All Resources
Graphics and Tools
A large assortment of free graphics including inquiry cards, posters, screening tools and graphic organizers for all the crosscutting concepts and science and engineering practices.
Phenomena
Phenomena aligned by NGSS performance expectations. A growing document of phenomena used in three-dimensional storylines.
Connections to the Common Core Math and English Language Arts Standards. Helpful for teachers planning integrated, interdisciplinary units.
Mini-Lessons
A growing collection of mini-lessons for the crosscutting concepts and science and engineering practices. Each lesson includes grade appropriate objects and thinking slides.
Unit Planning
A ten-step storyline design process for planning three-dimensional units. Sample storylines for elementary, middle school and high school units included.
Standards-aligned datasets based on scientific research of natural phenomena. Includes grade-level appropriate analysis and interpretation graphic organizers.
Assessments
Performance assessments created by Paul Andersen and other science teachers implementing the NGSS. Electronic versions are available for all performance expectations.
Implementation
A generic school implementation plan for NGSS adoption. Links to scope and sequence for dozens of schools in the United States and abroad.
The single-point rubrics detail the three-dimensional criteria required for successful performance in the Science and Engineering Practices.