Resources

NGSS 101 PD, Part 1: Overview

In this resource from Science for All, learn the basics of the Next Generation Science Standards. This series was created in partnership by the...

Lost in Translation: Best Tools for EL Learners: On-Demand Workshop

Translation tools can support educators in integrating a student’s home language into instruction. This workshop, facilitated by Alisha Foor,...

Science and Engineering Practices

View this resource from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction on each of the Science and Engineering Practices. Use the bulleted list to...

NSTA NGSS Hub

The National Science Teachers Association has developed a series of resources and tools to assist teachers in the adoption of NGSS science standards....

Going 3D with the GRC

This site is a collection of vetted, three-dimensional lessons aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards and state standards developed from...

3-Dimensional Learning

The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) represents the largest conceptual shift in teaching science in decades. This revolution will only occur...

Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science was created to support the next generation of science teachers. The website aggregates resources developed by Paul Andersen and...

OpenSciEd

OpenSciEd was launched to improve the supply of and address demand for high quality, open-source, full-course science instructional materials, while...

Tools for Ambitious Science Teaching

This website provides a vision of ambitious science instruction for elementary, middle school, and high school classrooms. Ambitious teaching...

Using Phenomena in NGSS-aligned lessons and units

This resource from NGSS describes what phenomena are, why they are such a big deal, how they are related to three-dimensional learning, how phenomena...

3-Dimensional Instruction

This resource from the Rhode Island Department of Education describes how 3D learning is different, how often each of the 3 dimensions should be...

What are Storylines?

Next Generation Science storylines is a website that describes why storylines are an effective instructional method. It also provides examples of...

What are Phenomena?

Phenomena are a central component of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) aligned teaching and learning, but what ARE phenomena and how can local...

K-8 IDOE STEM Self-Evaluation Tool

This self-evaluation tool is based on the K-8 STEM Certification rubric. Use this Google Form with your STEM Team to evaluate your current program,...

K-8 Required Evidence Changes Guide

View this resource for a comprehensive list of STEM Certification Rubric updates for required evidence. All changes from the 2021-2022 rubric to the...

NGSS Overview for Principals

Many states across the country have adopted new standards called the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), which are based on research regarding...

Instructional Leadership for Science Practices

Many states across the country have adopted new standards called the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), which are based on research regarding...

NGSS Demystified: A Toolkit for Training Teachers

Many states across the country have adopted new standards called the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), which are based on research regarding...

What School Building Administrators Should Know About NGSS

Many states across the country have adopted new standards called the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), which are based on research regarding...

Administrators Matter in NGSS Implementation

Many states across the country have adopted new standards called the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), which are based on research regarding...