Next Generation Science Standards

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

The Illinois Math and Science Academy in partnership with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is pleased to provide Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) professional development for K-5 science teachers across the state of Illinois.

Phase 1-3: Teachers participated in a one day immersive experience engaging in model science lessons, the significant shifts with NGSS, and a deeper understanding of three dimensional teaching.

Phase 4: NGSS LEADERSHIP – A two-day workshop for teachers, teacher leaders, and administrators are focused on developing NGSS aligned lessons for your classroom, school, or district. In this K-5 NGSS leadership workshop, educators will:

• Learn to construct K-5 NGSS-aligned activities with an emphasis on data collection and analysis
• Identify the gaps in your current science curriculum
• Create lessons in collaboration with IMSA specialists & colleagues
• Participants will receive classroom supplies and tools to share their learning with others

Upcoming PD Events

NGSS Leadership Training

• March 23-24, 2020, IMSA   REGISTER HERE postponed until further notice

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NGSS Model Lessons

Grade Level: Kindergarten

• Animal Coat Changes
• Build a Nest
• Time to Eat
• Weather
• Which Shovel
• Winter Clothing Challenge

Grade Level: 1st Grade

• Animal Match : Young versus Adult
• Can You See It?
• Join the Band
• Salty
• Seedlings
• What’s That Sound?

Grade Level: 2nd Grade

• Critter
• Heating, Cooling, and Reversability
• Look at That
• Make It
• Map It
• What are they doing?

Grade Level: 3rd Grade

• Life Cycle
• Patterns and Prediction
• Protecting from the Hazard
• Weather and Climate

Grade Level: 4th grade

• Physical Science – RAILROAD RESCUE: Energy Conversion
• Earth/Space Science – FLOODS! Erosion by Water
• Earth Systems – Patterns in the Rocks
• Life Science – STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION

Grade Level: 5th grade