Review the NGSS’s Science and Engineering Practices.
Align two practices with two standards and discuss how you would teach the standards. (1 page) Students often look to the teacher to tell them the right answer.
How can you help your students develop confidence in their own thought processes and promote a scientific identity so they no longer do this? Support your thoughts with research. (1 page) Resources- Read Chapters 10 and 11. URL: https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/cengage/2015/math-and-science-for-young-children_ebook_8e.php Read “Appendix F – Science and Engineering Practices in the NGSS,” located on the Next Generation Science Standards website. URL: https://www.nextgenscience.org/sites/ngss/files/Appendix%20F%20%20Science%20and%20Engineering%20Practices%20in%20the%20NGSS%20-%20FINAL%20060513.pdf Read “Teaching Young Children Science: Three Key Points,” by Yoon and Onchwari, located in the Journal of Early Childhood Education (2006). URL: Watch “How to Read the Next Generation Science Standards,” located on YouTube. URL: Watch “The 5E Model for Teaching Inquiry Science,” located on YouTube. URL:
