NGSS for Maine Environmental Educators (September 30)

Understanding the Core Elements of NGSS | Part 1 of a 3-Part Series

September 30, 2026 | 12–2 PM | Virtual | Free

How do the Next Generation Science Standards fit into informal and environmental education?

In the first session of this three-part virtual series, explore the core instructional elements of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), including the three dimensions and how they work together to support science learning.

Designed specifically for informal and environmental educators, this session will help make NGSS more approachable and useful in the programs and learning experiences you already offer.

What You’ll Explore

• The three dimensions of NGSS
• How the dimensions work together
• Why NGSS is relevant to informal and environmental education
• Ways to recognize NGSS connections in your existing programs and activities

Who Should Attend?

This series is developed for Maine informal and environmental educators working in settings such as nature centers, land trusts, libraries, camps, afterschool programs, outdoor education organizations, and other out-of-school learning environments.

This workshop is the first session in NGSS for Maine Environmental Educators, a three-part virtual series designed to build from understanding NGSS to putting it into practice and connecting with other educators.

September 30: Understanding the Core Elements of NGSS

October 7: Applying NGSS to Your Programs

October 14: Building Connections with Education Colleagues

Participants are encouraged to attend all three sessions for the full series experience.

Register for the three-part series here!

Hosted by Teach ME Outside. Funded through the Onion Foundation.