Why the NGSS?
The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) allows for science to be learned coherently by connecting the different disciplines together. In doing so, students will become able to connect physical science with Earth science and better understand the phenomena that make science instruction interesting and fun.
Find out more by going to The Next Generation website.
Take a look at the video above for a short introduction to the NGSS.

Why now?

In order to ensure future economic success and a high standard of living, our nation's education system must provide students with a solid mathematics and science education that prepares students to be successful in science and engineering related careers.
America must strongly focus on increasing college access, retention, and persistence among traditionally underrepresented minorities in the sciences and science education by promoting science education to girls, students of color, students of poverty, and students with disabilities.


​K-12 Engineering Standards

In the past, the "E" in STEM, engineering that did not appear until secondary school or later, was taught separately from the sciences, resulting in many students not being exposed to engineering design principles. With the implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards in K-12 classrooms students will see how science and engineering are instrumental in addressing major challenges that confront society today.