chapter, by Norman G. Lederman, Judith S. Lederman, and Selina L. Bartels, reviews the Next Generation Science Standards and then offers examples of elementary science methods teachers can use to apply the NGSS in…
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