nsta resources for ngss in the earth and space sciences

NSTA Resources for Implementing NGSS in the Earth and Space

SciencesEric J. Pyle

James Madison UniversityNSTA Division Director, Preservice Teacher

Preparation

Webinar OverviewI. Overview of K12 Framework and NGSS

II. NSTA Analog resources

III. NSTA Digital Resources

IV. Summary and questions

I. Overview of ESS in K12 Framework and NGSS

Why the distinction between the two?

Not all states are NGSS adoption states, while others have a conflation pushback relative to Common Core

It is much harder to reject K12FSE out of hand, as it is an NRC publication

NGSS also says explicitly to turn to K12FSE for details and full story in support of NGSS


Performance Expectations – the “heart” of NGSS

Arranged longitudinally by strands - Core and Component Ideas

1. ESS 1 – Earth’s Place in the Universe2. ESS 2 – Earth’s Systems3. ESS 3 – Earth and Human Activity


Parsed by Grade Bands, and grades, with progressions for Science & Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Cross-Cutting Concepts.

HS-ESS2-4. Use a model to describe how variations in the flow of energy into and out of Earth's systems result in changes in climate.

So curricular framing has to account for the arrangement of the progressions in

1. Curricular Design2. Instructional alignment3. Assessments


But…Performance Expectations are fundamentally structured with 3-dimensional language of SEPs, DCIs, and CCCs, so in order to meet a Performance Expectation, you must have all three dimensions appropriately represented;

i. DCI match is insufficient to define alignmentii. But the selection of content and grade match is supported by progressions for SEPs and CCCs

iii. The difference between NSES and NGSS is that NGSS provides the organization that defines alignment in a non-trivial way, but…

iv. We all have to be clear about adhering, and expecting, 3D components


NSTA is the national leader in Science Education, and has embraced NGSS in materials produced, events supported, and in contributions sought for publications and conferences.

II. NSTA Analog resourcesPublicationsJournals – Science & Children, Science Scope, Science

Teacher, and the Journal of College Science Teachingi. The first three generally require NGSS connections for

articles, especially for themed issues;ii. The last one welcomes manuscripts on science teacher

preparation, not just general education science or introductory science courses;

iii. The articles are generally short (1500-2000 words), and

include diagrams, data analysis, and assessment of student learning, and should follow NSTA safety guidelines.

II. NSTA Analog resourcesPublications

Books – NGSS specific titlesi. For teacher professional development – A Quick Guide

to NGSSii. For administrator support – Introduction to NGSS for

Teachers & Administratorsiii. Often grade-band specific, or describing relationships to

particular grade bandsiv. Until recently, Earth science titles have lagged behind

other content areas in availability

II. NSTA Analog resourcesa. Publications

a. Books – Non NGSS-specifici. Pedagogical orientation – How to teach/how to use…. (Data

Literacy)ii. Science Content – Stop Faking It! series remains the most popular

onesiii. Assessment – Keeley’s Formative Assessment Probesiv. Trade Books – a recently formed group within NSTA, led by Chris

Royce of Shippensburg State University (PA)v. E-books

1. Relatively new, focusing on specific content areas including space science

2. Designed for instruction (for students) and for professional development (teachers)

II. NSTA Analog resourcesConferences & Meetings - http://www.nsta.org/conferences/

Annual Meeting – every spring in a major city1. Hosts NESTA events – share-a-thon, rock-raffle,

sponsored sessions;

2. Proposals are usually submitted 11-12 months in advance3. Proposals should have NGSS relationships and included

safety considerations, but…4. A curious anomaly in the review process seems to favor

submissions not tied to specific conference strands;5. Workshop proposals (day-long or half-day sessions) are

very, very hard to get accepted;6. NSTA student chapter events are also available.

http://www.nsta.org/conferences/


Conferences & Meetingsi. Area meetings - three held each fall, in October/

November/Decemberii. STEM Forum – held each summer, includes engineering

and overt connection to NGSSiii. Exhibit Halls remain very popular, and vendors have

responded in general to NGSS in productive ways

II. NSTA Analog resourcesStanding Committees and Advisory Boards

http://www.nsta.org/about/governance/Standing Committees are organized by grade level or

particular audience

1. “Go-To” people with questions for your needs2. Elementary —> College3. Informal, Preservice, Professional Development,

Coordination & Supervision4. Chairs are elected for 3-year terms, on 1/3 rotation,

with nominations in the fall5. Committee appointments are made by President-

elect, in the late winter - nominations due 12/15/16!!!

http://www.nsta.org/about/governance/


Standing Committees and Advisory Boardsi. Advisory Boards are organized by specific tasks, i.e.

