NGSS Science and Engineering Practices

Appendix F – Outlines the purpose and rationale of the Science and Engineering Practices.

Science and Engineering Practices Matrix

Definitions and Examples

Standards Aligned System

K-12 Unifying Themes

K-12 Unifying Themes (Crosscutting Concepts)

K-12 Inquiry and Design (Science Practices)

K-12 Inquiry and Design (Science Practices)

Grade Level Curriculum Framework

K-5 Scope and Sequence
PA Core Science Curriculum Framework Kindergarten
PA Core Science Curriculum Framework Grade 1
PA Core Science Curriculum Framework Grade 2
PA Core Science Curriculum Framework Grade 3
PA Core Science Curriculum Framework Grade 4
PA Core Science Curriculum Framework Grade 5
Middle School Scope and Sequence
PA Core Science Curriculum Framework Middle School – Earth and Space Science
PA Core Science Curriculum Framework Middle School – Life Science
PA Core Science Curriculum Framework Middle School – Physical Science
PA Core Science Curriculum Framework High School – Earth and Space Science
PA Core Science Curriculum Framework High School – Life Science
PA Core Science Curriculum Framework High School – Physical Science

K-12 Framework by Discipline

Earth and Space Science Framework K-12
Life Science Framework K-12
Physical Science Framework K-12

Long Term Transfer Goals, Big Ideas, and Essential Questions

Earth and Space Science
Inquiry and Design
Life Science
Physical Science
Unifying Themes

Storylines

Grades K-2
Kindergarten
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grades 3-5
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Middle School (6-8) Physical Sciences
Middle School (6-8) Life Sciences
Middle School (6-8) Engineering Design
High School (9-12) Physical Sciences
High School (9-12) Life Sciences
High School (9-12) Earth and Space Sciences
High School (9-12) Engineering Design

Other

Book – A Framework for K-12 Science Education
Book – Guide to Implementing the Next Generation Science Standards
How to Read the Next Generation Science Standards
Infographic – How Will Science Education Change with the NGSS?
Middle and High School Course Mapping – Appendix K, revised 2013-08-30
Next Generation Science Standards – Book Notes
NGSS Fact Sheet
NGSS Introduction and Overview
NGSS Overview for Principals
NGSS Structure – How to Read the Next Generation Science Standards