Although the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) were released more than a decade ago, adoption of them varies widely in California. I have been to districts that have taken the standards and run ...

Fourth grade science can be so much more than reading from a textbook—it’s about discovery, creativity, and making connections to the real world. From NGSS-aligned lesson plans to cross-curricular ...

Helping students see how what they are learning in school is relevant to their lives, hopes, and dreams enhances motivation. It can also be challenging to teachers who are tasked with covering a lot ...