Become aware of the National Research Council’s A Framework for K-12 Science Education and the development, intent and design of the Next Generation Science Standards adopted by California. Learn how to read the architecture of the NGSS and example key components.
Delve deeper into the intent and design of NGSS and some of its supporting appendices, analyze key instructional shifts and reflect on how to adapt available resources to assist in planning for instructional changes.
Come learn about State and County initiatives and efforts to prepare for NGSS. An update on the state implementation timeline and the development of the CA Science Framework will be discussed. We will review a model for planning professional development that will support teachers bringing NGSS to the classroom will be shared.
Become aware of the National Research Council’s A Framework for K-12 Science Education and the development, intent and design of the Next Generation Science Standards adopted by California. Learn how to read the architecture of the NGSS and example key components.
Delve deeper into the intent and design of NGSS and some of its supporting appendices, analyze key instructional shifts and reflect on how to adapt available resources to assist in planning for instructional changes.
