NGSS Model Lessons

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Professional Development

IMSA’s Center for Teaching and Learning provides NGSS-aligned professional development trainings and model lessons for educators and students. Customized learning experiences for your team, school, or district engage educators in constructing activities that support K-5 Next Generation Science Standards, identifying gaps in current science curricula, and creating lessons in collaboration with IMSA specialists and colleagues. Our team is available to host in-person professional development at IMSA, visit local schools, or provide consultation online.

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NGSS Model Lessons

The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Model Lessons serve as an introduction to NGSS and three dimensional teaching for kindergarten through fifth grade. Each digital lesson includes teacher pages and student resources available to download and use in classrooms. A complete list of all NGSS lessons may be found here.

Grade Level: Kindergarten

• Earth and Space Science – WHAT’S THE WEATHER?: Patterns
• Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science – BUILD A NEST: Changing the Environment
• Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science – WINTER CLOTHING CHALLENGE: Engineering
• Life Science – ANIMAL COATS: Seasonal Change
• Life Science – TIME TO EAT: Patterns in Survival
• Physical Science – WHICH SHOVEL? Engineering Challenge
• Additional Documents

Grade Level: 1st Grade

• Life Science – PLANT AND ANIMAL TRAITS: Young and Old
• Physical Science – CAN YOU SEE IT? Light and Its Properties
• Physical Science – WHAT’S THAT SOUND? How Sounds are Generated
• Additional Documents

Grade Level: 2nd Grade

• Earth and Space Science – MAP IT!: Geographical Features
• Life Science – LOOK AT THAT: Pollinators
• Physical Science – HEATING, COOLING, AND REVERSIBILITY: Changes
• Physical Science – MAKE IT: Physical Properties
• Additional Documents

Grade Level: 3rd Grade

• Earth and Space Science – PROTECTING FROM THE WEATHER: Design Solutions
• Earth and Space Science – WEATHER AND CLIMATE: Graphical Displays
• Life Science – LIFE CYCLE MODELING: Plant and Animal
• Physical Science – MAGNETIC CARS: Forces and Motion
• Physical Science – PATTERNS AND PREDICTIONS: Forces and Motion
• Additional Documents

Grade Level: 4th grade

• Earth/Space Science – BUT THE CRUST IS THE BEST PART: Earth Features
• Earth/Space Science – FLOODS! Erosion by Water
• Earth Systems – PATTERNS IN THE ROCKS: Changes in Landscape Over Time
• Life Science – STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION: Internal and External
• Physical Science – ENERGY TRANSFER: Heat and Light
• Physical Science – RAILROAD RESCUE: Energy Conversion
• Physical Science – SPEED AND ENERGY: Diving Energy and Speed
• Additional Documents

Grade Level: 5th grade