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Teach Sound Using TwistedWave

TwistedWave is a free online audio editor. In this video, Eric Curts shares an idea for how teachers can use this tool as part of a science lesson...

Skew the Script

Educators know learning math computation but failing to learn mathematical reasoning just won't cut it. Skew the Script is a website that offers...

Makerspaces & STEM

Dr. Adam Maltese, associate professor at Indiana University, discusses making, makerspaces, maker programs, and STEM implementation. "It's not what...

Your questions about 3-dimensional learning answered

The 3 dimensions of the NGSS are at the heart of the instructional shifts that come with these standards. 3D learning in the NGSS represents a move...

Bozeman Science Videos

Paul Anderson of Bozeman Science presents a series of videos on the basics of NGSS and 3D learning. He also presents a video on each of the...

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...

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....

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...