Elements of the NGSS

Leveraging modules from the California Academy of the Sciences, this offering provides teachers with an initial introduction to the components of the Next Generation Science Standards.

Elements of the NGSS

Developed in response to districts who were not yet able to take advantage of longer, more robust NGSS workshops, Elements of the NGSS provides foundational awareness of the three dimensions of the NGSS in a half-day or full-day experience.

Audience: Educators who are new to the NGSS;

Prerequisite: None
Enrollment: Teams of two or more are recommended
Duration: Three hours (one half day) – focus on NGSS Practices and DCIs -or-

Six hours (two half days or one full day) – focus on all three dimensions
Location: Typically in your district (travel costs apply)
Format: Hands-on, minds-on engagement with the standards
Facilitation: Connecticut Science Center Professional Development Specialists and Consultants
Cost: Competitively priced based on group size and travel costs
Retail: Full Day: $150/participant; Half Day: $75/participant

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For more information and a custom quote, contact us at:

Phone: 860-520-2193

Email: MandellAcademy@ctsciencecenter.org