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## [Research Shows New Attitudes About Learning Science Using KnowAtom's NGSS-Based Curriculum](https://www.knowatom.com/press/research-shows-teachers-and-students-transform-attitudes-about-learning-science-using-knowatoms-ngss-based-curriculum)
Aug 28, 2022 6:59:16 AM by [KnowAtom Media](https://www.knowatom.com/press/author/knowatom-media)
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**SALEM, Mass., June 9, 2021 (Newswire.com) - **Research from Dr. Tracy L. Waters at Northeastern University highlights the changing attitudes, instructional practices, and achievement levels that resulted from the implementation of KnowAtom's Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)-[designed curriculum](https://stats.newswire.com/x/html?final=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cua25vd2F0b20uY29tL3N0ZW0tY3VycmljdWx1bQ&hit%2Csum=WyIzNGNsd2giLCIzNGNsd2kiLCIzNGNsd2oiXQ). She evaluated KnowAtom curriculum implementation by elementary and middle school science teachers. The KnowAtom curriculum is** **designed to help teachers connect students with phenomena-based science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning opportunities.
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Topics: [student results](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/student-results), [Press Release](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/press-release), [Professional Development](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/professional-development), [NGSS-Designed Curriculum](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/ngss-designed-curriculum)
## [Research Shows Teachers Implemented More Hands-on Learning Activities When Using KnowAtom's NGSS-Based Curriculum](https://www.knowatom.com/press/research-shows-teachers-implemented-more-hands-on-learning-activities-when-using-knowatoms-ngss-based-curriculum)
Jul 12, 2021 3:31:00 PM by [Samantha Ozgood](https://www.knowatom.com/press/author/samantha-ozgood)
**SALEM, Mass., July 12, 2021 (Newswire.com) - ****Research from **[Northeastern University's Dr. Tracy L. Waters](https://repository.library.northeastern.edu/files/neu:m044c693q/fulltext.pdf) shows a shift in teaching methods and belief in what students can achieve through hands-on, collaborative learning with the implementation of KnowAtom's Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)-based K-8 curriculum. Dr. Waters evaluated implementation by teachers who had been teaching the KnowAtom curriculum for at least two years and who ranged in teaching experience from 2 to 25 years. Her study participants reported a shift in their own understanding of the different processes, practices, and results that can come from collaborative science investigation in the classroom.
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Topics: [Next Generation Science Standards](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/next-generation-science-standards), [Professional Development](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/professional-development), [Time on Learning](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/time-on-learning), [NGSS-Designed Curriculum](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/ngss-designed-curriculum)
## [Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)-Based Curriculum Helps Improve Math and Writing Skills Too](https://www.knowatom.com/press/next-generation-science-standards-ngss-based-curriculum-helps-improve-math-and-writing-skills-too)
Jul 5, 2021 12:51:00 PM by [Samantha Ozgood](https://www.knowatom.com/press/author/samantha-ozgood)
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**SALEM, Mass., July 5, 2021 (Newswire.com) - **Since 2015, at least forty-five states and D.C. have adopted or adapted K-12 science education standards guided by the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), according to research from [Northeastern University's Dr. Tracy L. Waters.](https://repository.library.northeastern.edu/files/neu:m044c693q/fulltext.pdf) This means the vast majority of U.S. students are learning under standards designed to build the skills needed to join the workforce of the future. Waters' research shows fourth and fifth-grade students using KnowAtom's hands-on [NGSS-based science curriculum](https://www.knowatom.com/stem-curriculum) demonstrated measurable increases in achievement levels, engagement, and classroom behavior.
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Topics: [Press Release](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/press-release), [Professional Development](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/professional-development), [Growth Mindset](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/growth-mindset), [ELA and Math](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/ela-and-math), [NGSS-Designed Curriculum](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/ngss-designed-curriculum), [Next Generation Science Classroom Instruction](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/next-generation-science-classroom-instruction)
## [Professional Development Essential to Achieving Highest Levels of K-8 Student Achievement, Research Shows](https://www.knowatom.com/press/professional-development-essential-to-achieving-highest-levels-of-k-8-student-achievement-research-shows)
Jun 28, 2021 9:08:00 AM by [Samantha Ozgood](https://www.knowatom.com/press/author/samantha-ozgood)
## Study Shows Adoption of NGSS-Based Teaching Models Shift Teacher and Student Thinking
**SALEM, Mass., June 28, 2021 (Newswire.com) - ****Research from Northeastern University's **Dr. Tracy L. Waters, "[The Effects of the Next Generation Science Standards on Teaching Practices: An Instrumental Case Study](https://repository.library.northeastern.edu/files/neu:m044c693q/fulltext.pdf)," shows schools combining KnowAtom's research-based instructional practices with the program's new model of professional development achieved measurable increases in student learning and engagement. Looking at fourth- and fifth-grade teachers using KnowAtom's next-generation science standards [(NGSS)-based curriculum](https://www.knowatom.com/stem-curriculum) for the first time, Waters identified changes in teaching methods, beliefs about teaching and learning science, and increased responsibility given to students in their own learning process.
[Continue reading](https://www.knowatom.com/press/professional-development-essential-to-achieving-highest-levels-of-k-8-student-achievement-research-shows)
Topics: [Professional Development](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/professional-development), [Next Generation Science](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/next-generation-science), [Implementing New Science Standards](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/implementing-new-science-standards), [NGSS-Designed Curriculum](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/ngss-designed-curriculum)
## [Review Finds Big Impact on Teaching & Learning With KnowAtom Curriculum for NGSS](https://www.knowatom.com/press/review-finds-big-impact-on-teaching-learning-with-knowatom-curriculum-for-ngss)
Jun 14, 2021 9:00:00 AM by [KnowAtom Media](https://www.knowatom.com/press/author/knowatom-media)
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## KnowAtom partnership brings transformational curriculum and professional development to K-8 classrooms
**SALEM, Mass., June 14, 2021 (Newswire.com) - ****Bringing science to life with KnowAtom in a phenomena-based approach to hands-on science and engineering transforms both teachers and their students.**
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Topics: [Press Release](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/press-release), [Professional Development](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/professional-development), [KnowAtom Science Curriculum](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/knowatom-science-curriculum), [STEAM Curriculum](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/steam-curriculum), [Next Generation Science Classroom Instruction](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/next-generation-science-classroom-instruction), [Formative Assessment](https://www.knowatom.com/press/topic/formative-assessment)
## [Research Highlighting Success of KnowAtom Curriculum Shapes Adoption of Next Generation Science Standards Nationwide](https://www.knowatom.com/press/research-highlighting-success-of-knowatom-curriculum-shapes-adoption-of-next-generation-science-standards-nationwide)
May 28, 2021 9:39:00 AM by [KnowAtom Media](https://www.knowatom.com/press/author/knowatom-media)
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SALEM, Mass., May 28, 2021 /[PRNewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/research-highlighting-success-of-knowatom-curriculum-shapes-adoption-of-next-generation-science-standards-nationwide-301301549.html)/ --** **An evaluation of KnowAtom curriculum implementation by elementary and middle school science teachers showed changing beliefs and attitudes about teaching and learning related to next generation science standards (NGSS), according to Northeastern University researcher Dr. Tracy L. Waters. The findings are spurring adoption of student-led, collaborative teaching models for science instruction in schools nationwide.
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