Lesson Planning

What is an NGSS Storyline?

The OpenSciEd website outlines the instructional model of a typical phenomena-based storyline unit. The website has explanations of routines, as well as classroom video.

Sites with NGSS Storylines:

OpenSciEd

Bio, Chem, Physics in development

inquiryHub

New Visions for Public Schools

Only some units are NGSS-aligned

Achieve's Quality Examples of Science Lessons

Next Generation Science Storylines

What is the 5E?

Adapted from BSCS

Storylines Unit Planning Template 1

Sample from Chemistry OER

Storylines Unit Planning Template 2

Created with Grossmont High Chemistry team

Science Lesson Templates:

NGSS Instructional Toolkit:

NGSS & Storylines Instructional Toolkit

Storyline Template:

Storyline Unit Organizer

How do the 5E instructional model, Science & Engineering Practices, and Ambitious Science Teaching all relate to one another?

They're not separate things!

These instructional frameworks support each other and are based on "How People Learn."

Science Teaching Frameworks

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