K-12 Science Presentation for the Scotia-Glenville CSD Board of Education April 29, 2019

NGSS: The Wonder of ScienceUnraveling the Next Generation Science Standards

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Why New Science Standards?SCIENCE EDUCATIONNEEDED AN UPDATE

New York State’s K-12 science standards were adopted in

1996. Since that time, we’ve made major advances in science

and technology and gained a better understanding of how

students learn these subjects.

The current Grade 4 & 8 Science Exams and high school

Science Regents Exams are based on the 1996 standards.

The new NYS science standards are based on the national

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). These new

standards place a greater emphasis on scientific process,

problem solving, and the interconnectedness of scientific

disciplines.2

The new standards aren’t curriculum but guide the development of curriculum and assessment.

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Why NGSS?

● Rooted in cognitive psychology research on how kids learn science

● Progressions: All components are organized systematically across multiple years of school

● Developed with input from field experts and the NYSSLS had input from NYS stakeholders

● Doesn’t emphasize discrete facts ● Provides students with engaging

opportunities to experience how science is actually done

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NGSS Seamlessly Addresses the Four C’s

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Science classrooms are shifting towards doing science, not just learning about science.

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Understanding the NGSS Shifts…

Let’s Dive In! 7

K-12 Science education should reflect the interconnected nature of science as it is practiced and experienced in the real world.

Less:

Learning of ideas disconnected from

questions about phenomena

More:

Systems thinking and modeling to

explain phenomena and to give a

context for the ideas to be learned

Shift 01

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The NGSS are measurable student performance expectations - not curriculum.

Less:

Teachers providing information to the

whole class and being assessed on rote

knowledge.

More:

Assessments may include students

conducting investigations, solving

problems, and engaging in discussions

with teacher guidance

Shift 02

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The science concepts in the NGSS build coherently from K - 12.

Less:

Compartmentalized and “siloed”

curriculum and instruction

More:

Vertical, horizontal, and cross-curricular

collaboration and development

Shift 03

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The NGSS focus on deeper understanding of content as well as application of content.

Less:

Student reading textbooks and

answering questions at the end of each

chapter or making isolated calculations

without application.

More:

Students reading multiple sources and

relying on this research to make

informed claims about scientific

observations. Students developing

mathematical formulae and models to

represent observations

Shift 04

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Science and engineering are integrated in the NGSS, from K-12.

Less:

Teachers posing questions with only one

right answer

More:

Problem solving will no longer be

one-dimensional. Students will be

researching, investigating, discussing,

and defending open-ended questions

that focus on the strength of the

evidence used to generate claims

Shift 05

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The NGSS are designed to prepare students for college, career, and citizenship.

Less:

Oversimplification of activities for

students who are perceived to be “less

able” to do science and engineering

More:

Provision of supports so that all

students can engage in sophisticated

science and engineering practices

(problem solving)

Shift 06

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The NGSS and Common Core State Standards (English language arts and mathematics) are aligned.

Less:

Worksheets

More:

Student writing of journals, reports,

posters, and media presentations that

offer explanations and arguments

Shift 07

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Cross-Curricular Design of NGSS

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Scaffolding Writing a Claim, Evidence & Reasoning

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The Three Dimensions of NGSSThe NGSS differ from prior science standards in that they integrate three dimensions into each performance expectation (measurable outcome of the standard).

Dimension 1: Science & Engineering Practices (aka problem solving skills)

How students learn: Activities that scientists and engineers engage in to understand the world or solve a problem.

Dimension 2: Crosscutting Concepts (aka making connections)What students look for: Ideas which are not specific to any one discipline of science but cut across them all.

Dimension 3: Disciplinary Core Ideas (aka content)What students learn: Concepts in science and engineering that have broad importance within and across disciplines as well as relevance in people’s lives.

