Start the year strong with NGSS-aligned science resources
Kick off the school year with confidence using Khan Academy’s NGSS Science Unit Guides—designed to make lesson planning easier and instruction more effective. Aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), these guides complement Khan Academy’s free courses in biology, chemistry, and physics, helping you deliver cohesive, inquiry-driven learning experiences that truly resonate with students.
Whether you’re a new teacher or a veteran educator, these unit guides give you everything you need to start the year prepared and stay on track throughout each unit.
What’s inside the NGSS Unit Guides?
Each unit guide is built to support both teacher and student success. Inside you’ll find:
- Lesson overviews – Quick snapshots of what’s covered, saving you valuable prep time
- Essential questions – Open-ended prompts designed to promote deep student thinking and classroom discussion
- Learning objectives – Clear, focused goals that break down NGSS standards into teachable steps
- Teaching tips & strategies – Expert advice for keeping lessons engaging, interactive, and accessible for all learners
- Integrated Khan Academy resources – Plug-and-play videos, articles, and exercises to enrich your lessons without extra prep
Why teachers love these NGSS Unit Guides
What sets these guides apart is their emphasis on real-world relevance. Each unit is anchored by real-world phenomena, from environmental issues to everyday applications of science, that spark curiosity and help students see why science matters.
To further support effective teaching, the guides include:
- Strategies for addressing common misconceptions so students don’t get stuck on tricky concepts
- Student-friendly resources like simulations, hands-on activities, and note-taking templates to encourage active learning
- Flexible teaching supports that allow you to adapt for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent learning
These guides aren’t just lesson aids—they’re a teaching toolkit that helps you foster inquiry, critical thinking, and a genuine love of science in your classroom.
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Start your year off smoothly with resources designed to align with your goals, your curriculum, and your students’ needs.
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