Resources for NGSS and STEM curriculum

Resources Developed by Dean

Downloadable NGSS Resources on “Padlet”

Storyboarding an NGSS Unit

Learn how to effectively use this unique resource for NGSS and STEM Curriculum. For example, the 40”x40” laminated graphic organizer below is used to conceptualize an NGSS phenomenon-based unit of instruction. Consequently, this leads to specific lesson plans using the 5E inquiry model.

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Unit/Lesson Development Resources Designed by Dean

• NGSS Unit Planning PPT
• PBL and STEM Connection PPT
• NGSS Year-at-a-Glance Template
• Classroom Safety & Liability PPT
• Sample NGSS Lessons linked to phenomena 9-12
• Sample NGSS Lessons linked to phenomena 6-8
• Sample NGSS Lessons linked to phenomena K-5
• HS Bio Earth NGSS Course Template
• HS Chem Earth NGSS Course Template
• HS Physics Earth NGSS Course Template

Resources Developed by other Regional/National science experts

National/ California Frameworks

• NRC- National Framework for K-12 Science Ed-Free PDF download
• CA Science Framework (final version, 2016)
• CA Science Framework – PDF download
• NGSS Evidence Statements – details on Performance Expectations
• Common Core State Standards for Science

CA State & Local STEM/NGSS Resources

Phenomena-based Lesson and Unit Planning

Using Phenomena

• Exploratorium Science Snacks – explorations of phenomena with inexpensive materials
• Georgia State Phenomena Bank – Best site yet for phenomena, tips for use, guiding questions – searchable
• Phenomena for NGSS – searchable photos or GIFs to engage students
• Project Phenomena – Searchable Phenomena for NGSS lessons
• Phenomena: a Science Salon – from National Geographic
• The Wonder of Science Phenomena Bank – Searchable by PE’s
• YouTube Channel Trailer – Dramatic video trailers for biology, earth science, physics, astronomy and chemistry

NGSS-aligned Lesson/Unit Planning

NGSS-aligned Curriculum

• Better Lesson – NGSS-aligned Master Teacher Lessons, K-12
• Digital Chalkboard– California NGSS Resources/Rollout PD’s
• Digital Chalkboard– Integrated Middle School Science (IMSS)
• LAUSD Curriculum Maps (MS Integrated) – by Instructional Segments: optional Phenomena, Questions, Assessments, Units/Lessons
• LAUSD Curriculum Maps (HS 3-Course Model) – by Instructional Segments: optional Phenomena, Questions, Assessments, Units/Lessons
• OpenSciEd – TOP Instructional materials, Webinars, PD
• Quality Examples of Science Lessons and Units -NextGenScience k-12
• SCALE: Integrated NGSS project-based curriculum-7th-8th grade
• SCALE: Integrated NGSS project-based curriculum-6th grade

NGSS Instructional Shifts/Practices

NGSS Aligned Activities/Simulations/Media

• Amoeba Sisters – Creative animated biology videos students LOVE
• BioMan (HS) FREE biology/health games, virtual labs and videos
• Bozeman Science– NGSS Videos/Resources (the BEST!)
• Link Engineering– Resources linking content and engineering design
• NSTA Hub– Classroom Resources
• Phet Simulations – all sciences: EXCELLENT for data analysis
• Scratch Science Simulations – program your own interactive stories, games, animations
• Smithsonian Science HOW (MS) – meet scientists via webcasts/webchats
• UC Berkeley- Understanding Science (UC Berkeley) – Science Flow chart mapping tools for download
• Teach Engineering– NGSS-aligned hands-on lessons, activities and maker challenges
• Try Engineering– Lessons to use in the classroom

STEM Competitions, Summer Enrichment, Field Research

Informational Text Digital Resources

• Phys.org – excellent short science information texts; updated daily
• Biographic – California Academy of Sciences: great articles, videos and photos
• Science Magazine – Science news in brief, with images and video – MS-HS
• Boston Public Schools – non-fiction text passages, questions to support close reading assignments for K-12
• Britannica School – free access to Encyclopedia Britannica – MS-HS
• Science News for Students – reporting current events in STEM fields – MS
• CK-12 – create customized textbooks
• EPIC – Access to thousands of high quality, popular books for K-5
• Science News (Society for Science & the Public) – latest new, all fields – 9th & up
• Informational Texts in Science– downloadable list of more resources
• Microsoft Translator – (Windows-based only) Free App to translate words, documents, websites in real time
• National Geographic – Science news and features – MS-HS
• Science Daily – latest articles in many science domains – grades 8-12
• Newsela – Builds reading comprehension with relevant nonfiction taken from daily news
• Open Educational Resources – accessing complex & informational Texts
• PBS learning media – searchable innovative, standards-aligned resources, PD opportunities
• Science environmental articles for students – Cutting edge peer-reviewed environmental science research for MS-HS
• Science world – articles from Scholastic. Many available without a subscription
• Scientific American – Science news and features – grades 8-12
• Scholastic Learn at Home – Daily learning experiences, built around a story or video.
• Soft Schools.com – reading comprehension in science
• ReadWorks.org – reading passages filtered by subject/grade/product
• Time for kids – Authentic journalism on many topics for curious K-6 students
• Tween Tribune-Smithsonian – Science, technology, feature news written by kids and journalists

Assessment Resources

• CAST Info Video – latest state info on testing, good basic intro to new standards
• CAST Testing Resources: PDF fact sheet, resources, HS administration info and parent guide
• CAASPP Online Practice and Training Tests Portal – official
• Alternate CAA Science Testing Resources: PDF fact sheet, resources and parent guide
• CAA IEP team guidance – CAA Alternate Assessments for ELA, Math and Science (PDF)
• Some of the Best Digital Formative Assessment Tools for Teachers, from Educational Technology and Mobil Learning
• American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)- Science Assessment
• Developing Assessments for the NGSS – free PDF download
• Edulastic – NGSS Assessments for Science Instruction
• IXL Science – short formative assessments with vibrant visuals
• Next Generation Science Assessments Task Portal
• Performance Assessment Resource Bank – includes complex projects
• PISA-Program for Int’l Student Assessment
• Performance Task Assessment– learn to create your own culminating task
• Research + Practice Collaboratory – create 3D assessments with SEPs
• Stanford NGSS Assessment Project (SNAP) – model assessments
• STEM Teaching Tools – Short Course: How to Develop 3D Formative Assessments for the Science Classroom

Rubric/Evaluation sites

• Criteria for Procurring and Evaluating High Quality and Aligned Summative Science Assessments: summative assessment criteria guide developed by Achieve
• iRubric – Grading made easy!
• NGSS EQuIP Rubric for Lessons & Units (Achieve)
• Rubistar – Create your own Rubrics, use exemplary ones designed for science, PBL
• TeAch-nology – Rubic maker tools

Science Partnerships

Credentialing

• Authorizations to Teach Integrated Science in Grades 6 – 8
• Commission on Teacher Credentialing– Update on changes in credentialing
• Science Credentials and Authorizations (CSTA)
• Specialized Single Subject Science Credentials and Alignment with NGSS in California

Safety and Equipment