Science & STEM AT NHS

Science Courses

Newington Public Schools has adopted and fully implemented the Next Generation Science Standards in grades 5-12. The NGSS are K-12 science content standards that set expectations for what students should know and be able to do. NGSS lessons are designed using the 5E Instructional model. Students are asked to Engage, Exlore, Explain, Elaborate and Evaluate. This model focuses on allowing students to understand a concept over time through as series of established steps or phases. NGSS curricula is being taught in grades 5-8, Earth/Physical Science, Biology and Chemistry. Grades K-4 are gradually implementing in the upcoming school year. Click on the NGSS icon for more information about the standards.