AzSS-Aligned
Quick-Reference Guide to AzSS
The Basics of the AzSS and the K-12 AzSS Progressions
Read MoreAzSS Resources from Mesa Public Schools
K-12 Curriculum Guides developed by MPS including standards, three dimensional foundations, and evidence of learning specifications. K-12 Standards and Core Idea Elements as identified by MPS. K-6 Curriculum Guide 7-8 Curriculum Guide HS Curriculum Guide K-12 Standards and Core Idea Elements
Read MoreArizona Science Test
The AzSCI Field Test will be administered to students in Grades 5, 8, and 11 (Cohort 2022) in the 2020-2021 school year. Find more information and resources for the new test on this Arizona Department of Education page.
Read MoreTravel Deep Inside A Leaf
This video makes a great phenomenon video for students to notice and wonder. It is a great opening for lessons addressing how some plant cells convert light energy into food energy. (Thank you to STEMAZing Teacher Leader Lee Ann Howell (@STEMHOWELLer) for contributing this resource to the collection.)
Read MoreVirtual Science and Engineering Practices (SEP) Image Sort
This Science and Engineering Practices Image Sort is a great way to introduce students to the practices and to get them thinking about what they all mean. Using either a PPT version (below) or Google Slides version (link provided below), you can have students sort the images in a breakout room or complete this activity…
Read MoreH2Oh my goodness! from NGSS Phenomena
Phenomena for AzSS 4.P4U1.1 from Wonder of Science
4.E1U1.7 (NGSS-P: 4-ESS2-2 & 4-ESS1-1) – Phenomena for use with this standard as cross-referenced to NGSS from the Wonder of Science. NGSS-P: 4-ESS2-2 Phenomena NGSS-P: 4-ESS1-1 Phenomena
Read MorePhenomena for AzSS 4.E1U1.6 from Wonder of Science
4.E1U1.6 (NGSS-P: 4-ESS2-1 &5-ESS2-1) – Phenomena for use with this standard as cross-referenced to NGSS from the Wonder of Science. NGSS-P: 4-ESS2-1 Phenomena NGSS-P: 5-ESS2-1 Phenomena
Read MorePhenomena for AzSS 4.P4U3.4 from Wonder of Science
4.P4U3.4 (NGSS-P: 4-ESS3-1) – Phenomena for use with this standard as cross-referenced to NGSS from the Wonder of Science.
Read MorePhenomena for AzSS 4.P2U1.3 from Wonder of Science
4.P2U1.3 (NGSS-P: 3-PS2-3) – Phenomena for use with this standard as cross-referenced to NGSS from the Wonder of Science.
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