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New York State Science Learning Standards Overview
New York State Science Learning Standards Overview
Overview from NY State Education Department
Complete New York State Science Learning Standards PDF
Implementation and Timeline for NY State (new April 2021)
NYSSLS by Grade Level
NYSSLS by Grade Level
New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards, adopted 2016
Elementary Standards (P-5)
Middle Level Standards (6-8)
High School Standards (9-12)
Additional NYSSLS Resources:
Additional NYSSLS Resources:
New York State Science Assessment and Investigations Resources:
New York State Science Assessment and Investigations Resources:
Science Assessment:
Science Investigations:
Science Investigations Resource List (NY State BOCES offering kits of materials)
Lotus Labs Procurement for Investigations (Another Kit offering)
Materials List (compiled by Kelli Grabowski)
Investigations Record Sheet (created by Kelli Grabowski)
Science Investigations Checklist (created by Renee Sossong-Brady)
Collected Questions and Answers from BOCES conversations around the state...
FAQ from State Ed (New Jan 2023!)
Regents Educator Guides, Reference Tables, and Sample Assessment Items:
From our colleagues at Ulster BOCES:
From our colleagues at Ulster BOCES:
Grade 5 Assessment Review Gif & Video Slideshow (to use with student packet)
Special thanks to all that contributed to its production including myself, Shelley Cuccia, Rosa Moshi, Kelli Grabowski, Paula Ferneza, and David Jacob.
Note: Copies of the investigations will be provided during professional development, as they are secure items only accessible through the assessment portal for each district in New York State.
From our colleagues at WSWHE BOCES:
From our colleagues at WSWHE BOCES:
Science Regional Group Resources
NY STATE High School Assessment Updates:
NY STATE High School Assessment Updates:
HS Science Assessment Update Presentation (January 2023)
High School Investigations Memo (2024)
Performance Learning Descriptors for Chemistry
Chemistry Verb Analysis (NEW!)
Performance Learning Descriptors for Phsyics
Physics Verb Analysis (NEW!)
Investigation Update for HS Earth and Space Sciences:
NYSED Regents Investigations Teacher Interest Form
The NYSED, Office of State Assessment (OSA) is looking for teachers to provide feedback on the upcoming required Investigations for Earth and Space Sciences. We are reaching out for your help in providing the Office of State Assessment with teacher names who can serve in this capacity. If you have teachers who might be interested, please fill out this Google Form with their contact information.
Course Maps for NY State Regents Courses:
Course Maps for NY State Regents Courses:
Course Maps for new Regents Examinations in Science Aligned to New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards
Links
Links
Link to Standards by Grade Level or DCI
Evidence Statements (Performance Expectations) By Grade Level
Climate Change Conference Resources
Climate Change Conference Resources
Standards Related to Climate Change for ELA and Science
Presentation Slides w/ Heat Map Examples
Additional Resources:
Opposing Viewpoints on Climate Change (PW: empirelink)
Climate Change is Real from the Smithsonian
Student-vetted climate resources, including counterclaims (though speaking and writing from evidence is essential)
Teacher-vetted climate resources, including counterclaims (though speaking and writing from evidence is essential)
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Science Performance Expectation Prompts (K-3)
Criteria for Instructional Materials
Digigogy - Phenomena Page
TJ McKenna's Phenomena Page
#NGSSChat
How to Read the Standards Video
Paul Anderson Wonder of Science Page
Writing A Scientific Explanation
Q&A on Unpacking Three Dimensional Standards
Launching Inquiry / Inquiry Models
Science Inquiry with SEPs Bookmarks
Curriculum and Storyline Resources
Curriculum and Storyline Resources
Video and Blog Post Supporting Questioning Strategies associated with Engineering Practices: Asking Questions, Planning Investigations, and Engaging in Argument.
Phenomena Videos:
Phenomena Videos:
Organizing Tools:
Organizing Tools:
Creating a Phenomena Based Product / Unit Plan (Version One)
Creating a Phenomena Based Product / Unit Plan (Version Two, with more organizing tools)
Resource Audit for NGSS / 3 Dimensions / Performance Expectations
Logic Model Planning Template (From NY State Education Science Statewide Meetings)
Assessment Resources:
Assessment Resources:
Classroom Science Assessment Examples from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Performance Tasks from the Performance Assessment Resource Bank (Requires Free Sign Up)
Hunting the Nightmare Bacteria Inquiry Example
Hunting the Nightmare Bacteria Inquiry Example
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