Oregon State Board of Education October 2012

1. Oregon State Board of EducationOctober 2012 Next Generation Science Standards Update Cheryl Kleckner Education Specialist

2. Lead Partners

3. NGSS Lead States

4. A New Vision of Science Learning that Leads to a New Vision of Teaching The framework is designed to help realize a vision for education in the sciences and engineering in which students, over multiple years of school, actively engage in science and engineering practices and apply crosscutting concepts to deepen their understanding of the core ideas in these fields. A Framework for K-12 Science Education p. 1-2 • Released in July 2011; free PDF online • www7.nationalacademies.org/bose/Standards_Framework_Homepage.html

5. Vision for Science Education Builds on Existing National Science Education Efforts

6. The Guiding Principles of the Framework are Research-Based and Include. . . Building Capacity in State Science Education BCSSE

7. NRC Framework The Framework provides a coherent vision in 3 ways: 1. Learning as a developmental progression 2. Engaging students in scientific investigations and argumentation to achieve deeper understanding of core science ideas 3. Learning science and engineering involves integration of the knowledge of scientific explanations and the practices needed to engage in scientific inquiry and engineering design. KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE MUST BE INTERTWINED IN DESIGNING LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN K-12 SCIENCE EDUCATION

8. NRC Framework Organizes Science Education around 3 Interconnected Dimensions: • 8 Key Scientific and Engineering Practices • 7 Crosscutting Concepts • Core Ideas in 4 Disciplinary Areas

9. NRC Framework 8 Key Scientific and Engineering Practices: 1. Asking questions (science) and defining problems (engineering) 2. Developing and using models 3. Planning and carrying out investigations 4. Analyzing and interpreting data 5. Using mathematics and computational thinking 6. Developing explanations (science) and designing solutions (engineering) 7. Engaging in argument 8. Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

10. NRC Framework 7 Crosscutting Concepts: 1. Patterns 2. Cause and effect 3. Scale, proportion, and quantity 4. Systems and system models 5. Energy and matter 6. Structure and function 7. Stability and change

11. NRC Framework Core Ideas in 4 Disciplinary Areas: 1. Physical Sciences 2. Life Sciences 3. Earth and Space Sciences 4. Engineering, Technology, and the Applications of Science

12. Oregon Science Standards Framework Science Content Knowledge Science Process Skills* Abilities to do Scientific Inquiry Nature, History, and Interaction of Science and Technology Abilities to do Engineering Design Nature, History, and Interaction of Technology and Science Physical Life Earth and Space * The Science Process Skills align with the Oregon Essential Skills

13. NGSS Architecture Integration of 3 Dimensions: Practices Crosscutting Concepts Core Ideas

14. What is the Value of Weaving the Three Dimensions of the Framework Together? • Strengthening Scientific Thinking • Lengthening Scientific Thinking • Develop Flexible Scientific Thinking • Making Connections within Scientific Thinking Cross Cutting Concepts Core Ideas Practices

15. NGSS Architecture Performance Expectations

16. NGSS Architecture Performance Expectations Foundation Boxes Based on NRC Framework and expanded into Matrices Based on NRC Framework and expanded into Matrices NRC Framework language from Grade Band Endpoints

17. NGSS Architecture Performance Expectations Foundation Boxes Connection Boxes

18. Summary: Shifts in the Teaching and Learning of Science • Organize around limited number of core ideas. Favor depth and coherence over breadth of coverage. • Core ideas need to be revisited in increasing depth, and sophistication across years. Focus needs to be on connections: • Careful construction of a storyline – helping learners build sophisticated ideas from simpler explanations, using evidence. • Connections between scientific disciplines, using powerful ideas (nature of matter, energy) across life, physical, and environmental sciences

19. Oregon Lead State Review Team Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Intel OUS and University Faculty Community Colleges Faculty Teachers Standards and Practices Commissioner Oregon Education Association Oregon Department of Education Specialists • K-12 Teachers • K-12 Administrators • District Curriculum Directors • District Science Specialists • Oregon Science Teachers Association • Oregon Coast Aquarium • Oregon Forest Resources Institute • Crater Lake National Park http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=3508

20. NGSS Development Timeline

21. NGSS Public Draft Coming in November! • Last Time for Public Comment • Online Survey • Three Week Window • Feedback Strongly Encouraged • Writers Listen and Make Changes

22. Resources Instruction Curricula Professional Learning Assessments Lots of work completed, underway, and left to do

23. Building Capacity for State Science Education Conferences and Workshops: • Multi-year National Project to Support NGSS Implementation • Organized by the Council of State Science Supervisors • Fully Funded by Scientific Foundations and Corporations • 5 Member Team from Each State • Sustained Professional Development • Interaction with National Science Education Experts • Collaborative Time to Develop Resources to Support Instruction and Models for Professional Development • Team Time to Plan for Implementation • Third Conference Being Held in Indiana Oct. 12-13

24. Questions?Thank you!