Next Generation Science Standards

Welcome to the blog postings of the Science Department! We will be using this method of communication in addition to our traditional forms. For my first post, I have included information about the Next Generation Science Standards. As many of you know, we approach science through the "Physics First" model. Physics is taught in the 9th grade, followed by Chemistry, Biology, and Anatomy and Physiology. This sequence enables the students to build on each subsequent course throughout their high school career for a more well-rounded and integrated understanding of science. However, the strong foundation of this sequence is not enough for the students to experience genuine learning with science. Therefore, we have started to integrate the practices and cross-cutting concepts of the Next Generation Science Standards to foster global thinking and the practical application of science with your students. Even though we are currently not held to these standards, the state of Georgia has been an integral part in compiling a more beneficial set of science standards. The goal of having new standards is to create a better vision of science and its application with students. We want the students to engage in science learning and see the connections to their daily lives. These cross-cutting concepts include: Patterns, Scale and Proportion, Systems and Models, Structure and Function, Energy and Matter, Cause and Effect, and Stability and Change. You can read more about these standards at Next Generation Science Standards.


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