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Measuring Up to the Next Generation Science Standards
Grades 4, 5 & 8
Measuring Up to the Next Generation Science Standards offers comprehensive NGSS coverage, targeting instruction and providing rigorous standards practice. Instructional worktexts promote the analysis and interpretation of data, critical thinking, problem solving, and connecting science curriculum to other subject areas.
Lessons feature:
- 100% coverage of NGSS content.
- Goals that connect larger scientific concepts to what students need to know and their background knowledge.
- Independent practice with items that meet the rigor of the NGSS assessments.
- Building Stamina unit tests that check for student understanding.
- Hands-on activities, experiments, and investigations.
The Big Idea introduces the central concept and sets the focus for the lesson. The What I Need to Know section reviews essential skills and standards aligned to next generation assessments. Key vocabulary is listed, along with examples of how each word will be used within the lesson. Hints and guided support throughout the lesson help lead to the correct answer.
Items are designed to reflect the structure of high-stakes assessments, with starred questions identifying those that target critical-thinking skills.
Hands-on activities, experiments, and investigations are offered for each unit.
Practice tests at the end of units offer additional practice opportunities.
