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New York State Science Learning Standards Overview

Overview from NY State Education Department

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Complete New York State Science Learning Standards PDF

Implementation and Timeline for NY State
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NYSSLS by Grade Level

New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards, adopted 2016
  • Introduction to the NYS P-12 Science Learning Standards
  • NYS P-12 Science Learning Standards (all grades)
Elementary Standards (P-5)
  • NYS P-12 Science Learning Standards (P-2)
  • NYS P-12 Science Learning Standards (3-5)
Middle Level Standards (6-8)
  • NYS P-12 Science Learning Standards (MS)
High School Standards (9-12)
  • NYS P-12 Science Learning Standards (HS)
  • Engineering Practices Overview
  • Engineering Practices by Grade Level
  • Cross Cutting Concepts
  • Cross Cutting Concepts by Grade Level
  • Disciplinary Core Ideas by Topic and Grade Band​

Course Maps for NY State Regents Courses:

Course Maps for new Regents Examinations in Science Aligned to New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards
  • Earth and Space Sciences
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry



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Links

Link to Standards by Grade Level or DCI
How To Read the Standards
Evidence Statements (Performance Expectations) By Grade Level

Climate Change Conference Resources

Standards Related to Climate Change for ELA and Science
Presentation Slides w/ Heat Map Examples
Blank Heat Map
Additional Resources:
  • Greta Thunberg TED Talk on Climate Change
  • Transcript of TED Talk
  • Opposing Viewpoints on Climate Change (PW: empirelink)
  • ​Climate Change is Real from the Smithsonian
  • Arguments and Responses
  • Student-vetted climate resources, including counterclaims (though speaking and writing from evidence is essential)
  • Teacher-vetted climate resources, including counterclaims (though speaking and writing from evidence is essential)

Additional Resources

The Nightmare Bacteria

Freebies from the NSTA
Criteria for Instructional Materials
Digigogy - Phenomena Page
TJ McKenna's Phenomena Page
@NGSSPhenomena
#NGSSChat
How to Read the Standards Video
Bozeman Science
​Paul Anderson Wonder of Science Page
​Writing A Scientific Explanation

Q&A on Unpacking Three Dimensional Standards
New Visions



Curriculum and Storyline Resources

  • Upgrade Review Process

  • Anchoring Phenomena Storyline Tool #1
  • ​Storylining Process Overview
  • ​Blank Storyline Design Tool Kit
  • ​Storyline Example with Sound as the Anchoring Phenomena
  • ​All of the Storylines
  • iHub HS Bio Curriculum
  • OpenSciEd Middle School Curriculum aligned to NGSS

  • Language Production Project Brief
Video and Blog Post Supporting Questioning Strategies associated with Engineering Practices: Asking Questions, Planning Investigations, and Engaging in Argument.
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Phenomena Videos:

  • BBC - Feather and Bowling Ball

Organizing Tools:

  • Unpacking the Three Dimensions
  • Creating a Phenomena Based Product / Unit Plan (Version One)​
  • Creating a Phenomena Based Product / Unit Plan (Version Two, with more organizing tools)
  • Resource Audit for STEM / STEAM (NY Specific)
  • Resource Audit for NGSS / 3 Dimensions / Performance Expectations
  • Action Planning Tool for NGSS Alignment
  • Logic Model Planning Template (From NY State Education Science Statewide Meetings)

Assessment Resources:

  • Kentucky Department of Education Performance Task Examples
  • NGSS Sample Tasks for Middle and High School
  • Classroom Science Assessment Examples from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
  • Stanford NGSS Assessment Project​
  • Performance Tasks from the Performance Assessment Resource Bank (Requires Free Sign Up)

Merge Cube Resources:

MergeVR Website for Educators
Merge Apps in iTunes Store
Merge Apps in Google Play Store
My MergeVR links in Diigo

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