California Classroom Science
Next Generation Science Standards Home - CESA 2
Welcome to the CESA depository of professional development materials for understanding and implementing the Next Generation Science Standards. These materials and this page are still continuing in their development, so please let us know of any feedback you may have. These materials were developed as part of a CESA led committee that included Chad Janowski, Judy Sargent, Eric Brunsell, Shelley Lee, Dennis Kostac, Curt Julian, Kevin Anderson, Ellen Van Pay and Laurie Mitchell. Kevin's First Letter on Adoption of the Wisconsin Next Generation Science Standards (aka WINGSS) NGSS links and PD resources (focus on CESA #2 workshop materials) Half-day Overview of the NGSS - powerpoint slides for a half day K-12 overview NGSS in DCI view and the NGSS in topic view - updated version as of May 1, 2013 with math and ELA connections Timeline and planning for NGSS Roll out - ideas for rolling out the NGSS in your districts Presentation Slides - general - overview of the NGSS CESA Science PD Materials
The Einstein Project
Michigan Math and Science Centers Network
Free K - 12 Common Core Lesson Plans and Ideas
Sixth Grade Reading: Informational Text Scroll Up Scroll Down back Key Ideas and Details: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. 107 Lesson(s) Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments. 72 Lesson(s) Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes). 16 Lesson(s) Craft and Structure: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings. 35 Lesson(s) Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, chapter, or section fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the ideas. 24 Lesson(s) Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text. 23 Lesson(s) 17 Lesson(s)
Science Web Links
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Information on the Next Generation Science Standards. The Thinkfinity Portal Learn about and access high-quality, standards-based lesson plans, student activities, reviewed Web sites and other resources for a variety of content areas. For science specifically, click on Science NetLinks on the right hand side of the page. National Science Education Standards (ONLINE) Benchmarks for Science Literacy (ONLINE) Science NetLinks is part of the Thinkfinity Network. The Why Files Science Behind the Headlines (excellent student-friendly scientific feature articles) Science at NASA A current online magazine of scientific research, events, and information for students and teachers Powers of Ten View the Milky Way at 10 million light years from the Earth.
National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies: Chapter 2—The Themes of Social Studies
Standards Main Page Executive Summary Preface Introduction Thematic Strands Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of culture and cultural diversity. Human beings create, learn, share, and adapt to culture. Cultures are dynamic and change over time. Through experience, observation, and reflection, students will identify elements of culture as well as similarities and differences among cultural groups across time and place. In schools, this theme typically appears in units and courses dealing with geography, history, sociology, and anthropology, as well as multicultural topics across the curriculum. Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of the past and its legacy. Studying the past makes it possible for us to understand the human story across time. Knowing how to read, reconstruct and interpret the past allows us to answer questions such as: How do we learn about the past?
John Deere Communities - Special Intiatives - AWIM - A World In Motion - SAE International
Special Initiatives - John Deere Communities About John Deere A strong portfolio of interrelated businesses, coupled with the core values of integrity, quality, commitment, and innovation, makes Deere & Company one of the world's most admired businesses today. John Deere is a global leader in agricultural, turf, forestry, and construction equipment for customers whose work and livelihood are rooted in the land. The John Deere Inspire initiative is funding the A World in Motion® program in several John Deere communities throughout the U.S., with a plan to expand the initiative worldwide in the future. Objective John Deere Inspire is a global initiative that is designed to inspire the next generation of innovators through education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), coupled with connections and hands-on experiences with the real world. Goals/Expectations
NGSS for California Public Schools, K-12 - Science
NGSS Standards On September 4, 2013, the State Board of Education (SBE) adopted the Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools, Kindergarten through Grade Twelve (CA NGSS) as required by California Education Code 60605.85. The NGSS Appendices A-M were also adopted to assist teachers in the implementation of the new science standards and to aid in the development of the new science curriculum framework. The California Next Generation Science Standards (CA NGSS) can be viewed below by grade level Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCI): Life Sciences, Earth and Space Sciences, and Physical Sciences or by grade level Topic (e.g., Chemical Reactions, Structure and Function, or Space Systems). How to Read the CA NGSS Standards (DOC) Kindergarten through Grade Five Standards Standards Arranged by Disciplinary Core Ideas (Life, Earth and Space, and Physical Science) Standards Arranged by Topic (e.g., Chemical Reactions, Structure and Function, or Space Systems) Grades 9-12 by Topic (DOC)
Instruction
Professional Development Quality Review Rubric-The Ohio Science Quality Review Rubric provides criteria by which to evaluate the alignment and overall quality of lessons and units with respect to Ohio’s New Learning Standards. The Ohio rubric is modeled after the Educators Evaluating the Quality of Instructional Products (EQuIP) Rubric for Lessons & Units. It provides criteria to measure the alignment and overall quality of lessons and units. Quality Review Rubric in Science Videos-These series of webinar videos demonstrate how to use the criteria in the Science Quality Review Rubric. Resources An Example of How to Use the Science Standards and Model Curriculum Documents Presentation - This presentation outlines examples of how to use Ohio’s Science Standards and Model Curriculum to teach science content integrated with science processes and applications. Eye of Integration Blank Template – The Eye of Integration is a tool to encourage depth, rigor and relevancy in Ohio classrooms.
