3D Lesson Design

Finding a Phenomenon:

Phenomenon Blog from thewonderofscience.com (Paul Andersen)
K-5 Aggregated List from multiple sources (shared by Paul Andersen)
#ProjectPhenomena - searchable database, constantly adding contributions
Phenomena for NGSS - lots of examples, plus the "how" and "why" behind choosing one

Performance Expectations:

PE's, often referred to as "the Standards" incorporate all 3 dimensions.

2-sided Performance Expectation Cards (from Bozeman Science)
- Elementary (grades pK-5)
- Middle (grades 6-8)
- High (grades 9-12)
NGSS Evidence Statements - what are the observable features of student performance?

The Three Dimensions of NGSS:

Science and Engineering Practices

SEP's: these are always BLUE in the standards

2-sided SEP / CCC Poster Cards with Question Prompts (from Bozeman Science)

Disciplinary Core Ideas

DCI's, or "the Content": these are always ORANGE in the standards

DCI Matrix - Check out all the DCI's for your grade level (from Bozeman Science)
Search the NGSS Standards by DCI (searchable by Grade Level)

Crosscutting Concepts

CCC's or 3C's: these are always GREEN in the standards

Graphic Organizer Tools to Support the CCC's (printable 11x17)
Crosscutting Concepts Guiding Questions (for use by teachers or students)
2-sided SEP / CCC Poster Cards with Question Prompts (from Bozeman Science)

Download the NGSS posters from above

From Phenomenon to 3D Lesson:

Paul Andersen's Scientific Inquiry Cycle brings teachers from choosing an interesting phenomenon to driving student engagement with all three dimensions of the lesson. Head to the Wonder of Science website's "Teaching" section to see in detail all five steps of the process for writing an inquiry lesson.

3D Science Cafe Inquiry Cycle Summary Page (Template)

Evaluating Lessons

Evaluate NYSSLS/NGSS lessons in development by using this Lesson Screener fillable PDF form.

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