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Standards Alignment

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Standards Alignment

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are K–12 standards based on the Framework for K–12 Science Education.
Topics Include:
Introduction to NGSS

Science and Engineering Practices

Crosscutting Concepts

Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCI)

Physical Science Performance Expectations

Life Science Performance Expectations

Earth and Space Sciences Performance Expectations

Engineering, Technology, and the Application of Science Performance Expectations
Ocean Literacy Principles (OLP)

Ocean Literacy Principles are ideas scientists and educators agree everyone should understand about the ocean.
Topics Include:
Introduction to Ocean Literacy Principles (OLP)

OLP 1: The Earth has one big ocean with many features

OLP 2: The ocean and life in the ocean shape the features of the Earth

OLP 3: The ocean is a major influence on weather and climate

OLP 4: The ocean makes Earth habitable

OLP 5: The ocean supports a great diversity of life and ecosystems

OLP 6: The ocean and humans are inextricably interconnected

OLP 7: The ocean is largely unexplored

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