NGSS 物理科學是專門為滿足高中物理科學 (HS-PS) 的下一代科學標準 (NGSS) 的要求而編寫的。它涵蓋了標準的所有三個維度（科學與工程實踐、跨學科概念和學科核心思想），透過一系列以學生為中心的活動和調查來解決課程內容。透過完成這些活動，學生可以建立對科學和工程實踐的紮實理解，認識和理解聯繫所有科學領域的概念，並建立整合標準三個維度所需的知識基礎，以滿足該計劃的績效期望。學科核心思想（DCI）為本書提供了結構框架，將其分為四個部分。每章均包含一系列活動，這些活動經過精心設計和排序，採用 5Es 教學方法來支持學習。每個章節都會確定和解決具體的績效期望，並透過特定活動進行評估，包括但不限於專門設計的三維總結性評估。科學與工程實踐完全融入各種活動，以培養實踐調查、協作、分析和解釋數據、開發和使用模型以及根據證據構建解釋的技能。支持性的介紹章節作為參考，並為學生提供額外的機會來練習該級別所需的數學和基於探究的技能。跨學科概念在整個過程中得到充分整合和識別，使學生能夠將不同主題的科學核心主題聯繫起來。科學的本質：學生透過將科學的基本原理融入活動來加深對科學本質的理解。教師版為教師提供了這方面的指導。工程設計：NGSS 的工程設計部分已透過讓學生參與設計和評估現實世界問題解決方案的活動適當納入。標準的這一方面為學生提供了一個令人興奮的機會，讓他們以創造性的方式運用他們的知識，同時充分考慮社會和環境問題。
Physical Sciences for NGSS has been specifically written to meet the requirements of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for High School Physical Sciences (HS-PS). It encompasses all three dimensions of the standards (science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas), addressing the program content through a wide range of engaging student-focused activities and investigations. Through completion of these activities, students build a sound understanding of science and engineering practices, recognize and understand the concepts that link all domains of science, and build the knowledge base required to integrate the three dimensions of the standards to meet the program’s performance expectations. The Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs) provide the structural framework for the book, dividing it into four sections. Each chapter comprises a range of activities designed and sequenced to scaffold learning using a 5Es instructional approach. Specific performance expectations are identified and addressed within each chapter and assessed through specific activities including, but not restricted to, specifically designed, three-dimensional summative assessments. Science and Engineering Practices are fully integrated throughout with activities to develop skills in practical investigation, collaboration, analyzing and interpreting data, developing and using models, and constructing explanations from evidence. A supporting introductory chapter acts as a reference and provides students with additional opportunities to practice the mathematical and inquiry-based skills required at this level. Crosscutting concepts are fully integrated and identified throughout, allowing students to make connections between the core themes in science across different topics. Nature of Science: Students develop an understanding of the nature of science through incorporation of its basic principles into activities. The teacher’s edition provides teacher guidance on this aspect. Engineering Design: The Engineering Design component of NGSS has been incorporated as appropriate through activities that engage the student in designing and evaluating solutions to real world problems. This aspect of the standards provides an exciting opportunity for students to apply their knowledge in a creative way, with due consideration to social and environmental concerns.
