Implement

The NGSS calls 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 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.

For more information, go to the Next Generation Science Standards website.

Implementation Tools

Great as a reference for districts and sites to share with colleagues during professional learning sessions, or for presentations. 

•  NGSS Pathway Model
•  Three Dimensions of NGSS (Color | B&W)
•  NGSS Implementation Workbook
•  Exercises 1-8 NGSS Implementation Worksheets
•  NGSS Indicators for Implementation
•  Glossary Terms for NGSS
•  Examination of Student Work Protocol
•  CA NGSS Rollout Links
•  For Principals
•  NGSS Messaging Cards

Phenomena

• Using Phenomena in NGSS-Designed Lessons and Units: a handout that describes how educators can use phenomena to drive three-dimensional teaching and learning. 
• Criteria for Evaluating Phenomena: a tool used in NGSS@NSTA professional learning experiences.
• Qualities of a Good Anchor Phenomenon: a resource from the Research + Practice Collaboratory
• Q&A with Brian Reiser: a short interview about phenomena and their connection to the NGSS and three-dimensional learning. 
• Flowchart for designing Phenomenon-Based Instruction: A tool to guide selection of three dimensions to integrate during instruction.
   

Tools for Unpacking NGSS Dimensions

• Overview for Unpacking the Three Dimensions

• Unpacking Practices Worksheet

• Unpacking Crosscutting Concepts Worksheet

• Unpacking Core Ideas Worksheet

Evidence Statements

The NGSS Evidence Statements provide educators with additional detail on what students should know and be able to do. These Evidence Statements are statements of observable and measurable components that, if met, will satisfy NGSS performance expectations.

• High School
• Middle grades
• Elementary grades

Matrices

• NGSS Organized by Topic and Disciplinary Core Idea (Color | B&W)
• Disciplinary Core Ideas in NGSS 
• Science and Engineering Practices
• Crosscutting Concepts 
• Engineering Connections
• Nature of Science Connections

NGSS Parent Guides

These NGSS Parent Guides illustrate how the standards are a powerful foundation to help students build a cohesive understanding of science over time. The parent guides are available for Grades K-2, Grade 3-5, Grades 6-8, and Grades 9-12.  

• Parent Guide K to 2 RCOE STEM
• Parent Guide K to 2nd Spanish
• Parent Guide GR3 to 5 RCOE STEM
• Parent Guide 3rd to 5th Spanish
• Parent Guide GR6 to 8 RCOE STEM
• Parent Guide 6th to 8th Spanish
• Parent Guide GR9 to 12 RCOE STEM
• Parent Guide 9th to 12th Spanish