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Resources in “NSTA Course: The Three Dimensions of Teaching and Learning” Collection

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A Framework for K-12 Science Education (pdf) Web Page
Climate Change Vignette Web Page
Constructing Explanations_K-12 Learning Progression.pdf PDF File
Critical Components of Sensemaking - Sensemaking System (Make a Copy) Web Page
Integrating Crosscutting Concepts into Science Instruction_NSTA Science and Children.pdf PDF File
Magnetic Statements About K-12 Science Education Web Page
Magnetic Statements Jamboard Web Page
Maria's Flowers

Maria's Flowers is an excerpt from "Crosscutting Concepts: Strengthening Science and Engineering Learning" (NSTA Press)

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Module 1 Ice Melting Faster Jamboard

3D of Teaching and Learning_Module 1 Ice Melting Faster Jamboard

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Module 1 Immersion (Make a copy)

3D of Teaching and Learning_Module 1 Immersion (Google slides)

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Module 2 Constructing Explanations Jamboard

Scroll through the frames as needed to find an open space to post.

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Module 2 Immersion (Make a Copy)

Module 2 Immersion_3D of Teaching and Learning (Google slides)

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Module 3 Immersion (Make a copy) Web Page
Module 3: CCCs - Maria's Flowers Jamboard Web Page
Module 4 Critical Components of Sensemaking-REVISED Sensemaking System

Make a copy: File > Make a copy > Entire presentation If you do not have a Google account, download as PowerPoint slides

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Moon Phases in Ms. Lee's Class (Make a Copy) Web Page
NGSS Appendices (links to all Appendices)

Appendix D and the seven case studies about diverse student groups address what classroom teachers can do to ensure that the NGSS are accessible to all students. Appendices E (Disciplinary Core Ideas), F (Science and Engineering Practices), and G (Crosscutting Concepts) present the K-12 Learning Progressions of the three dimensions.

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Patterns_K-12 Learning Progression.pdf PDF File
PS1.A_Structure and Properties of Matter_Annotated K-12 Learning Progression.pdf PDF File
Science Lesson Plan Template Web Page
STEM Teaching Tool 3: Cascade of Practices Web Page
STEM Teaching Tool 42 Using Phenomena in NGSS-Designed LessonsUnits PDF file Web Page
Three Dimensions of Teaching and Learning

Source: The NSTA Quick-Reference Guide to the NGSS (pp 2-3)

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Transitioning from Scientific Inquiry to 3D Teaching and Learning

NSTA Position Statement: Transitioning from Scientific Inquiry to Three-Dimensional Teaching and Learning (2018)

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Unit 1 What Happens to Our Garbage Lesson 2-2.pdf PDF File
Unit 1 What Happens to Our Garbage Overview Document.pdf PDF File
Vignettes About Moon Phases Discussion

Source: Helping Students Make Sense of the World Using Next Generation Science and Engineering Practices, Chapter 1: Moving Beyond "Knowing About" Science To Making Sense of the World (pages 8-14)

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Vignettes About Moon Phases_2_1 Web Page
What Happens to Our Garbage? NSTA Playlist Web Page
What's so special about disciplinary core ideas?

Selected excerpts from the three-part NSTA Blog Series "What's so special about disciplinary core ideas?"

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