Tag Archives: NGSS

AAAS Science Assessment Opportunities

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Bob

Two Ways to Get Involved… 1   Register for the May 2013 Science Assessment Workshop With the release of the new Next Generation Science Standards just ahead, it’s a great time to find out more about AAAS Project 2061’s standards-based approach to designing … Continue reading →

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NGSS Position Statement Approved by OSTA Board

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Bob

The latest review of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) coincides the beginning of a series of meetings to write the latest version of the C3 State Standards for Science. The NGSS represents a significant effort on the part of … Continue reading →

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TiffanyGram: January 15, 2013

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Bob

Greetings Fellow Science Educators! I hope you all enjoyed your time with friends and family over the holidays! With the start of a new year I have numerous exciting opportunities to share with you, including the kick off to our … Continue reading →

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NGSS Public Draft Delayed Until January

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Bob

The release of the second and final public draft of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) is set for the first week in January (delayed from the first week in December).  In recognition of the hectic schedules in December and … Continue reading →

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NSTA Seeks Input From Science Educators to Prepare for NGSS Implementation

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Bob

The second and final public draft of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) is expected out soon. When the draft is released for public feedback, NSTA encourages science educators to take the time to review this important document and provide … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 24, 2012 by Bob

Countdown to Conference: Speaker Highlight The 2012 NABT Professional Development Conference is just a few weeks away, and we’re excited to feature some great speakers. Don’t miss NABT is Dallas. Register today at NABT registration. General Sessions:

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OSTA Fall Conference: NGSS Writer to Keynote

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Bob

Curious about the Next Generation Science Standards?   What is rumor?   What is fact? The OSTA Fall Conference presents a unique opportunity for Oklahoma Science Teachers to hear first-hand about the features, scope, and direction of the NGSS. Vanessa … Continue reading →

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What’s Your NGSS I.Q.?

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Bob

  Who is developing the NGSS? National Research Council (NRC) – independent, nonprofit institution (part of National Academies) which developed the Framework upon which the NGSS is based.  (NRC previously developed National Science Education Standards (NSES), released in 1996.) Carnegie … Continue reading →

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NSTA Feedback to Achieve on Next Generation Science Standards First Public Draft: June 2012

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Bob

(From NSTA Express) As a partner in the development of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), NSTA recently conducted a comprehensive review of the first public draft when it was released for input in May and has provided feedback to … Continue reading →

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NSTA’s Science Matters

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Bob

First Public Draft of Next Generation Science Standards Released—Comment Period Open Until June 1 The first draft of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) was released on May 11 and will be online for public comment until June 1. Access … Continue reading →

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