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In this chapter, we examine student engagement in the science practice of constructing explanations, which is a key practice of science and lies at the core of what the discipline is about. Engaging in explanation…
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Engaging in Argument From Evidence
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In this chapter, we offer three vignettes of the practice of engaging in argument from evidence. These examples highlight the ways in which the components of engaging in argument from evidence—supported claims,…
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Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
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In this chapter, the details of the practice of obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information are outlined and examples and resources provided related to implementing the practice. We hope that this information…
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The first part of this chapter explains the importance of the two practices that include elements designed to address the different goals and outcomes of engineering. The latter part of the chapter, shares a classroom…
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This chapter is about fostering what we call academically productive talk in science classrooms to support students’ engagement with the eight science and engineering practices. We first introduce a picture of the most…
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Throughout the chapters, we have provided many vivid images of students who are learning science in meaningful ways. In this chapter, we provide guidance about how these goals can be accomplished, using two examples.…
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This chapter concludes our discussion of the science and engineering practices with a summary of the big ideas from the book and a few strategies. We revisit some important ideas about science and engineering practices…
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Facilitating Professional Development Using This Book
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This chapter discusses how to use the book to plan professional development. It includes a description of two “strands” of work that schools need to engage in during the implementation process, provides guideposts for…
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This chapter identifies a series of challenging questions and issues that arise frequently during professional development related to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Through discussions, reflections, and…
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This chapter provides suggestions for administrators as they consider how to lead and support implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). It’s important to remember that change happens in a very…
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Exploring the Practices and Crosscutting Concepts
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This chapter provides a series of activities to help science teachers understand the three dimensions of the Framework for K–12 Science Education—science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and…
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Supporting Science Learning for All Students
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This chapter includes activities that explore the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Appendix D, “All Standards, All Students” and the case studies included with that appendix. These classroom case studies…
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Fostering Discussion About Curricular Decisions
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This chapter focuses on beginning discussions related to curricular decisions including course mapping, designing essential questions and performance assessments, and using the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)…
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Connecting NGSS and the Common Core State Standards
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This chapter introduces educators to the connections between the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in both mathematics and English language arts. The activities provided…
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NGSS: Giving Every Student a Choice
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The process for developing the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) was not a simple one. There were many decisions made that while necessary did not make the process simpler. However, one decision was never in…
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