The Stanford University site- Understanding Language is dedicated to raising awareness of the critical role that language plays in the new Common Core State Standards and upcoming Next Generation Science Standards.
The site has a paper titled:
Language Demands and Opportunities in Relation to Next Generation Science Standards for ELLs
This paper describes challenges and opportunities as we engage ELLs with the Next Generation Science Standards. The paper highlights 4 of the 8 Practices of Science and Engineering as a focus for English Language Learners:
- Developing and Using Models
- Developing Explanations (for Science) and Designing Solutions (for Engineering).
- Engaging in Argument from Evidence.
- Obtaining, Evaluating and Communicating Information
This is another excellent resource to add to your NGSS files. Read the entire paper HERE.
See Okhee Lee discussing the paper in the embedded video below.
Science for All 