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Teacher Tool: APPENDIX J – Science, Technology, Society and the Environment
“The Framework specifies two core ideas that relate science, technology, society and the environment: the interdependence of science, engineering and technology, and the influence of science, engineering and technology on society and the natural world. “
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Teacher Tool: APPENDIX I – Engineering Design in the NGSS
“The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) represent a commitment to integrate engineering design into the structure of science education by raising engineering design to the same level as scientific inquiry when teaching science disciplines at all levels, from kindergarten to grade 12. There are both practical and inspirational reasons for including engineering designas an essential element of science education.” https://www.nextgenscience.org/sites/default/files/resource/files/Appendix%20I%20-%20Engineering%20Design%20in%20NGSS%20-%20FINAL_V2.pdf
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Teacher Tool: Middle School Engineering Design
“By the time students reach middle school they should have had numerous experiences in engineering design. The goal for middle school students is to define problems more precisely, to conduct a more thorough process of choosing the best solution, and to optimize the final design. “ https://www.nextgenscience.org/sites/default/files/MS%20ETS%20topics%20combined%206.12.13.pdf
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Teacher Tool: High School Engineering Design
At the high school level students are expected to engage with major global issues at the interface of science, technology, society and the environment, and to bring to bear the kinds of analytical and strategic thinking that prior training and increased maturity make possible. As in prior levels, these capabilities can be thought of in three stages—defining the problem,…
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Teacher Tool Video: ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions
In this video Paul Andersen explains how many possible solutions are developed in the design process. As many solutions to the problem are identified using a brainstorming process. These solutions are compared to the specific constraints and criteria of the solution. Models are created to test the viability of each solution. A K-12 teaching progression…
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Teacher Tool Video: ETS1.A: Defining Engineering Problems
In this video Paul Andersen explains the first step in the design process, defining and delimiting the engineering problem. Design requires a clear definition of the problem and this is done by addressing both the constraints and criteria of each solution. This will become increasingly important as future problems require complex solutions. A K-12 teaching…
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Teacher Tool Video: ETS2A – Interdependence of Science, Engineering and TechnologyETS2A – Interdependence of Science, Engineering and Technology
In this video Paul Andersen explains how science is dependent upon engineering which is dependent upon science which is dependent up engineering which is dependent upon science which is dependent up engineering which is dependent upon science which is dependent up engineering. . . A K-12 teaching progression is also included. https://thewonderofscience.com/videos/2017/12/12/ets2a-interdependence-of-science-engineering-and-technology
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Teacher Tool Video: ETS2B – Influence of Science, Engineering and Technology on Society and the Natural World
In this video Paul Andersen explains how society influences the natural world through increasing science, engineering and technology. As the world population increases it will require more natural resources and it will impact the global conditions. Society can control some of these changes through regulations. A K-12 teaching progression is also included. https://thewonderofscience.com/videos/2017/12/12/ets2b-influence-of-science-engineering-and-technology-on-society-and-the-natural-world
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Teacher Tool: NGSS Standards
For more information from the Next Generation Science Standards see the attached PDFs. “The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) represent a commitment to integrate engineering design into the structure of science education by raising engineering design to thesame level as scientific inquiry when teaching science disciplines at all levels, from kindergarten to grade 12. There are both practical and inspirational reasons for including engineering design as an essential element…
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Teacher Tool: NGSS Standards
For more information from the Next Generation Science Standards see the attached PDFs. “The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) represent a commitment to integrate engineering design into the structure of science education by raising engineering design to thesame level as scientific inquiry when teaching science disciplines at all levels, from kindergarten to grade 12. There are both practical and inspirational reasons for including engineering design as an essential element…
