Science Content by Topical Arrangement

NGSS has three dimensions: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts and Content. This page focusing on the content areas of NGSS broken down by grade level.

CRS’s NGSS Content Overviews at a Glance

K-5 Topics at a Glance – Shows progression from grade level to grade level
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

General Resources for Disciplinary Core Idea Progression

Appendix E – Next Generation Science Standards
NGSS performance expectations arranged by Disciplinary Core Idea
NGSS performance expectations arranged by Topic Area
BOZEMANSCIENCE – Series of videos on each of the Disciplinary Core Ideas (scroll down the page)
NSTA NGSS app for your smart phone
NSTA – Access the Standards by Topic and Grade Level
Hooked on Science – Lesson plans organized in grid by the NGSS content they address
Video (5:00) from Teaching Channel

Life Science

Earth Science

Physical Science

Engineering, Technology & Applications of Science

K-2. Engineering Design
3-5. Engineering Design
NSTA – Connections to Engineering
Core Ideas of Engineering and Technology: Understanding A Framework for K–12 Science Education – Article from NSTA

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!