The Common Core, a new set of national educational standards, has been adopted by 45 states across the nation. But if you learned about science the "old" way, you may be having a hard time understanding what your kids are bringing home from school--and why. With information on Next Generation Science Standards and practice exercises and experiments, you'll learn:

• The rationale behind Common Core standards
• The major scientific concepts your child will be learning at each grade level
• The new requirements for learning...