Next Generation Science Standards

Released in April 2013, the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are new national science standards that will be implemented across the country. In Oakland, we will begin the transition by focusing on the science practices with an emphasis on claims, evidence, and reasoning (CER), and academic discourse.

For details and more information on NGSS, visit the Next Generation Science Standards website.

NGSS Resources

Phenomenon

Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs)

Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs)

Cross-Cutting Concepts (CCCs)


Letter Size - NGSS Pedagogical Shifts


California State Science Standards

The previous California State Standards can be accessed here for reference purposes.