Next Generation Science Standards
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​Interactive tables* outline how each Outdoor School field study activity aligns with Next Generation Science Standards, Disciplinary Core Ideas, Performance Expectations, Crosscutting Concepts, and Scientific Practices.
Water Activities  •  Animals Activities  •  Soil Activities  •  Plants Activities
* Interactive tables are best viewed with a desktop browser, and are not navigable via keyboard. For complete table information in an accessible format, download Excel versions:  Water (XLS)  •  Animals (XLS)  •  Soil (XLS)  •  Plants (XLS)
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Curriculum Outlines by Field Study:       Water  •  Animals  •  Soil  •  Plants 
NGSS Alignment Table:   Water (PDF)  •  Animals (PDF)  •  Soil (PDF)  •  Plants (PDF)
NGSS Alignment Table:   Water (XLS)  •  Animals (XLS)  •  Soil (XLS)  •  Plants (XLS)
Performance Expectations:  Water (PDF)  •  Animals (PDF)  •  Soil (PDF)  •  Plants (PDF)
See also: Outdoor School Curriculum
Field Study Curriculum Outline: Animals • Plants •  Soil • Water
​Field Study Tour: Animals • Plants • Soil • Water 
Next Generation Science Standards: Animals • Plants • Soil • Water