14- How to Start Building NGSS Storylines
Storylines are structured lesson sequences that help students discover content. In this episode, Erin explains how to build an NGSS storyline.
Category: Season 1
In season 1, we started by talking about the BIG changes that came with the NGSS. Here is an overview of the changes that we think are the biggest.
The episodes from this season are some of our most popular. This is because we tackled some of the biggest issues that you faced with this transition. If you are new to the NGSS, we HIGHLY suggest you start here.
Topics We Covered in Season 1
We discussed everything from how we started to podcast to how to teach using a discovery-based approach. Nicole and Erin introduced topics like the Science and Engineering Practices, storylines, to phenomena.
Nicole even coined the term “NGSS-washing” in this episode. We talked about how you can spot old materials that are simply repackaged as NGSS without being updated.
Finally, we had some amazing interviews with Sara, Juli, and Dana.
12- The Truth About NGSS DCI and Changes to Your Content
What happened to my content? Teachers frequently ask about content when shifting to the NGSS. Get this answer and more in this episode.
7- How to Build Better Science Lessons with Phenomena
In episode 2, we discussed how the NGSS has changed so many aspects of science education. In this episode, we named phenomena as one of the major shifts that have come with the NGSS. And, the use of science phenomena…
4- How You Know It’s Not NGSS
Many resources say that they are NGSS-aligned science curricula. Learn how to find out if it is really aligned or its just NGSS-washing.
3- How To Start Teaching the NGSS Today!
In this solo episode, Nicole discusses 3 main ways that you can start to make the shift to the NGSS today. Nicole discusses getting to the heart of the instructional shifts without worrying about the NGSS jargon.
2- What’s New in the Next Gen Science Standards
The changes in the Next Gen Science Standards can be overwhelming. Nicole and Erin break down the 5 biggest changes in this episode.
9- How to Be Brave with the NGSS
In this episode, Sarah from Happy Teacher Heart, explains her philosophy for overcoming challenges with the NGSS by focusing on the spirit of the standards.
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