One goal of NGSS-aligned instruction is to teach in three dimensions - seamlessly incorporating Science and Engineering Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and content (Disciplinary Core Ideas). That is, admittedly, easier…
The Next Generation Science Standards are all about discovery-centered instruction. (I may have made up that term, but it’s how I think about the NGSS). In discovery-centered instruction, students engage…
In this short solo episode, Nicole VanTassel of iExploreScience takes a closer look at incorporating discovery into your NGSS classroom. Building from the fundamentals in Episode 10 How You Can…
In this short solo episode, Erin Sadler of Sadler Science models designing your NGSS storyline from phenomenon to content. Building from the fundamentals in Episodes 7 and 12, Erin will…
How can you support students as they practice engaging in argument from evidence? Argumentation - or engaging in argument from evidence - which we’ve been focusing the last several posts…
In this episode, Nicole VanTassel of iExploreScience talks with Dana Skillman - an NGSS teacher and member of the Science Teacher Tribe - about the importance of building strong relationships…
How can you engage students in argumentation beyond the CER essay? I’m going to say it: C-E-R isn’t the only way to engage students in argument from evidence. In fact,…
In this quick solo episode, Nicole VanTassel of iExploreScience outlines the big content shifts you can expect to see with your transition to the NGSS. What are you supposed to…
How can you use the C-E-R format to engage students in arguing from evidence? In the last post, we took a look at the difference between arguments and explanations. …
In this episode, Erin talks to Juli Cannon of Juli Cannon Science about 3-dimensional assessment strategies and instructional shifts with the NGSS.[tcb-script src="https://www.buzzsprout.com/525517/1867030-11-how-you-can-evaluate-student-learning.js?player=small" type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"][/tcb-script]Show NotesResources Referenced:>> Juli Cannon Science>> Juli…