The NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) Model Lesson development is a collaboration between the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy. These NGSS Model Lessons are designed to assist in the transition from traditional science teaching to the 3D pedagogy on which NGSS is based.
Each lesson includes a Teacher's Page and student resources that are available to download and use in classrooms.
Grade Level: 4th Grade
Additional Documents, Elizabeth Martinez
Earth/Space Science - BUT THE CRUST IS THE BEST PART: Earth Features, Elizabeth Martinez
Earth/Space Science - FLOODS! Erosion by Water, Peg Steffen
Earth Systems - PATTERNS IN THE ROCKS: Changes in Landscape Over Time, Patrick Young and Peg Steffen
Life Science - STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION: Internal and External, Patrick Young and Nicole Ross
Physical Science - ENERGY TRANSFER: Heat and Light, Patrick Young and Peg Steffen
Physical Science - RAILROAD RESCUE: Energy Conversion, Patrick Young
Physical Science - SPEED AND ENERGY: Diving Energy and Speed, Patrick Young
Grade Level: 5th Grade
Additional Documents, Elizabeth Martinez
Earth Science - OIL SPILLS AND DUST BOWLS: Earth's Systems, Cassandra Armstrong, Peg Steffen, and Elizabeth Martinez
Earth/Space Science - EARTH'S PLACE IN SPACE: Seasonal Change, Elizabeth Martinez and Peg Steffen
Earth/Space Science - WATER, WATER: Water Resources, Cassandra Armstrong, Peg Steffen, and Elizabeth Martinez
Life Science - TRACKING MATTER: Movement of Matter, Cassandra Armstrong
Physical and Life Science - FOOD AND ENERGY: Animal and Plant Energy, Cassandra Armstrong
Physical Science - CLASSROOM DETECTIVE AGENCY: Chemical Changes, Peg Steffen
Physical Science - GRAVITY ON EARTH: Gravitational Force, Patrick Young
Physical Science - SUPERVILLAIN DETENTION! Properties of Matter, Patrick Young, Peg Steffen, and Elizabeth Martinez
Physical Science - UNDER PRESSURE: Matter and its Interactions, David Hernandez and Elizabeth Martinez