Although engineering has been mentioned in prior standards, it was never very prominent, and only rarely implemented as a part of science. Learn why engineering has been embraced to the extent it has in the Framework and NGSS and how to implement engineering design in your NGSS classroom from a member of the NGSS writing team, Cary Sneider.
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Episode #004 Summary
(1:00) So without further ado, here is Jen Gutierrez. Welcome, Jen. Thank you for coming on to our show today. Will you tell us a little bit about yourself?
(2:00) Jen tells us about working on the NGSS writing team specifically on the Life Science team and Appendix D.
(3:00) How did Jen get involved in that process?
(4:00) Jen’s incredible “aha!” moment when she first reads the drafts of the Framework (the foundation of NGSS).
(7:53) Jen tells us about her go-to NGSS resources.
(11:34) What are some of the misconceptions that you (Jen) might still be seeing that teachers might have about the NGSS?
(22:08) Jen discusses Engineering is Elementary
(34:39) Jen gives some final words of wisdom and more resources!
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