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K-12 Science Education Should Reflect the Interconnected Nature of Science as it is Practiced and Experienced in the Real World.
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The Next Generation Science Standards are student performance expectations – NOT curriculum.
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The Science Concepts in the NGSS Build Coherently from K–12
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The NGSS Focus on Deeper Understanding of Content as well as Application of Content.
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Science and Engineering are Integrated in the NGSS, from K–12.
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The NGSS are designed to prepare students for college, career, and citizenship.
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The NGSS and Common Core State Standards (English Language Arts and Mathematics) are aligned.