Introduction to NCCRS-S Online Learning Modules: The Introduction to NCCRS-S modules are designed to present a foundation for future learning in additional courses. In this course, participants are introduced to; the key features of NCCRS-S, phenomena, and 3D assesssment (still in development). Open this LINK to view instructions.
MINK Webinar Series: Join educators from Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas for a series of webinars. Topics include; Engage in Argument from Evidence, Phenomena, Develop and Use Models, and 3-D Assessment. Each topic will be explored in a series of 3 webinars designed to help you learn, apply, share, and reflect. College credit is available. Open this LINK to register and learn more. Webinar series begins Thursday, February 7 3:30-4:30 CT.
Unwrapping NCCRS-S OER Workshop: In this Saturday workshop, learn to navigate the NE Open Education Resources Hub and dive deeper into understanding NCCRS-S. Unwrapping the standards will expand the science concepts within them to reveal smaller learning targets to guide instruction and assessment. This opportunity includes stipends for completing unwrapping documents. Open this LINK to register and learn more. Workshop will be held in Lincoln on Saturday, March 23rd.
Nebraska’s College and Career Ready Standards for Science (NCCRS-S) were adopted by the Nebraska State Board of Education on September 8, 2017. The development of Nebraska’s College and Career Ready Standards for Science were guided by The National Research Council’s A Framework for K-12 Science Education . As standards are only guidelines for instruction and not panaceas for change; moving toward research-based instructional practices requires ongoing, collaborative work among Nebraska’s teaching and learning professionals.
The Teacher’s Guides provide additional support for educators to interpret and implement the standards. Revisions will continue until all necessary components are included.
K-2 (rev_8_8_18)
3-5 (rev 8_6_18)
6-8 (revised 2/09/18)
HS Physical Science (revised 2/10/18)
HS Earth Space Science (revised 2/18/18)
HS Life Science (revised 2/11/18)
Academic standards provide a framework for ensuring quality teaching and learning, but quality implementation requires key shifts that are essential to fulfill the vision of Nebraska’s College and Career Ready Standards.
Science Only
This series provides resources to help guide implementation of Nebraska’s College and Career Ready Standards for Science. While not exhaustive, the Toolkit presents a variety of resources to serve the outcomes for successful implementation.
NE Science Implementation Toolkit
Stage 1 Resources
Stage 2 Resources
Stage 3 Resources
Stage 4 Resources
The Implementation Plan is designed to support the gradual implementation of Nebraska’s College and Career Ready Standards for Science while building capacity within all grade bands. State-level supports will be designed following this implementation plan. Local districts are encouraged to develop local implementation plans that meet district needs.
Science Assessment Development Application
NSCAS Application 2019
#NEPhenomena Science assessments designed for Nebraska’s College and Career Ready Standards for Science begins with you! Share your ideas for phenomena that are engaging and relevant to your students at this link.
To learn more about phenomena and why they are important, explore Outcome 3 in the Science Implementation Toolkit Stage 1 Resources
“Science is more than a body of knowledge.
It is a way of thinking; a way of skeptically interrogating the universe
with a fine understanding of human fallibility.”
~ Carl Sagan