NGSS Chemistry
The new NGSS science standards are designed to increase STEM thinking in the science classroom. Rather than memorizing facts, students are asked to develop their own understanding of natural phenomena through a variety of inquire based activities which can include: online lab simulations, lab experiments, analyzing different levels of reading materials, demonstrations, model building, etc.
The challenge will be that students will not be told immediately what to think but will work together to create knowledge and understanding about chemistry through cooperative learning methods. The next level of understanding will come from students taking what they learn and engineering models, solutions, products, and ideas in relation to that knowledge.
The challenge will be that students will not be told immediately what to think but will work together to create knowledge and understanding about chemistry through cooperative learning methods. The next level of understanding will come from students taking what they learn and engineering models, solutions, products, and ideas in relation to that knowledge.