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Evaluating of Science Integrated Curriculum Units at the First Stage of Basic Education in the light of Next Generation Science Standards NGSS

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Last updated: 04 Jan 2025

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Methodology of the Social Sciences

Abstract

The current research sought to evaluate science integrated curriculum in light of for the next generation science standards, based on mixed method design where quantitative and qualitative data were collected using a content analysis technique that includes a set of indicators for NGSS standards in its three dimensions (practices, concepts, and core ideas). The analysis community included science integrated curriculum "discover" in first and second primary grades, the analysis sample included chapter two, theme one, entitled “Our Environment", “What do we see in the night sky?" respectively. Results showed that NGSS standards percentage included in first grade is 14.31%, 30.71% for second grade. Research recommended redesigning “curriculum units" In light of NGSS standers, curriculum general objectives, teaching methods, activities, educational technology, assessment methods, and the foundations for building a learning community. Thus necessity of evaluating science curricula in the light of NGSS standards that based three dimensions and these are (Scientific and engineering practices, core ideas, and general concepts) which reflects the quality of learning outcomes.

DOI

10.21608/ihites.2020.40976.1028

Keywords

Science Integrated Curriculum, Next Generation Science Standards NGSS, Applied Learning Theory, Learning Community

Authors

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Nabil

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fadl

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curricula and science instruction, education, tanta, tanta, egypt

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dr_nabeelf@yahoo.com

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First Name

Yasmen

Last Name

Abd El Kader Kader

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Ahmed

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Curricula and teaching methods, faculty of Eduuction Tanta University

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ahmadyasmen42@yahoo.com

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El Mahalla

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1

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3

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12642

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2020-08-01

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2020-08-29

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2020-08-01

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1

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6

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2682-3918

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2682-3926

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https://ijites.journals.ekb.eg/article_113919.html

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1,128

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International Journal of Instructional Technology and Educational Studies

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https://ijites.journals.ekb.eg/

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Evaluating of Science Integrated Curriculum Units at the First Stage of Basic Education in the light of Next Generation Science Standards NGSS

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22 Jan 2023