SOME USEFUL LINKS FOR NGSS
July 24, 2014
Professional Learning Resources
National Science Teachers Association http://www.nsta.org/
EQUIP Rubric and explanation.
http://nstacommunities.org/blog/2014/04/25/equip/
KDE Science Pages http://education.ky.gov/curriculum/sci/Pages/default.aspx
Learning Science Through Inquiry (Annenberg Learner)
http://www.learner.org/resources/series129.html?pop=yes&pid=1454
First Grade Episode 3 on sound
Other science resources from Annenberg
http://www.learner.org/resources/browse.html?d=6
Bozeman Science Videos for teachers about the standards
http://www.bozemanscience.com/next-generation-science-standards/
Instructional Resources
Michigan Units http://moodle.tbaisd.org/course/view.php?id=1021 Units based
on the NGSS.
EGFI Dream Up the Future Integration of engineering with science. Lesson plans.
http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/
Einstein Project http://www.einsteinproject.org/for-educators/unit-offerings/
While the actual units are not available on line, there are lists of web resources for
each unit; some units also have a detailed “storyline” that indicates activities, etc.
Teaching NGSS Engineering Design through Media (PBS)
http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/ngss-eng/
ASPIRE Astrophysics Science Project
http://sunshine.chpc.utah.edu/index.html
Has labs and readings on various topics. Some may be useful for K-4.
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears On-line magazine for elementary teachers from
Ohio State University.
http://beyondpenguins.ehe.osu.edu/
Beyond Weather and the Water Cycle. http://beyondweather.ehe.osu.edu/
SOME USEFUL LINKS FOR NGSS
July 24, 2014
NASA e-Clips http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/nasaeclips/ Videos
for the science classroom. Also has links to other NASA websites with educational
materials for teachers and students.
Teach Engineering http://www.teachengineering.org/ lessons plans and
resources for incorporating engineering into science classes
Center for Learning in Action Williams College Links to useful sites and science
lessons and units for elementary grades.
http://learning-in-action.williams.edu/opportunities/elementaryoutreach/resources-for-elementary-teachers/
National Geographic Education
http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/teaching-resources/?ar_a=1
PBS Nature http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/ has videos suitable for elementary
along with materials to support classroom use
Smithsonian Education. http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/ Search
using “National Standards” and “Science.” Resources are correlated to NGSS.
Carolina Biological and Smithsonian
http://landing.carolina.com/stc-k-and-sciencestandards?s_cid=ppc_gl_Next_Gen_Science_Standards&gclid=CJb0lYyuL8CFWrl7Aod2xQAJw
Third and Fourth Grade Inquiry Units/videos
http://inquiryproject.terc.edu/
Concord Consortium engineering resources
http://concord.org/stem-resources/grade-level/elementary-school
Primary Resources: Science (British website)
http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/science/science.htm