This suite of NGSS Parent Guides illustrates how the standards are a powerful foundation to help students build a cohesive understanding of science over time. The parent guides are available for Grades K-2, Grade 3-5, Grades 6-8, and Grades 9-12.
Grades K-2
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
NGSS Parent Guide Templates
If your state or district would like to customize a version, please download the PDF templates below.
To edit or modify these templates, use Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. A free trial version of the software is available here.
- Customizable PDF for Grades K-2
- Customizable PDF for Grades 3-5
- Customizable PDF for Grades 6-8
- Customizable PDF for Grades 9-12
States may also edit these files using Adobe InDesign. The Adobe InDesign files are posted here. A free trial version of Adobe InDesign CC is at available here.
If states or districts have any questions, please contact NextGenScience at nextgenscience@wested.org.