After curriculum revision, Scotia science lessons will have evidence of a practice, crosscutting concept, and core idea. 17

Dimension 1: Science & Engineering PracticesHow to think like a scientist or engineer:

● Asking Questions & Defining Problems

● Planning & Carrying Out Investigations

● Analyzing & Interpreting Data

● Developing & Using Models

● Constructing Explanations & Designing Solutions

● Engaging in Argument from Evidence(Argumentation is the process by which explanations and solutions are reached)

● Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking

● Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information 18

Dimension 2: Crosscutting Concepts

● Patterns

● Cause & Effect: Mechanism & Explanation

● Scale, Proportion, & Quantity (could also include age)

● Systems & System Models

● Energy & Matter: Flows, Cycles, & Conservation

● Structure & Function

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Dimension 3: Disciplinary Core IdeasPhysical Science Content

PS1: Matter and Its InteractionsPS1.A Structure and Properties of MatterPS1.B Chemical ReactionsPS1.C Nuclear Processes

PS2: Motion and Stability: Forces andInteractions

PS2.A Forces and MotionPS2.B Types of InteractionsPS2.C Stability and Instability in Physical

Systems

PS3: EnergyPS3.A Definitions of EnergyPS3.B Conservation of Energy and Energy

TransferPS3.C Relationship Between Energy and

ForcesPS3.D Energy in Chemical Processes and

Everyday Life

PS4: Waves and their Applications inTechnologies for Information Transfer

PS4.A Wave PropertiesPS4.B Electromagnetic RadiationPS4.C Information Technologies and

Instrumentation

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Dimension 3: Disciplinary Core IdeasLife Science Content

LS1: From Molecules to OrganismsLS 1.A Structure and FunctionLS 1.B Growth and Development of

OrganismsLS1.C Organization of Matter and EnergyLS1.D Information Processing

LS2: Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, andDynamics

LS2.A Interdependent Relationships inEcosystems

LS2.B Cycles of Matter and Energy Transferin Ecosystems

LS2.C Ecosystem Dynamics, Functioning,and Resilience

LS2.D Social Interactions and GroupBehavior

LS3: Heredity: Inheritance and Variation ofTraits

LS3.A Inheritance of TraitsLS3.B Variation of Traits

LS4: Biological Evolution: Unity and DiversityLS4.A Evidence of Common Ancestry and

DiversityLS4.B Natural SelectionLS4.C AdaptationLS4.D Biodiversity and Humans

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Dimension 3: Disciplinary Core IdeasEarth & Space Science Content

ESS1: Earth's Place in the UniverseESS1.A The Universe and Its StarsESS1.B Earth and the Solar SystemESS1.C The History of Planet Earth

ESS2: Earth's SystemsESS2.A Earth Materials and SystemsESS2.B Plate Tectonics and Large-Scale

System InteractionsESS2.C The Roles of Water in Earth's

Surface ProcessesESS2.D Weather and ClimateESS2.E Biogeology

ESS3: Earth and Human ActivityESS3.A Natural ResourcesESS3.B Natural HazardsESS3.C Human Impacts on Earth SystemsESS3.D Global Climate Change

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Dimension 3: Disciplinary Core IdeasEngineering, Technology & the Application of Science Content

ETS1: Engineering DesignETS1.A Defining and Delimiting an

Engineering ProblemETS1.B Developing Possible SolutionsETS1.C Optimizing the Design Solution

ETS2: Links Among Engineering, Technology,Science and Society

ETS2.A Interdependence of Science,Engineering, and Technology

ETS2.B Influence of Engineering,Technology and Science on Societyand the Natural World.

Engineering, science and tech should be spiraled throughout all core content areas whenever possible.

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NGSS MatrixLife Science Earth & Space Science Physical Science

K Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems; Animals, Plants, & their Environment

Weather & Climate Forces & Interactions: Pushes & Pulls

1 Structure & Function Space Systems: Patterns & Cycles Waves: Light & Sound

2 Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems

Earth’s Systems: Processes that Shape the Earth

Structure & Properties of Matter

3 Interdependent Relationships in EcosystemsInheritance & Variation of Traits: Life Cycles & Traits

Weather & Climate Forces & Interactions

4 Structure & Function Earth’s Systems: Processes that Shape the Earth

EnergyWaves: Waves & Information

5 Matter & Energy in Organisms & Ecosystems

Earth’s SystemsSpace Systems: Stars & the Solar System

Structure & Properties of Matter

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NGSS MatrixLife Science Earth & Space Science Physical Science

● Structure & Function

● Matter & Energy in Organisms & Ecosystems

● Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems

● Natural Selection & Adaptations

● Growth, Development, & Reproduction of Organisms

● Space Systems

● History of Earth

● Earth’s Systems

● Weather & Climate

● Human Impacts

● Structure & Properties of Matter

● Chemical Reactions

● Forces & Interactions

● Energy

● Waves & Electromagnetic Radiation

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NGSS MatrixLife Science Earth & Space Science Physical Science

● Structure & Function

● Matter & Energy in Organisms & Ecosystems

● Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems

● Natural Selection & Adaptations

● Inheritance & Variation of Traits

● Space Systems

● History of Earth

● Earth’s Systems

● Weather & Climate

● Human Impacts

● Structure & Properties of Matter

● Chemical Reactions

● Forces & Interactions

● Energy

● Waves & Electromagnetic Radiation

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Overview

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Don’t Kill the Wonder!

