5 Tech Tools for the Next Generation Science Standards

October 1, 2013 | Public Programs, Informal/Formal Connections

In the article, the author discusses technological developments in the education sector in the U.S. as of October 2013. He cites the introduction of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in early 2013 that is focused on science and engineering in the K-12 curriculum. The NGSS' four disciplinary core concepts include Earth and Space Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Engineering and Technology. He presents several NGSS-friendly software like Celestia and NetLogo, as well as hardware such as the Arduino open-source programmable controller.

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David Thornburg

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Publication Name: T H E Journal

Volume: 40

Number: 10

Page Number: 10

Resource Type: Reference Materials

Discipline: Computing and information science | Education and learning science | Engineering | General STEM | Technology

Audience: Elementary School Children (6-10) | Middle School Children (11-13) | Youth/Teen (up to 17) | Educators/Teachers | Museum/ISE Professionals

Environment Type: Public Programs | Making and Tinkering Programs | Informal/Formal Connections | K-12 Programs

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