Next Generation Science Standards

http://www.nextgenscience.org/next-generation-science-standards

Are you familiar with the Next Generation Science Standards?  The standards are based on the Framework for K–12 Science Education developed by the National Research Council.  They were developed through a collaborative, state-led (26 states) process managed by Achieve.  The standards are  “…rich in content and practice, arranged in a coherent manner across disciplines and grades to provide all students an internationally benchmarked science education.”  The NGSS link directly to college and career readiness. http://www.nextgenscience.org/sites/ngss/files/NGSS%20Appendix%20C%20Final%20072613.pdf

The EquIP Rubric (The Educators Evaluating the Quality of Instructional Products for Lessons & Units), has been developed to provide criteria by which to measure the alignment and overall quality of lessons and units with respect to the NGSS.  http://www.nextgenscience.org/resources  

Have you have been encouraged to apply these standards to adult education? Have the NGSS been addressed, either in instructional programs or in your professional development opportunities? Do you reside in one of the twenty-six states participating in this initiative? Please join this discussion thread!