Overview of NGSS
NGSS Performance Expectations and Ca Framework
Grade | Performance Expectations | Ca Framework |
TK | (There are no PE's for TK) | Transitional Kindergarten |
K-2 | K-2 Framework | |
3-5 | 3-5 Framework | |
6-8 (integrated) | 6-8 Framework | |
9-12 (3 course model) | 9-12 Framework |
Science Pacing (When Physically at School)
Science Pacing (When Physically at School) |
Resources for Planning (Phenomena, Planning Templates, 5 E learning Cycle)
Science and Engineering Practices: How students "discover" the content resources/supports
Science and Engineering Practices:
How students "discover" the content
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Cross Cutting Concepts: How students "think" or the "lens" they use to understand science
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Cause and Effect | |
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Structure and Function | |
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System and System Models | |
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Scale, Proportion, and Quantity | |
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Stability and Change | |
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Energy and Matter | |
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Patterns |
Science Talk Resources
Science Notebook Resources
Science Wall
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Digital Notebook
(Google Slides)
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Paper Packet
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Binder
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Physical Paper Notebook
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Notebook with label prompt
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One side Student side and one side teacher side
(also lower elementary)
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One side relate back to phenomena and the other side teacher/class side
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Right and Left Side Material has specific guidelines
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Cognitive Rigor Matrix for Science
Science Performance Task Resources
Science Performance Task |
CAST Test Items