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Next Generation Science Standards Introduction Instructional VideoNext Generation Science Standards Introduction Instructional Video
Publisher
Bozeman Science
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Grade
K - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
6:51
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Year
2013
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Instructional Video

Next Generation Science Standards Introduction

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Scientists and science teachers created the Next Generation Science Standards. A video provides an overview of the ideas, practices, and concepts covered in the Next Generation Science Standards, explaining the differences in each and how many there are for each category.

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Concepts

education, teaching strategies, professional learning community

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Share with teachers of all grades and disciplines, as the concepts are cross-curricular

Classroom Considerations

  • Assumes prior knowledge of common core standards
  • Best fits as an introduction to the difference between these standards and Common Core standards

Pros

  • Quick summary of the organization of the NGSS
  • Color coding highlights the differences

Cons

  • None

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