Season 1, Episode 4:

In this episode, Ivy sat down with Peter Lum, science coordinator for the Corona-Norco Unified School District to discuss the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). We hear much about the Common Core Standards, but this episode focuses on the shifts in K-12 science education. Peter offers clear explanations about what to expect and some sound advice about how parents can support these changes.

Follow him on Twitter @PlumLum.

Items Mentioned:

1. Next Generation Science Standards
2. NGSS Resources for Teachers
3. NGSS Resources for Parents
4. "What the Heck is Inquiry Based Learning?"
5. FAQs for NGSS
6. Academic Fusion Performance Tasks

Click here for a complete transcript of this episode.