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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 (new April 2021)
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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)

Additional NYSSLS Resources:

  • 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​
  • Elementary Performance Level Descriptors
  • Intermediate Performance Level Descriptors​
  • Integrating Science and Language for All Students with a focus on ELL

New York State Science Assessment and Investigations Resources:

Science Assessment:
  • 5th Grade Sample Test
  • 5th Grade Rating Guide
  • 8th Grade Sample Test
  • 8th Grade Rating Guide
  • 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 
  • Power School Investigations Tracking 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:
  • ​HS Science Assessment Update Presentation (January 2023)
  • Update Memo about Science Regents Exams

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

Launching Inquiry / Inquiry Models

Science Inquiry with SEPs Bookmarks


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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