Next Generation Science Standards

2012 Fall Webinar Series:

Next Generation Science Standards

K-12 Framework to NGSS

 
This November 2012 webinar series is aimed at preparing Kansas science educators to provide feedback on the next public draft of the Next Generation Science Standards. Log-in information for the webinars will be sent through the KSDE science listserv and recordings will be posted to this page after the sessions are completed.
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2012 Fall Webinar Resources

 

Part I: A Vision for K-12 Science Education
A brief overview of how the Framework was developed is included, but this webinar focuses on the compelling vision for science education cast by A Framework for K-12 Science Education developed by the National Research Council. The Framework is the document that is guiding the development of the Next Generation Science Standards.
 
 
Prezi: http://prezi.com/a6gmwbrmkexb/part-1-a-vision-for-k-12-science-education/
(you will need to set up a free account to view and save a copy of the prezi)
 
recording (27 min): http://ksde.adobeconnect.com/p5tj8sd3n5v/
   
Part II: Dimensions of the Framework for K-12 Science Education
These sessions will dig a little deeper into the nitty gritty of the Framework for K-12 Science Education that is the basis for the Next Generation Science Standards--briefly examining the three dimensions of the framework.
   
 
Prezi: http://prezi.com/2gwjnenq6ud8/part-2-dimensions-of-the-framework-for-k-12-science-education/
(you will need to set up a free account to view and save a copy of the prezi)
 
recording (46 min): http://ksde.adobeconnect.com/p2crebej7j9/
   
Part III: Realizing the Vision: Developing the Next Generation Science Standards
Kansas is a lead state for the development of the Next Generation Science Standards. These sessions will talk about the overall process for the development of the Next Generation Science Standards and, more specifically, Kansas' role in the development process.
   
 

 Prezihttp://prezi.com/f6ndenlsnmcy/part-3-realizing-the-vision-developing-the-next-gerneration-science-standards/?rc=ref-2233163&kw=view-f6ndenlsnmcy
(you will need to set up a free account to view and save a copy of the prezi)

 

 recording (22 min): http://ksde.adobeconnect.com/p8a5hcwcat2/

   
Part IV: Preparing for the NGSS Public Draft--How to Read the Standards
Due to the unique nature of these standards, they look significantly different than standards have looked in the past. These sessions will focus on understanding the structure of the standards and how it came to be what it is.
   
 
Prezi: http://prezi.com/nf0317kj7aga/part-4-preparing-for-the-ngss-public-draft-how-to-read-the-ngss/?rc=ref-2233163&kw=view-nf0317kj7aga
(you will need to set up a free account to view and save a copy of the prezi)
 

recording (39 min): http://ksde.adobeconnect.com/p7lc7v8bzn9/

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