Understanding Science Practices and Concepts

Paul Anderson introduces the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), explaining their foundation in the K12 Science Framework. He highlights the three main areas: science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas. Anderson emphasizes the importance of these standards in guiding science education and provides examples of how they can be applied in real-world scenarios. He also outlines his plan to create a series of 60 videos covering these topics.

What is the primary purpose of the Next Generation Science Standards?

• To focus solely on mathematics and English.

• To provide a literacy component for science.

• To guide teachers on what and how to teach science.

• To replace the Common Core State Standards.

Who developed the K12 Science Framework?

• A group of teachers and students.

• A private educational company.

• The National Research Council.

• The Department of Education.

What is an example of a Science and Engineering Practice?

• Memorizing scientific facts.

• Developing and using models.

• Reading scientific literature.

• Writing scientific essays.

How did NASA scientists use models in the Mars Curiosity mission?

• They developed models to test the landing process.

• They used models to design the spacecraft's color.

• They used models to communicate with the rover.

• They created models to predict weather on Mars.

What is a Crosscutting Concept in science?

• A concept that is unique to engineering.

• A concept that bridges different scientific disciplines.

• A concept that is specific to physical sciences.

• A concept that applies only to life sciences.

Which scientist is known for discovering the cause of infectious diseases?

• Marie Curie

• Louis Pasteur

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

What is the focus of Disciplinary Core Ideas in the NGSS?

• To list all scientific discoveries.

• To outline the progression of scientific knowledge.

• To focus on the arts and humanities.

• To provide a detailed history of science.

How do Disciplinary Core Ideas progress from elementary to high school?

• They focus more on arts as students progress.

• They become more complex and detailed.

• They remain the same throughout all grades.

• They are only taught in high school.

What is an example of information processing taught in elementary school?

• Studying advanced calculus.

• Recognizing how eyes take in light.

• Learning about the brain's memory functions.

• Understanding quantum physics.

By high school, students should understand how the brain processes which type of information?

• Literary themes

• Historical events

• Sensory signals

• Mathematical equations