New York State Science Learning Standards Overview
NYSSLS by Grade Level
New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards, adopted 2016Elementary Standards (P-5)Middle Level Standards (6-8)High School Standards (9-12)
Additional NYSSLS Resources:
New York State Science Assessment and Investigations Resources:
Science Assessment:
Science Investigations:
Note: Copies of the investigations will be provided during professional development, as they are secure items only accessible through the assessment portal for each district in New York State.
NY STATE High School Assessment Updates:
- 5th Grade Sample Test
- 5th Grade Rating Guide
- 8th Grade Sample Test
- 8th Grade Rating Guide
- Nexterra Practice CBT questions
- Elementary Science Performance Level Descriptors
- Elementary Science PLD Narrative Rubric
- Intermediate Science Performance Level Descriptors
- Intermediate Science PLD Narrative Rubric
- Science Feedback to use with PLDs (Student Form and Example)
Science Investigations:
- October 2022 Investigations Memo from NYSED
- Science Investigations Resource List (NY State BOCES offering kits of materials)
- Lotus Labs Procurement for Investigations (Another Kit offering)
- Materials List (compiled by Kelli Grabowski)
- Investigations Record Sheet (created by Kelli Grabowski)
- Science Investigations Checklist (created by Renee Sossong-Brady)
- Collected Questions and Answers from BOCES conversations around the state...
- FAQ from State Ed (New Jan 2023!)
- Power School Investigations Tracking Setup
- ESchool Investigations Setup
Note: Copies of the investigations will be provided during professional development, as they are secure items only accessible through the assessment portal for each district in New York State.
NY STATE High School Assessment Updates:
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
Links
Link to Standards by Grade Level or DCI
How To Read the Standards
Evidence Statements (Performance Expectations) By Grade Level
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
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Additional Resources:
Presentation Slides w/ Heat Map Examples
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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)
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The Nightmare Bacteria |
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Master List of Phenomena
Science Performance Expectation Prompts (K-3) 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 Launching Inquiry / Inquiry Models Science Inquiry with SEPs Bookmarks Curriculum and Storyline Resources |
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:
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)