1. Next Generation Science Standards Shifts from the Old and New
Shellie Wilmott, DUSD Science Coach
Karen Brown, Fallon MS Teacher

2. STEM - Technology: research, programming, simulations & modeling
Engineering: identifying real-world problems & designing solutions
Math: incorporating math with science (graphing, rations, vocabulary)
Literacy/Writing: (CER - Claim, Evidence & Reasoning)

3. Performance Expectations
DCI - Disciplinary Core Ideas
Crosscutting Concepts
Science and Engineering Practices
Engineering Matrix K-12
NGSS Website
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4. The Science and Engineering Practices
Asking Questions and Defining Problems
Developing and Using Models
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
Analyzing and Interpreting Data
Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking
Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
Engaging in Argument from Evidence
Obtaining, Evaluating and Communicating Information
NGSS Practices Per Grade Level Matrix

5. Shifts
K-12 Science will be interconnected to the “Nature of Science” as it is practiced and experienced in the real world
Concepts addressed each year
MS will be integrated approach - physical, earth and life sciences
Core Ideas threaded throughout grades K-12

6. Shifts
Student Driven - “Student Performance Expectations” not “Curriculum”
Processing, Questioning, and Thinking
Teacher is a Facilitator
Fewer Topics - Long, on-going projects and topic thinking (similar to CCSS practices)

7. NGSS - Testing What does it look like and the proposed timeline?
CST tests administered in grades 5, 8 and 10 for the years 2015, 2016, 2017
NGSS Assessment Pilot Test
NGSS Assessment Field Test
NGSS Operational Assessment

8. Engineering Activity Pipe toy CER Graphic Organizer
MS Penguin Peril lesson
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9. Questions & Resources
Please write all questions on index cards and I will be posting FAQs on the DUSD parent website
Feel free to view resources on the or NSTA Parent Q & A Handout