MND + NGSS: 3D Learning through Earth Science Phenomena

MND recognizes that teaching science is about helping students make sense of the world around them, not memorizing facts and principles. MND makes teaching Earth Science easier (and more interesting) by organizing NASA data with the phenomena that they support. By providing these data, in the forms of maps, line plots, etc., students develop models to explain or predict the phenomena using evidence.

Phenomena are the context for learning science. These are naturally occurring events that are used by teachers as opportunities to have students observe, ponder, inquire, explain, and predict using scientific evidence. For more information on the use of phenomena, see the link.

To check out the MND resources related to the 3 Dimensions of the Next Generation Science Standards, check out the following links:

Science and Engineering Practices

Crosscutting Concepts 

Disciplinary Core Ideas

ESS: Earth and Space Science

• ESS1: Earth’s Place in the Universe
  • ESS1.A: The Universe and Its Stars
  • ESS1.B: Earth and the Solar System
  • ESS1.C: The History of Planet Earth
• ESS2: Earth’s Systems
  • ESS2.A: Earth Materials and Systems
  • ESS2.B: Plate Tectonics and Large-Scale System Interactions
  • ESS2.C: The Roles of Water in Earth’s Surface Processes
  • ESS2.D: Weather and Climate
  • ESS2.E: Biogeology
• ESS3: Earth and Human Activity
  • ESS3.A: Natural Resources
  • ESS3.B: Natural Hazards
  • ESS3.C: Human Impacts on Earth Systems
  • ESS3.D: Global Climate Change