Aerospace, Special Education, NGSSii. All meet at Annual Meeting and onlineiii. All need continued Earth Science representation


Awards & Recognition - http://www.nsta.org/about/awards.aspxi. New Science Teachers Academy

1. Selective, competitive, where new teachers seek mentors

2. Ensure NGSS connections in applicationsii. Maitland P. Simmons Award – for new teachersiii. Sponsor-specific: Shell, Sea World, ExxonMobileiv. The award usually includes travel support to annual meeting

v. Robert Yager Excellence in Teaching Award1. Regionally awards in rotation2. Expressions of 3D teaching and learning are valued

http://www.nsta.org/about/awards.aspx


NGSS Hub – http://ngss.nsta.org/ - Ted Willard

i. Close connection to Achieve’s efforts to present NGSS

1. Performance Expectation strands organized by topic

and by DCI2. Other foundational materials are referenced to

Achieveii. Curricular Planning Aids

1. Designing units and lessons2. Selecting materials3. Conducting assessments

http://ngss.nsta.org/

III. NSTA Digital ResourcesNGSS Hub

i. Classroom Resources1. Searchable by strands and bands2. Reviewed and vetted by NGSS Curators3. Screened by curators using EQuiP rubric from Achieve

ii. Professional Development Resources1. Understanding the standards up front2. Examples of standards-based teaching in practice3. Leadership in facilitating the use of the standards by

others4. Specific webinars and streaming videos

iii. NGSS News1. Progress on NGSS assessments2. Examples of NGSS implementation by state


NSTA Learning Center – http://learningcenter.nsta.org - Flavio Mendezi. Nearly complete access to ALL NSTA materials

1. Searchable by topic2. Searchable by grade band3. Available in a variety of formats

a. Books and book chaptersb. Events, forums, and webinars -

http://ngss.nsta.org/web-seminar-archives.aspxc. Conferencesd. Lesson planse. Professional development and coursesf. SciPacks

4. While the resources themselves are not explicitly NGSS related, the necessary elements for supporting NGSS instruction

are present

http://learning/

http://center.nsta.org/

http://ngss.nsta.org/web-seminar-archives.aspx

III. NSTA Digital ResourcesNSTA Learning Center – Flavio Mendez

i. Resources selected are “permanent”1. “My Library” feature allows users to archive

personal collections of resources, which can be shared with

others2. A personal professional development program can

be designed

a. Tracks participation and performanceb. Provides transcriptsc. Relates to other NSTA resources


NSTA Learning Center – Flavio Mendezi. Audience

1. Originally designed for inservice teachers, for their own professional development

2. Can be used with preservice teachers, a. Through methods instructorsb. Through content courses specific to preservice

teachers, especially elementary teachersc. Using the NSTA Learning Center as your online

textbook when teaching pre-service teachers:http://learningcenter.nsta.org/etextbook

http://learningcenter.nsta.org/etextbook


Special Focus Resourceshttp://www.nsta.org/publications/#focus1

a. A cross-reference of NSTA resources around contemporary issues

i. Item #1 is Climate Changeii. Item #2 is Evolution

b. Includes NSTA position statement, direct NGSS cross-reference, publications, and Learning Center resources

http://www.nsta.org/publications/#focus1


a. NSTA provides a huge collection of resources, making them available in a variety of formats;

b. NGSS connections are the rule rather than the exception

for these materials for the foreseeable future;c. ESS NGSS filters return near turn-key resources in

some areas, and long-term professional support in others;

d. Earth science materials, however, can be a little thinner on

the ground than other science content areas, so contributions are welcome – ask me how to do it!

nsta resources for ngss in the earth and space sciences

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