So there are a new set of Science Standards. Developed by a bunch of teachers and quite a few states (but not FL, sad face) and other professionals in the field + given feedback by anyone interested - a 3 year process - these standards are FINALLY FINISHED!
Based on the Frameworks for K-12 Science Education, these standards incorporate some key and really important ideas. But don't take it from me - here are some quotes from this story on Education Week that highlight why I am really SO SO SO SO SO excited for these standards!
"the Next Generation Science Standards are designed to provide a greater emphasis on depth over breadth in studying the subject"
they..."lead young people to apply their learning through scientific inquiry"
"Coupling practice with content gives the learning context, whereas practices alone are activities, and content alone is memorization"
"top priorities in the standards include promoting coherence in the teaching of science across disciplines and grades and having a clear and sustained focus on 'cross-cutting concepts" in the curriculum, such as patterns, cause and effect, and stability and change."
Do you see why these are great?!!? I really hope Florida jumps on board fast - or my husband jumps on board with my relocating to a place they are going to use these. I LOVE LOVE LOVE all these ideas - and can't wait for them to be reality!
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