3 Dimensional Learning with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

Course 5148

Whether you are new to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), or have started to dig in, we’re here to help you navigate!

With strong resources and examples, this course will increase your knowledge on the basics of 3D Learning in Science, setting you on a path to discovery-based teaching.

Find out how to use the Practices, Cross-Cutting, and Disciplinary Core Ideas to design and align your lessons with the NGSS. Apply Engineering Design to help your students create something spectacular.

Finally, discover how to ensure lesson alignment to NGSS using the EQuIP Rubric. Level up your science instruction skills and leave the course with the knowledge you need to apply NGSS 3D Learning.

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What you will learn:

Goals and Objectives of this Course:

  • Use provided prompts specific to 3-Dimensional learning to describe assumptions and insights of practitioners, researchers and self, including how the information relates to professional educational practice.
  • Design and align lessons with Science and Engineering practices.
  • Prepare an activity for students to collaborate with one another to build an artifact using the Engineering Design process.
  • Implement the EQuIP Rubric in evaluating lessons.
  • Develop an action plan to challenge the status quo when transitioning to 3D learning.
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