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Navigating the Three Dimensions of NGSS: A Guide for 4th and 5th Grade Teachers

The Science Penguin

In our NGSS-aligned Phenomena-Based Science Units , each unit is aligned to a specific DCI. For example, in the Plants Phenonema-Based Science Unit , the fifth grade DCI for LS1-1 is the focus of the content within the unit. These practices emphasize critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration.

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Practical activities to help geoscience students develop the skills they need to succeed

Futurum

Students who know how to use hand tools will be able to apply these skills in problem-solving situations, which will make them valued employees. I took part in GeoPaths and MEERCAP because I wanted to gain real experience in laboratory and fieldwork research for climate sciences, especially since this project has so much potential.

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