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Ask Matt - NGSS science education advice from an expert

Education EN ↓ 27 episodes

Science education is going through a big transition right now as schools throughout the country have adopted the Next Generation Science Standards. These new standards represent a large shift in how science will be taught, and teachers have good questions about how these standards will affect their classrooms. Our host (Eugene Cordero - climate scientist and founder of Green Ninja - science education provider) talks with Matt d'Alessio, science education expert and author of the 2016 California Science Framework for NGSS. Matt has dedicated over 20 years of his life to science education both a...

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Episodes

Ep 2: Turning Your Classroom Upside Down 08.05.2019 30:44

In this episode, Matt talks about Asking Questions and Patterns, and how to use these key practices and concepts in the classroom. He also shares his ideas on one of the key instructional shifts that NGSS encourages—flipping the lesson upside down. Eugene and Matt also talk about recent changes in Arctic sea ice, and why such subjects are perfect companions to an NGSS classroom.

Ep 1: Getting Started with NGSS 20.04.2019 27:56

In our first episode, Eugene and Matt get started by looking at some of the basics of NGSS, how Matt got involved, and then delving into 3D instruction. Also, hear about what Matt suggests is needed to do CPR with your course—community, proximity, and relevance.