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NGSS: What is it?Next Generation Science StandardsThe National Research Council convened a team of education experts to answer this question. In July 2011, the team published the Framework on K–12 Science Education.

The Framework calls for a full integration of the practices of science and engineering with the ideas and concepts. That is, students should learn the ideas of science through actually doing science.

NGSS: How is it different than Common Core?

• NGSS does NOT equal a label - a curriculum redesign is required. Crosscutting concepts means across topics AND disciplines a more fully Integrated Science approach.

• A greater focus on DEPTH as opposed to breadth

• The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) will mark a major paradigm shift in U.S. science education.

Are we Are we there yet?there yet? NO!NO!

NGSS: Timing?

– TODAY: Release of first public draft of NGSS at 3 PM (eastern)

– Summer/Fall 2012: Release of second public draft of NGSS.

– By Spring of 2013, the Next Generation Science Standards will be released for adoption.

– Assessments for the Next Generation Science Standards are proposed to be released after the final draft of the NGSS standards.

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• Project 2061Project 2061• National Science Education Standards (NRC)National Science Education Standards (NRC)• Science Anchors Project (NSTA)Science Anchors Project (NSTA)

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Our Programs TodayAll of our Pearson Science programs were informed by the same foundational research as the NGSS Framework.

– Project 2061, the National Science Education Standards (1996),

developed by the National Research Council

– Science Anchors Project 2009, developed by the National Science Teachers Association

– National Science Education Standards (NRC)National Science Education Standards (NRC)

– Our Authors have been on the leadership team to help develop the NGSS

Misconception Alert!- Common Core is NOT the same as the Next

Generation Science Standards- The Next Generation Science Standards

have NOT been released- NO publishers (including Pearson) have a

NGSS editions of their programs

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What’s What’s next?next?

Supporting Current Customers

• Buy now and opt into our copyright updates with materials that will connect your customers to the NGSS.

• In addition, Pearson will offer online and on-site professional development to help assist with your customers’ transition.

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Marketing Support• NGSS Options Flyer

• FAQ Documents

• Playbook updates

• NGSS Website for all updated materials

– Correlations to Frameworks

– Brainsharks k-5, 6-8 and HS step by step examples

– Correlations to Standards when complete

• PowerPoint Slides

• Training this summer

• Customer Fall Webinar Series

– Webinar Schedule of our authors on NGSS