next generation science standards
Next Generation Science Standards
If you want a quick comparison between the old Kansas science standards and the new Next Generation Science Standards, you perhaps didn't hear the news. The standards are more about the content -- it's about breaking out of the mold of teaching science in silos. The standards focus on what students can DO, not just what they should KNOW. Make sure to use the following sites and documents to build a comprehensive understanding of NGSS.
Watch videos explaining how to interpret the standards and understand the coding.
Similar to the 8 Mathematical Practices, the Science and Engineering Practices are the common list of skills for K-12 science.
Integral to the understanding of how these standards are different, examine the ideas on crosscutting concepts.