Recommended Books & Journal Articles
Bozeman Science
- Bozeman Science NGSS 10 Minute Lecture Series
- Bozeman Science NGSS page
Journal Articles
Fruitful Questions Essay by James Sollisch |
Wheel of Inquiry-22
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What is Inquiry? -22
Article by Exploratorium |
Science Management Observation Protocol-22 By Victor Sampson A checklist of observable characteristics of classrooms that are implementing inquiry-based instructional practices. This is intended as a self-reflective or coaching document, NOT an evaluative document. |
NGSS NOW Newsletter -22
NSTA resources made available each month with useful hyperlinks. Sign up here |
NGSS Admin. Implementation Indicators-22
NSTA resource designed for administrators to measure the progress of NGSS implementation in a district or school |
NGSS FAQ's and Structure Explained -22
By Cindy Workosky and Ted Willard (NSTA) NGSS Parent Guides for K-12 Classrooms -22
(NSTA) Outstanding resource for sharing what is happening in your classroom with parents. Also has links to PE (performance expectation) summaries for each grade level. The site also has customizable PDF forms that allow you to insert the name of your district etc. |
Textbooks
NSTA Quick Reference Guide to the NGSS: Elementary School
Edited by Ted Willard ISBN: 978-1-941316-11-5 Available on: NSTA Science Store | Amazon Links: National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) | NGSS@NSTA |
NSTA Quick Reference Guide to the NGSS: Middle School
Edited by Ted Willard ISBN: 978-1-941316-12-2 Available on: NSTA Science Store | Amazon Links: National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) | NGSS@NSTA |
NSTA Quick Reference Guide to the NGSS: High School
Edited by Ted Willard ISBN: 978-1-941316-13-9 Available on: NSTA Science Store | Amazon Links: National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) | NGSS@NSTA |
Ready, Set, SCIENCE!
By Sarah Michaels ISBN: 978-0-3091-0614-6 Available on: Free Download (Instructions) | Amazon Links: National Academies Press |
Rubrics for Assessing Student Achievement in Science Grades K-12
By Hays B. Lantz, Jr. ISBN: 978-0-7619-3101-0 Available on: Amazon |
Science Formative Assessment: Vol 1
By Page Keeley ISBN: 978-1-4129-4180-8 Available on: NSTA Science Store | Amazon Links: National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) |
Science Formative Assessment: Vol 2
By Page Keeley ISBN: 978-1-4522-7025-8 Available on: NSTA Science Store | Amazon Links: National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) |