NGSS Standards

On September 4, 2013, the SBE adopted the Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools, Kindergarten through Grade Twelve (CA NGSS) as required by California Education Code 60605.85. The NGSS Appendices A-M were also adopted to assist teachers in the implementation of the new science standards and to aid in the development of the new science curriculum framework.

The SBE-adopted California Next Generation Science Standards (CA NGSS) can be viewed below by grade level Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCI): Life Sciences, Earth and Space Sciences, and Physical Sciences for grades Kindergarten through grade 5.

Standards Arranged by Disciplinary Core Ideas (Life, Earth and Space, and Physical Science)

• Kindergarten by Disciplinary Core Ideas(PDF)

• Grade 1 by Disciplinary Core Ideas(PDF)

• Grade 2 by Disciplinary Core Ideas(PDF)

• Grade 3 by Disciplinary Core Ideas(PDF)

• Grade 4 by Disciplinary Core Ideas(PDF)

• Grade 5 by Disciplinary Core Ideas(PDF)
  
  

For information on how to read the standards and implement the standards, please read How to Read CA NGSS(PDF) or consult the 2016 Science Framework or visit the Adopting and Implementing NGSS page. 

For more information, see: NGSS for California Public Schools, K-12 - Science (CA Dept of Education)

For questions about the CA NGSS and 2016 Science Framework, contact Kelley Ambriz, Instructional Services, Division of Educational Services, at kambriz@rcoe.us or (951) 249-8800.