Helping Students Make Sense of the World Using Next Generation Science and Engineering Practices

When its time for a game change, you need a guide to the new rules. Helping Students Make Sense of the World Using Next Generation Science and Engineering Practices provides a play-by-play understanding of the practices strand of A Framework for K12 Science Education (Framework) and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Written in clear, nontechnical language, this book provides a wealth of real-world examples to show you whats different about practice-centered teaching and learning at all grade levels. The book addresses three important questions: 1. How will engaging students in science and engineering practices help improve science education? 2. What do the eight practices look like in the classroom? 3. How can educators engage students in practices to bring the NGSS to life? Helping Students Make Sense of the World Using Next Generation Science and Engineering Practices was developed for K12 science teachers, curriculum developers, teacher educators, and administrators. Many of its authors contributed to the Frameworks initial vision and tested their ideas in actual science classrooms. If you want a fresh game plan to help students work together to generate and revise knowledgenot just receive and repeat informationthis book is for you.