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Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are K–12 standards based on the Framework for K–12 Science Education.
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This introduction to the NGSS gives an overview of the components of the Next Generation Science Standards explored in this unit.
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NGSS practices describe the behaviors that scientists and engineers engage in during scientific inquiry and engineering design. These practices can be physical, cognitive, or social.
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Crosscutting concepts are the big ideas that link the different domains of science. These crosscutting concepts help organize knowledge across different fields of science.
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Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCI) are concepts in the physical, life, and Earth and space sciences, as well as in engineering and technology, which are important in understanding scientific and engineering knowledge.
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Performance expectations can be grouped by Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCI). This section describes the performance expectations for middle and high school physical science.
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Performance expectations can be grouped by Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCI). This section describes the performance expectations for high school and middle school life science.
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Performance expectations can be grouped by Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCI). This section describes the performance expectations for high school and middle school Earth and space science.
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Performance expectations can be grouped by Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCI). This section describes the performance expectations for high school and middle school engineering, technology, and the application of science.
