Next Generation Science Standards and the Common Core – Community Resources for Science

Next Generation Science Standards and the Common Core

California has adopted the Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards for schools. These sets of standards have quite a bit of overlap and can be used to support each other.

Common Core Standards

California Common Core Standards Home Page
California Common Core Standards for English Language Arts (CCELA) and Spanish Translation of CCELA
California Common Core Standards for Mathematics
Grade by Grade list of the Common Core Standards
California CCSS Professional Learning Modules for Educators This module provides an overview of key features of the Common Core State Standards and guides educators to discover the shifts and changes from the 1997 standards for English language arts and Mathematics and how these changes affect their learning contexts. The module includes links to high quality resources to guide implementation of the Common Core State Standards.
CDE Common Core Channel for videos and more
Videos about what the Common Core Standards mean for schools – developed by the National PTA

NGSS Connection to Common Core

CDE – Literacy in Science – Group of videos and learning modules
Dawn Publishing has a weekly blog about children’s books. It provides lesson plans and links to the common core and Next Generation Science Standards.
CRS Resources for Science & Engineering Practices
CRS Resources for Cross Cutting Concepts
CRS Tools to Build Science Related Literacy Skills to support both NGSS and CCELA

The mission of CRS is to empower teachers and STEM professionals serving schools in historically marginalized communities to activate TK-8 students’ curiosity about the world, foster critical thinking, and inspire children to imagine future career pathways. We envision a community of educators, scientists, families and partners working together to build school cultures that equip all children to explore the world around them and build the skills needed to become innovators, problem solvers, environmental stewards, life-long learners and leaders. CRS leads a dynamic network, fostering relationships and collaborations that leverage expertise and resources to transform science teaching and learning toward greater equity, opportunity, and success for all students.

Our goal is simple: help teachers give students more opportunities to “do science” – to ask questions, test ideas, get their hands on real science activities. We need to inspire the next generation of thinkers, makers, problem solvers, and leaders!