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What is the timeline to make all of these shifts happen?

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First administration of new Chemistry and Physics Regents Exams

2024

First administration of new Biology and Earth Science Regents Exams

2023

First administration of the new Grade 5 and Grade 8 science tests.

2022

No Grade 4 science test in 2021.

Last administration of Grade 8 science test aligned to the 1996 Standards

2021

2016-17: NYSED adopts & releases P-12 Science Learning Standards

2016-2019

NYS P-12 Science Standards Timeline

Last administration of Grade 4 science test aligned to the 1996 Standards

2020

Phase IRaise Awareness & Build Capacity

2017-19: Scotia researches NGSS, PD, & begins curriculum & instruction alignment

Phase IITransition & Implementation

Phase IIIImplementation & Sustainability

Scotia’s Ongoing Curriculum & Professional Development

State Level Science Assessment Development & Implementation 30

What is our rollout plan in Scotia? 31

First administration of the new Grade 5 science tests.

2022

No Grade 4 science test in 2021.

2021

Summer 2017: Elementary Science Cmte reviewed released NYS Standards & met with vendors to examine available curriculum materials from McGraw-Hill, Discovery, & Smithsonian

2017-2019

Scotia K-5 Science Standards Timeline

Last administration of Grade 4 science test aligned to the 1996 Standards

2020

Phase IKit & PD

January 2018: Introduction of new science standards for all K-5 teachers

Phase IIKit & PD Phase III

Kit & PD Scotia’s Ongoing Curriculum & Professional Development

State Level Science Assessment Development & Implementation

Spring 2018: Members of the science cmte piloted units from Engineering is Elementary from SmithsonianSpring 2019: Science cmte members are piloting the second of four science kits

Summer 2019: Science cmte will meet to discuss pilot and make recommendations

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Smithsonian Gr 3 Engineering Design Kit: How Can We Protect Animals When Their Habitat Changes

How Can We Protect Animals When Their Habitat Changes? is part

of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, a brand new curriculum

series by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. It is aligned to

a group of grade 3 standards. It has a focus on engineering design,

with a secondary focus on life science. In this module, students:

● Identify the problem of animal population decline caused by habitat change

● Design a classroom habitat where roly polys can survive● Use camera trap data to explain why different animals live in

different habitats● Compare fossils to modern organisms to explain that habitats

on Earth have changed● Use a model of a tiger habitat to explain why tiger populations

have declined● Design a salamander tunnel that will reduce the deaths of

salamanders on roads

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First administration of new Chemistry and Physics Regents Exams

2023-2024

First administration of new Biology and Earth Science Regents Exams

2022-2023

First administration of the new Grade 8 science tests.

2021-2022

Last administration of Grade 8 science test aligned to the 1996 Standards

2020-2021

2017-2018: Secondary teachers reviewed released NYS Standards & explored integration of crosscutting concepts

2017-2019

Scotia 6-12 Science Standards Timeline

Fall 2019: Integration of NGSS lessons/units; ongoing ADI lab development and implementation

2019-2020

Phase II: Design and Implementation of ADI Labs

October 2018: Deep dive on what’s being added to the NYSSLS from the NGSS, phenomena, and standards.

Scotia’s Ongoing Curriculum & Professional Development

State Level Science Assessment Development & Implementation

January 2019: Introduction to ADI labs; Begin creation of pacing maps to reflection current content; Review of released NYSED course mapsSpring 2019: Secondary science teachers volunteered to jump in and begin trying the ADI lab format

Summer 2019: Curriculum writing time reserved for ADI lab design, pacing maps alignment, sketching out lesson plans, and assessments

Phase III: Introduction of NGSS Elements in Lessons/Units

Phase I: Development of Pacing Guides & Aligning Curriculum

Phase IV: Design and Implementation of Assessments

Winter 2019: Begin development of formative and summative assessments

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Secondary Science Initiatives

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Argument-Driven Inquiry Labs02

NGSS Lessons & Units03

Aligned Assessments

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Pacing Guides & Curriculum05

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Thank you.

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