Next Generation Science Standards

Disciplinary Core Ideas

Life Sciences:

LS1      A. Structure & Function

1. Growth & Development of Organisms
2. Organization for Matter and Energy Flow in Organisms
3. Information Processing

LS2      A. Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems

1. Cycles of Matter & Energy Transfer in Ecosystems
2. Ecosystems Dynamics, Functioning, & Resilience
3. Social Interactions & Group Behavior

LS3      A. Inheritance of Traits

1. Variation of Traits

LS4      A. Evidence of Common Ancestry & Diversity

1. Natural Selection
2. Adaptation
3. Biodiversity & Humans

 

Earth & Space Sciences:

ESS1   A. The Universe and its Stars

1. Earth and the Solar System
2. The History of Planet Earth

ESS2   A. Earth Materials & Systems

1. Plate Tectonics & Large-Scale Systems
2. The Role of Water in Earth’s Surface Processes
3. Weather & Climate
4. Biogeology

ESS3   A. Natural Resources

1. Natural Hazards
2. Human Impacts on Earth Systems
3. Global Climate Change

 

Engineering, Technology & Applications of Science:

ETS1   A. Defining & Delimiting & Engineering

1. Developing Possible Solutions
2. Optimizing the Design Solution

 

 

Targeted Disciplines Based on Grade:

Kindergarten: LS1, ESS2, ESS3, ETS1

First Grade: LS1, LS3, ESS1

Second Grade: LS2, LS4, ESS1, ETS1

Third Grade: LS1, LS2, LS3, LS4, ESS2, ESS3

Forth Grade: LS2, ESS1, ESS2, ESS3, ETS1

Fifth Grade: LS1, LS2, ESS1, ESS2, ESS3

Middle School (6-8): LS1, LS2, LS3, LS4, ESS1, ESS2, ESS3, ETS1, ETS2

High School (9-12): LS1, LS2, LS3, LS4, ESS1, ESS2, ESS3, ETS1, ETS2