High School Science
Under Construction . . . (ongoing)
This website is a work in progress to improve access to resources developed when I was STEM Coordinator for SCSOS. As I prepare to go back into the classroom, I'll also be working to add to this site and improve its resources and organization. Explore what's here so far!
General Resources Google Drive folder
Lesson and Unit Materials Google Drive folder
General Resources Google Drive folder
Lesson and Unit Materials Google Drive folder
Units
"Phenomenon-based teaching" is becoming the mantra of NGSS leaders. Phenomena are powerful for engaging students in science and engineering at any age. Learn more with this video and handout. The narratives in the grade-level chapters of the CA Framework provide helpful suggestions for phenomena.
Quick Links
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- California Curriculum Framework for NGSS
- NGSS Hub@NSTA, National Science Teachers Association
- California Science Teachers Association (CSTA)
- Nextgenscience.org, and sample bundles of PEs for MS performance expectations (view "Middle School Topics Model, Courses I, II, III")
- California Academy of Sciences, Science Notebook Resources