Next Generation Science Standards
Three Dimensional Learning
Practices: Science and Engineering
1. Asking questions (for science) and defining problems (for engineering)
2. Developing and using models
3. Planning and carrying out investigations
4. Analyzing and interpreting data
5. Using mathematics and computational thinking
6. Constructing explanations (for science) and designing solutions (for engineering)
7. Engaging in argument from evidence
8. Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information
Cross Cutting Concepts
1. Patterns
2. Cause and effect
3. Scale, proportion, and quantity
4. Systems and system models
5. Energy and matter
6. Structure and function
7. Stability and change
DCI: Disciplinary Core Ideas
1. Life Science: LS
2. Physical Science: PS
3. Earth Space Science: ESS
4. Engineering,Technology and application of science: ETS