Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are a set of K-12 educational guidelines designed to improve science education in the United States. They focus on a three-dimensional framework that integrates disciplinary core ideas, scientific practices, and crosscutting concepts. This approach encourages students to actively engage in scientific inquiry and apply their learning to real-world problems. NGSS emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and a deeper understanding of scientific principles, making science more relevant and accessible to students. The standards aim to prepare students for college, careers, and informed citizenship in an increasingly scientific and technological world.