NGSS Parent Information Night Monday, September 26 6:00-7:30 Presented by: Gary Benz-American High School Julie Luikart, Lane Melcic- Mission San Jose High School Sue Lemke- Program Manager
Explain the rationale and research behind the new standards Experience an NGSS shifted lesson Highlight the innovative shifts of the Next Generation Science Standards Discuss Fremont s NGSS implementation timeline Discuss the possible high school course sequence models. Address parent concerns/questions
In 2013, California State Board of Education adopted the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The NGSS are now the required science content standards for all districts in California The NGSS require all standards for all students. Outline the essential knowledge and skills that all students need in order to be truly ready for college and careers in science in the 21st century
Lack of authentic learning activities in STEM subjects in K-12 education Little time for science in elementary school Poor alignment of K-12 and college curricula Longstanding debate over what students should know and be able to do in science by the time they finish high s
Research, Industry, Science Education Informs the writing of framework 1 2
2013 2014 2015/2016 Washington Oregon Michigan California Nevada Connecticut Kansas Illinois West Virginia Kentucky New Jersey Iowa Maryland Arkansas Delaware *Massachusettes Hawaii Rhode Island *Colorado *New York Vermont *Kansas *Tennessee 26 states were involved in writing NGSS 18 have adopted 24 are considering NGSS or have adopted equivalent standards
1998 California Science Standards What should students know Deep understanding of concepts Engage in scientific thinking Big ideas and crosscutting concepts Science & Engineering Integration of Common Core STEM Practices Learning as a developmental progression
Three dimensions combine to form each standard
Based on phenomena Focused on learning science skills and thinking, rather than memorizing facts Based on research and evidence of how students learn 1998 standards focus on what students know 1998 standards focus on memorizing a body of knowledge NGSS ask students to apply their learning NGSS ask students to apply the concepts to make sense of phenomena and address problems and challenges 3 dimensional learning DCIs, SEPs, CCCs. 98 standards were just the DCIs SEPs= DO DCIs=KNOW CCCs=THINK
Shift #1: K-12 Science Education Should Reflect the Interconnected Nature of Science as it is Practiced and Experienced in the Real World
Life Science Physical Science LS1: From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes PS1: Matter and Its Interactions LS2: Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics LS3: Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits LS4: PS2: Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions PS3: Energy PS4: Waves and Their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity Earth & Space Science Engineering & Technology ESS1: Earth s Place in the Universe ETS1: Engineering Design ESS2: Earth s Systems ETS2: Links Among Engineering, Technology, Science, and Society ESS3: Earth and Human Activity
Dimension 3- Disciplinary Core Ideas Has broad importance across multiple science or engineering disciplines, a key organizing concept of a single discipline Can be used to explain a host of phenomena Provides a key tool for understanding or investigating more complex ideas and solving problems Relates to the interests and life experiences of students, connected to societal or personal concerns Is teachable and learnable over multiple grades at increasing levels of depth and s
Newark Unified Cupertino New Haven Palo Alto Hayward San Lorenzo Oakland San Leandro San Jose Mountain View Santa Clara Mt. Diablo Santa Cruz Tracy San Francisco Dublin
California Science Test (CAST) 2015-16 CST 2016-17 NGSS Pilot Assessment Grades 5, 8, and 10 or 11 Unlikely 2017-18 NGSS Field Test Grades 5, 8, and 10 or 11 Likely 2018-19 NGSS Operational Student, Class, and Assessment Grades 5, 8, and School Reports 10 or 11
Date Plan 2016-2017 New freshman class offered: NGSS pilot assessment 2017-2018 New sophomore class offered: NGSS field test 2018-2019 New junior class offered: NGSS Assessment Operational First year NGSS aligned freshman course is required.
High School Three Course Model: Course Sequence Options 9th 1 2 10th 11th Physics in the Universe Living Earth Chemistry of Earth Systems Living Earth Chemistry of Earth Systems Physics in the Universe
Alignment of SAT Subject Matter Tests with NGSS Courses SAT Subject Test and NGSS Course Mechanics Electricity Waves Heat/Thermodynamics *Modern Physics Algebra 1 Algebra 2/Trig recommended Cell Biology Ecology Genetics Evolution Organismal Biology Algebra 1 Structure of Matter States of Matter *Equilibrium Reaction Types *Stoichiometry Thermochemistry Descriptive Chemistry Algebra 1
NGSS Courses and Preparation for AP Science Courses From Achieve: NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas AP Essential Knowledge Statement Living Earth 44/55 Chemistry of Earth Systems 40/63 Physics in the Universe 47/88
NGSS and AP Practices 1. Asking questions (for science) and defining problems (for engineering) Practice 1: Use representations and models to communicate scientific phenomena and solve scientific problems 2. Developing and using models Practice 2: Use mathematics appropriately 3. Planning and carrying out investigations 4. Analyzing and interpreting data Practice 3: Engage in scientific questioning to extend thinking or to guide investigations 5. Using mathematics and computational thinking Practice 4: Plan and implement data collection strategies appropriate to the scientific question 6. Constructing explanations (for science) and designing solutions (for engineering) Practice 5: Perform data analysis and evaluation of evidence 7. Engaging in argument from evidence Practice 6: Work with scientific explanations and theories 8. Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information Practice 7: Connect and relate knowledge across various scales, concepts, and representations.
What resources are needed? Resources Needed Impact Professional Development To become proficient with the instructional shifts required by NGSS. Additional PD for Earth Science content PLC Teacher Teams Develop units of study and formative assessments to meet NGSS Intervention Academic support for those students who are not mastering standards. *Intervention during the school day.
How will this impact be measured? Performance on California State Science Assessment. Increased enrollment in STEM fields of study post secondary education Student surveys
How is Fremont developing teacher expertise in new content? Ongoing professional development Utilize PLC s Provide release time Partner with local universities (i.e. CSUEB partnership) PD s on Earth Science topics and ways to incorporate Earth Science phenomena.
Isn t NGSS a watered-down version of the 1998 standards? NGSS is more rigorous and does more than the 1998 standards Students start thinking like scientists instead of memorizing facts Students who have reached mastery of grade-band expectations will be more prepared for the rigors of college and career. Embedded scientific thinking practices, SEPs, and CCCs increase the rigor of the NGSS. Students engage in higher level thinking skills: evaluating, modeling, explaining etc.
How is Fremont Dealing with the Lack of Aligned Textbooks Elementary Supplemental Bridge Curriculum: Mystery Science Teacher/Instructional Coach created units of study Middle School Supplemental Bridge Curriculum (Proposed): IQWST- Investigating through Questioning With Science and Technology Teacher/Instructional Coach created units of study High School Teacher/Instructional Coach created units of study Utilizing BSCS (Biological Sciences Curriculum Study) Materials All Levels: Using WestEd tools for shifting existing curricular materials