The Next Generation Science Standards include learning about engineering practices like design projects. Ohio's new science standards also embrace engineering and design. Project-based learning increases long-term retention of content compared to traditional instruction, and helps improve problem-solving, collaboration, and student attitudes towards learning. References are provided about the Next Generation Science Standards, project-based learning research, and open portfolios used for assessment of maker projects.

3. Next Gen Science Standards Include Learning
About Engineering
“Undertake a design project, engaging in the design
cycle, to construct and/or implement a solution that
meets specific design criteria and constraints.”
- Grs. 6-8 Condensed Practices
Next Generation Science Standards
How Making Connects to
Next Gen Standards

4. Ohio’s New Science Standards
Embrace Engineering and
Design
“Engineering is design under constraint that
develops and applies technology to satisfy
human needs and wants.
Technology and engineering, coupled with
the knowledge and methods
derived from science and mathematics,
profoundly influence the quality
of life.”
- Ohio Dept. of Education
How Making Connects to Next Gen Standards

5. Assessment of Maker Projects
"Studies comparing learning outcomes for students taught
via project-based learning versus traditional instruction show
that when implemented well, PBL increases long-term
retention of content, helps students perform as well as or
better than traditional learners in high-stakes tests, improves
problem-solving and collaboration skills, and improves
students' attitudes towards learning.”
- Vega, 2012
How Making Connects to Next Gen Standards

6. How Making Connects to Next Gen Standards
Assessment of Maker Projects
Edutopia Article
www.edutopia.org/pbl-research-
evidence-based-
components#assessment
Open Portfolios
http://makered.org/open-
portfolios-school-wide-portfolios-
at-monticello-high-school/

7. REFERENCES
NGSS Hub. (n.d.). Retrieved December 22,
2014, from
http://standards.nsta.org/PracticesFull.asp
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Project-Based Learning Research Review:
Evidence-Based Components of Success |
Edutopia. (n.d.). Retrieved December 22,
2014, from http://www.edutopia.org/pbl-
research-evidence-based-
components#assessment
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8. REFERENCES
Science | Ohio Department of Education.
(n.d.). Retrieved August 5, 2014, from
http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-s-
New-Learning-Standards/Science
Tides Center. (n.d.). Open Portfolios:
School-wide portfolios at Monticello High
School. Retrieved December 20, 2014,
from http://makered.org/open-portfolios-
school-wide-portfolios-at-monticello-high-
school/
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9. REFERENCES
Vega, V. (n.d.). Project-Based Learning
Research Review | Edutopia. Retrieved
July 24, 2014, from
http://www.edutopia.org/pbl-research-
learning-outcomes
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