NGSS Earth and Space Science Course

Kognity’s Earth and Space Science: where cutting-edge research meets engaging content.

The Earth and Space Science course equips teachers with engaging tools, whether they’re navigating the curriculum for the first time or seeking to elevate their existing lessons.

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NGSS-aligned content for high school Earth and Space Science

The Earth and Space Science standalone course includes 6 units. Each unit begins with an anchoring phenomenon that is then investigated in a number of modules that provide opportunities for students to observe, collaborate and explore.

Units include: Space; Earth’s history; Resource management; Feedback systems and coevolution on Earth; Earth’s climate; Impacts on Earth systems.

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Using images from the James Webb telescope, students will investigate the reasons behind the different colors of galaxies and stars. They will examine information about ancient civilizations and draw parallels with the environmental challenges we face today.

Through data analysis and modeling techniques, students will also explore the reasons behind the increasing frequency of extreme weather events.

Kognity has worked with Earth and Space Science content experts as well as pedagogical experts to design and outline each of the different units. I am impressed with the level of care and diligence that has gone into making this curriculum.

Wayne Wright
NGSS Instructional Materials Specialist, Kognity’s Lead Advisor for Earth and Space Science curriculum
Being a part of the Earth and Space Science curriculum development team, I saw firsthand how Kognity really works hard to listen to the needs of students, teachers, and schools. Kognity takes an iterative approach to ensure that the curriculum, the platform, assessments, and supports are meeting the needs of teachers and students in the classroom.

Wayne Wright
NGSS Instructional Materials Specialist, Kognity’s Lead Advisor for Earth and Space Science curriculum
I’m really excited to be part of Kognity’s groundbreaking project where Earth and Space Science comes alive for students through engaging anchoring phenomena and intriguing storylines.
It's truly rewarding to know that our resource will empower both teachers and students, providing the essential support they need to excel in Earth and Space Science education.

Katie Chadd
Senior Curriculum Specialist

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Explore Earth and Space Science Module 3.3: Meeting food demands

Anchoring phenomenon

This unit dives into population patterns, analyzing past and present data to understand settlement choices. Students explore reasons for migration, like resource scarcity and climate change, culminating in predictions for future settlements based on planetary changes. This allows for location-specific learning.

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Engaging with the question

Introducing the module question: students begin by sharing observations of what they see, without making connections to meaning. Next, students can build on their observations to make connections to meaning. Students should record their observations to share with a partner.

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Returning to the Driving Question Board

This is where students are provided the time to reflect on what they have learned and to record new questions they can add to the Driving Question Board.

Students are prompted to generate at least one new question based on their observations of food production and agricultural technology, using a think-pair-share or whole-class discussion.

Kognity NGSS Earth and Space Science Driving Question Board

Reflection

Students will review timelines of agricultural techniques, then reflect on how increasing population has driven advancements in these technologies to meet growing food demands.

Support activities include revisiting the timelines to analyze the pros and cons of each advancement, while extension activities involve students sharing their reflections with peers, providing constructive feedback, and asking clarifying questions before final submission.

Kognity NGSS Earth and Space Science reflection question

Scope and Sequence & Standards Mapping

Access documentation outlining how Kognity Earth and Space science lessons map to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

Alignment with state-specific standards
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Kognity’s teaching and learning platform for high school Earth and Space Science

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NGSS high school Earth and Space for teachers

Kognity’s NGSS Earth and Space curriculum enables you take your course from the classroom into the real world with:

Consistent lesson organization with modules broken down into flexible content options based on the 5E cycle.
A clean and intuitive navigation.
An extensive media library with 750+ videos, images and interactive models.
Driving question boards that let students drive the learning journey and collaborate with peers.
Activity sheets for students to test their knowledge and hold themselves accountable.
Teacher instructions with suggestions on how to facilitate activities and support students.
Performance tasks at the end of each module to assess student performance over time.

NGSS high school Earth and Space for students

Kognity’s NGSS Earth and Space curriculum for high school science provides students with:

Opportunities for reflection and inquiry throughout the units, with activities to enable exploration, explanation and elaboration.
A student notebook to record notes and observations.
A variety of multimedia including 3D models and other interactive content to observe and explore phenomena.
Box features highlighting different kinds of important information and advice.
Glossary and vocabulary boxes covering key scientific terms and definitions.
Integrated reading assistance with numerous font and style options, audio support and 130+ languages.
Activity sheets and Performance tasks to evaluate progress and prepare for upcoming tests.

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