Next Generation Science Standards

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The Next Generation Science Standards are a set of K–12 science education benchmarks in the United States that emphasize three-dimensional learning, integrating scientific practices, crosscutting concepts, and core disciplinary ideas to guide modern science teaching and assessment.

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instanceOf K–12 academic standards
science education standards
alignmentWith Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics
approach inquiry-based learning
phenomenon-based instruction
student-centered learning
assessmentImplication emphasis on performance-based assessment
basedOn A Framework for K–12 Science Education
component crosscutting concepts
disciplinary core ideas
science and engineering practices
country United States of America
surface form: United States
designPrinciple coherence across grade levels
focus on depth over breadth
integration of engineering with science
developedInCollaborationWith American Association for the Advancement of Science
National Research Council
National Science Teachers Association
state education leaders in the United States
developmentStartYear 2011
educationLevel K–12
emphasis three-dimensional learning
field science education
focus application of knowledge
integration of practices, concepts, and ideas
performance expectations
goal guide modern science teaching
guide science assessment
prepare students for college and careers in science
promote scientific literacy
language English
publisher Achieve, Inc.
releaseYear 2013
replaced many prior state science standards in the United States
scope multi-state
shortName NGSS
structure connection boxes
foundation boxes
performance expectations
subjectArea earth and space sciences
engineering, technology, and applications of science
life sciences
physical sciences
targetAudience assessment designers
curriculum developers
students
teachers
website https://www.nextgenscience.org

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AAAS Project 2061 influenced Next Generation Science Standards
Benchmarks for Science Literacy influenced Next Generation Science Standards