The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) raise the academic bar for states and still leave them with the freedom to adopt or adapt materials and provide professional development to attain higher levels of achievement—for all students. The NGSS present an opportunity for states, districts, teachers, and communities to move our nation forward in science education. After all, science education standards don’t teach students—science teachers do. The NGSS provide direction toward the effective design of curriculum and best classroom instruction. Teacher background information, standards, assessments, and references are provided. This book selection also includes the Table of Contents, Foreword, Preface, About the Author, Introduction, Appendix D, and Index.