Twenty-six states led the development of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) through a collaborative process that included many teachers and stakeholders. NSTA was a partner in the standards development process. Based on A Framework for K–12 Science Education, the NGSS incorporate three important dimensions—science and engineering practices, disciplinary core ideas, and crosscutting concepts. NSTA continues to offer free web seminars to help science educators increase their understanding of the standards and implement NGSS in the classroom. Access more NGSS@NSTA resources.

Fall/Winter 2014/2015
Review the general architecture of the Next Generation Science Standards and the specific expectations for Kindergarten – Fifth Grade.

• October 22 Teaching NGSS in Elementary School-First Grade Presenters: Carla Zembal-Saul, Mary Starr and Kathy Renfrew
• November 19 Teaching NGSS in Elementary School-Second Grade Presenters: Carla Zembal-Saul, Mary Starr and Kathy Renfrew
• December 17 Teaching NGSS in Elementary School-Third Grade Presenters: Carla Zembal-Saul, Mary Starr and Kathy Renfrew
• January 21 Teaching NGSS in Elementary School-Fourth Grade Presenters: Carla Zembal-Saul, Mary Starr and Kathy Renfrew
• February 18 Teaching NGSS in Elementary School-Fifth Grade Presenters: Carla Zembal-Saul, Mary Starr and Kathy Renfrew