Next Generation Science Standards
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The Next Generation Science Standards are a set of K–12 science education benchmarks in the United States that emphasize three-dimensional learning, integrating scientific practices, crosscutting concepts, and core disciplinary ideas to guide modern science teaching and assessment.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Next Generation Science Standards canonical | 6 |
| Next Generation Science Standards assessments | 1 |
| Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Next Generation Science Standards Context triple: [AAAS Project 2061, influenced, Next Generation Science Standards]
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AAAS Project 2061
AAAS Project 2061 is a long-term science education reform initiative by the American Association for the Advancement of Science aimed at improving scientific literacy for all students by the year 2061.
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Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts
The Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts are a set of nationally developed academic benchmarks that define what K–12 students should know and be able to do in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language to be prepared for college and careers.
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CBE—Life Sciences Education
CBE—Life Sciences Education is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal focusing on research and evidence-based practices in biology and life sciences education.
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Science and Engineering Indicators report
The Science and Engineering Indicators report is a comprehensive, data-driven assessment of the state of U.S. and global science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) research, education, and innovation.
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New Jersey Student Learning Standards
The New Jersey Student Learning Standards are the statewide academic benchmarks that outline what students in New Jersey public schools should know and be able to do in each subject and grade level.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Next Generation Science Standards Target entity description: The Next Generation Science Standards are a set of K–12 science education benchmarks in the United States that emphasize three-dimensional learning, integrating scientific practices, crosscutting concepts, and core disciplinary ideas to guide modern science teaching and assessment.
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A.
AAAS Project 2061
AAAS Project 2061 is a long-term science education reform initiative by the American Association for the Advancement of Science aimed at improving scientific literacy for all students by the year 2061.
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B.
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts
The Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts are a set of nationally developed academic benchmarks that define what K–12 students should know and be able to do in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language to be prepared for college and careers.
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C.
CBE—Life Sciences Education
CBE—Life Sciences Education is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal focusing on research and evidence-based practices in biology and life sciences education.
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D.
Science and Engineering Indicators report
The Science and Engineering Indicators report is a comprehensive, data-driven assessment of the state of U.S. and global science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) research, education, and innovation.
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E.
New Jersey Student Learning Standards
The New Jersey Student Learning Standards are the statewide academic benchmarks that outline what students in New Jersey public schools should know and be able to do in each subject and grade level.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
K–12 academic standards
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science education standards ⓘ |
| alignmentWith |
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts
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Common Core State Standards for Mathematics ⓘ |
| approach |
inquiry-based learning
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phenomenon-based instruction ⓘ student-centered learning ⓘ |
| assessmentImplication | emphasis on performance-based assessment ⓘ |
| basedOn | A Framework for K–12 Science Education ⓘ |
| component |
crosscutting concepts
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disciplinary core ideas ⓘ science and engineering practices ⓘ |
| country |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| designPrinciple |
coherence across grade levels
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focus on depth over breadth ⓘ integration of engineering with science ⓘ |
| developedInCollaborationWith |
American Association for the Advancement of Science
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National Research Council ⓘ National Science Teachers Association ⓘ state education leaders in the United States ⓘ |
| developmentStartYear | 2011 ⓘ |
| educationLevel | K–12 ⓘ |
| emphasis | three-dimensional learning ⓘ |
| field | science education ⓘ |
| focus |
application of knowledge
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integration of practices, concepts, and ideas ⓘ performance expectations ⓘ |
| goal |
guide modern science teaching
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guide science assessment ⓘ prepare students for college and careers in science ⓘ promote scientific literacy ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| publisher | Achieve, Inc. ⓘ |
| releaseYear | 2013 ⓘ |
| replaced | many prior state science standards in the United States ⓘ |
| scope | multi-state ⓘ |
| shortName | NGSS ⓘ |
| structure |
connection boxes
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foundation boxes ⓘ performance expectations ⓘ |
| subjectArea |
earth and space sciences
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engineering, technology, and applications of science ⓘ life sciences ⓘ physical sciences ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
assessment designers
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curriculum developers ⓘ students ⓘ teachers ⓘ |
| website | https://www.nextgenscience.org ⓘ |
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Next Generation Science Standards Description of subject: The Next Generation Science Standards are a set of K–12 science education benchmarks in the United States that emphasize three-dimensional learning, integrating scientific practices, crosscutting concepts, and core disciplinary ideas to guide modern science teaching and assessment.
Referenced by (8)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
California State Standards
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hasComponent
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Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
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linked to: Next Generation Science Standards
Connecticut public school system
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assessmentProgram
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Next Generation Science Standards assessments
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linked to: Next Generation Science Standards