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THE THREE DIMENSIONS OF SCIENCE LEARNING

Within the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), there are three distinct and equally important dimensions to learning science. These dimensions are combined to form each standard-or performance expectation-and each dimension works with the other two to help students build a cohesive understanding of science over time.

Crosscutting Concepts help students explore connections across the four domains of science, including Physical Science, Life Science, Earth and Space Science, and Engineering Design.

When these concepts, such as "cause and effect", are made explicit for students, they can help students develop a coherent and scientifically-based view of the world around them.

Science and Engineering Practices describe what scientists do to investigate the natural world and what engineers do to design and build systems. The practices better explain and extend what is meant by "inquiry" in science and the range of cognitive, social, and physical practices that it requires. Students engage in practices to build, deepen, and apply their knowledge of core ideas and crosscutting concepts.

Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs) are the key ideas in science that have broad importance within or across multiple science or engineering disciplines. These core ideas build on each other as students progress through grade levels and are grouped into the following four domains: Physical Science, Life Science, Earth and Space Science, and Engineering.

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The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are K-12 science content standards. Standards set the expectations for what students should know and be able to do. The NGSS were developed by states to improve science education for all students.

A goal for developing the NGSS was to create a set of research-based, up-to-date K-12 science standards. These standards give local educators the flexibility to design classroom learning experiences that stimulate students' interests in science and prepares them for college, careers, and citizenship.

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IMPLEMENT

The NGSS call for a three-dimensional approach to K-12 science instruction. This represents a significant transition from previous state standards. That's why effective implementation demands a great deal of collaboration and patience among states, districts, schools, teachers, and students.

Thoughtful and coordinated approaches to implementation will enable educators to inspire future generations of scientifically literate students. That is the vision of the NGSS. This website provides a range of high-quality resources that empower educators, administrators, parents, and the general public to help bring this vision to life.

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WHY

Science-and therefore science education-is central to the lives of all Americans.

A high-quality science education means that students will develop an in-depth understanding of content and develop key skills-communication, collaboration, inquiry, problem solving, and flexibility-that will serve them throughout their educational and professional lives.

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Improving Science Education Through Three-Dimensional Learning Quick Search Next Generation Science Standards Within the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), there are three distinct and equally important dimensions to learning science. These dimensions are combined to form each standard-or performance expectation-and each dimension works with the other two to help students build a cohesive understanding of science over time.

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National Geographic Learning has a built a comprehensive science solution to meet 100% of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Students will master science and engineering skills needed to succeed in the 21st century. Next Generation Science was developed using engaging and relevant National Geographic content; inspiring students to build foundations for science success has never been easier.

Complete coverage of the NGSS

Built-in science inquiry to promote scientific practices

National Geographic Explorers and scientists inspire students through real-world science

Components are available in both English and Spanish.

*Next Generation Science Standards is a registered trademark of Achieve. Neither Achieve nor the lead states and partners that developed the Next Generation Science Standards was involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

Interact with the program through our online and eBook solutions for desktop and mobile devices.

Dr. Randy Bell

Associate Dean and Professor of Science Education, Oregon State University, Next Generation Science Standards Review Team Member
"As a participant in the development of the NGSS, I am committed to helping teachers implement the new standards. As a member of the National Geographic Learning writing team, I am excited to bring you a powerful curriculum designed to make implementing the NGSS easier for teachers and more fun for students."

Malcolm Butler, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Science Education, University of Central Florida

Dr. Malcolm Butler's teaching and research addresses multicultural issues in the classroom. He has worked to support typically underserved student populations and has interest in the areas of writing to learn in science, science content for elementary teachers, and coastal and environmental education professional development for teachers.

Kathy Cabe Trundle, Ph.D.

STEM Education Department Head and Professor at North Carolina State University

Dr. Kathy Trundle currently teaches master's and doctoral level courses in science education. She studies children's and adult's understandings of Earth and space science concepts, and she has been active in the development of science teacher education programs.

Judith Lederman, Ph.D.

Director of Teacher Education, Illinois Institute of Technology

Dr. Judith Lederman has taught science in classrooms ranging from pre-K science to graduate level education courses and post-graduate professional development workshops. Dr. Lederman is known nationally and internationally for her work in the teaching and learning of Scientific Inquiry in both formal and informal settings.

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National Geographic Learning - NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE

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National Geographic Learning has a built a comprehensive science solution to meet 100% of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Students will master science and engineering skills needed to succeed in the 21st century. Next Generation Science was developed using engaging and relevant National Geographic content; inspiring students to build foundations for science success has never been easier.

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The Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy are the next generation of K-12 literacy standards.

In grades 6-12, Common Core State Standards require teachers of history/social studies, science, and technical subjects to use their content area expertise to help students and ELA teachers meet the particular challenges of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language in their respective fields.

For this reason, there are a number of crossovers between the Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core ELA standards.

To illustrate where NGSS and Common Core ELA standards intersect in technical subjects, here are a few the ELA standards relevant to NGSS:

Common Core ELA Technical Subject Standards

Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts. RST6-8.1

Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; provide an accurate summary of the text distinct from prior knowledge or opinions. RST6-8.2

Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks. RST6-8.3

Integrate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text with a version of that information expressed visually (e.g., in a flowchart, diagram, model, graph, or table). RST6-8.7

Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based on research findings, and speculation in a text. RST6-8.8

Real-World Examples of the Crossover Between STEM And ELA

The first Common Core ELA science and technical subject standard for grades 6-8 listed above requires that students use evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts. As students are engaging in the Next Generation Science Standards, they have that opportunity. They should be able to accurately summarize text distinct from prior knowledge. Further, as students assume the role of scientist and engineer, they generate their own nonfiction text using the scientific or engineering process.

Another Common Core ELA science and technical subject standard is to integrate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text with a version of that information expressed visually. Thinking back to the STEM classroom, as students gather data to analyze, they have the opportunity to create line graphs, bar graphs, pie charts, and pictograms, even at an early age. In fact, there are many opportunities in the creation of infographics to engage students in expressing information visually in the context of the Next Generation Science Standards.

Finally, distinguishing among facts, reasoned judgment based on research findings, and speculation in a text is an ELA standard, but it is also the culminating piece of any STEM process, whether science or engineering related. This process requires students to engage in evidence-based writing. As they come back as a class to debrief, it's also an opportunity to look at what approach they are taking with their partner, compare that to their peers' work, analyze the differences, create explanations, and then reason, separating fact from opinion and reasoned judgments.

As outlined in the examples above, these crossovers between NGSS and Common Core ELA science and technical subject standards offer plenty of opportunities for STEM instructors to do their part in helping to ensure that all students are college and career ready in literacy no later than the end of high school. While that goal is one set by Common Core ELA standards and literacy has traditionally been the domain of ELA teachers, literacy skills are the foundation of all learning. A coordinated effort at teaching, strengthening, and reinforcing these skills across multiple subjects, including STEM learning, is a practice that makes good sense for both students and teachers.

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Where do NGSS and ELA Standards Intersect?

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The Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy are the next generation of K-12 literacy standards. In grades 6-12, Common Core State Standards require teachers of history/social studies, science, and technical subjects to use their content area expertise to help students and ELA teachers meet the particular challenges of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language in their respective fields.