S/CDN Science March 3, 2016

Resources for Leadership Support for the NYSSLS Transition: Dr. Helen Pashley

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

  1. Quick Overview
  • Print resources
  • National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
  • Why K-12 Science Standards Matter
  • Making Connections to the Common Core
  • How to Read the Standards
  • Achieve. (This is the organization that developed the NGSS from the K-12 Framework for Science.)
  • Improving Science through 3D learning. Getting to know NGSS. Why NGSS? And Implement NGSS
  • The Appendices address Conceptual Shifts, Practices, Engineering Design, All Standards, All Students etc.
  • Video Resources
  • National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
  • New Standards for a New Generation

3:42 minutes

  • Paul Andersen - a teacher from Bozeman MT. A leader in NGSS implementation.
  • 6:42 minutes

b. In more depth

  • Print
  • A Framework forK-12 Science Education. (2012)National Academies Press. ISBN 978-0-309-21742-2

for understanding NGSS

  • Moulding Brett D., Bybee Rodger W., and Paulson Nicole. (2015) A Vision and Plan for Science Teaching and Learning – A Educators Guide to A Framework for K-12 Science Education, Next Generation Science Standards and State Science Standards. Essential teaching and Learning Publications. ISBN 978-0-9962975-0-9.

Translates current science education research into classroom instruction

  • Video Resources
  • Paul Andersen - a teacher from Bozeman MT. A leader in NGSS implementation

Series of excellent videos on all 3 dimensions of the NGSS

  • Teaching Channel

22 short videos (4-15 minutes) on NGSS topics

New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS)

  • Print/on-line
  • NYSED
  • Introduction and front matter
  • Final draft standards
  • Video Resource
  • New York State Science Education Consortium
  • Responding to the Draft Standards survey, covers development and key questions about NYSSLS
  • Face to Face
  • Science Teachers Association on New York State (STANYS)

State and section conferences which will focus on NYSSLS in 2016

Leaders are currently receiving professional development to build capacity and understanding

Professional Development Resources

  • Print
  • Banko William et al. (2013) Science for the Next Generation: Preparing for the New Standards. NSTA Press. ISBN 978-1-936959-26-6. Elementary NGSS sample lessons
  • Brunsell Eric., Kneser Deb M., Niemi Kevin J.,(2014)Introducing Teachers and Administrators to the NGSS – A Professional Development Facilitator’s Guide. NSTA Press. ISBN 978-1-938946-18-9

Blueprint/menu for professional development on all aspects of NGSS rollout and implementation.

  • Bybee Roger W. (2013) Translating the NGSS for Classroom Instruction NSTA Press. ISBN 9781938946011. A guide to developing NGSS units and curriculum.
  • Harlan Wynne. Teaching Science for Understanding in Elementary and Middle Schools. (2015) Heinemann. ISBN 978-0-325-06159-7. The best single resource for developing student understanding in science.
  • Internet/Video
  • National Science Foundation

Comprehensive package of materials, videos and discussion tools to move to phenomenon based teaching

  • NSTA

NGSS implementation and PD resources

  • Other StatesPlease note these are aligned to NGSS not NYSSLS)
  • California

Overall detailed plan

Menu of Professional development offerings, power points and scripts

Structuring professional development to implement

Developing course models/curriculum

  • Massachusetts

Includes timelines and resources provided to districts/teachers

  • Michigan – Wayne County Wayne County Michigan

Includes models for blended and on-line PD

  • New Jersey

Includes detailed curriculum maps