---
name: "xpay-ngss-standards"
description: "Next Generation Science Standards search and curriculum mapping"
version: "1.0.0"
provider: "NGSS Standards"
tools: 8
---

# NGSS Standards

Next Generation Science Standards search and curriculum mapping

## NGSS Standards

Next Generation Science Standards search and curriculum mapping

### Available Tools (8)

- **get_standard**: Retrieve a specific NGSS standard by its code identifier (e.g., MS-PS1-1, MS-LS2-3, MS-ESS3-1) — $0.01/call
- **search_by_domain**: Find all NGSS standards in a specific science domain (Physical Science, Life Science, or Earth and Space Science) — $0.01/call
- **get_3d_components**: Extract the three-dimensional learning components (SEP: Science and Engineering Practices, DCI: Disciplinary Core Ideas, CCC: Crosscutting Concepts) for a specific standard (e.g., MS-PS1-1, MS-LS2-3, MS-ESS3-1) — $0.01/call
- **search_standards**: Perform full-text search across all NGSS standard content including performance expectations, topics, and keywords (e.g., "energy transfer", "ecosystems", "chemical reactions", "climate change") — $0.01/call
- **search_by_practice**: Find all NGSS standards using a specific Science and Engineering Practice (SEP). Examples: "Developing and Using Models", "Analyzing and Interpreting Data", "Planning and Carrying Out Investigations" — $0.01/call
- **search_by_crosscutting_concept**: Find all NGSS standards using a specific Crosscutting Concept (CCC). Examples: "Patterns", "Cause and Effect", "Systems and System Models", "Energy and Matter" — $0.01/call
- **search_by_disciplinary_core_idea**: Find all NGSS standards using a specific Disciplinary Core Idea (DCI). Examples: "Definitions of Energy", "Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems", "Weather and Climate" — $0.01/call
- **get_unit_suggestions**: Recommend compatible NGSS standards for curriculum unit planning based on 3D framework overlap (domain, SEP, DCI, CCC). Example: Given anchor "MS-PS3-1" (energy), suggest 2-7 compatible standards that share similar practices, concepts, or disciplinary ideas for a cohesive unit — $0.01/call

### Quick Start

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ngss-standards": {
      "url": "https://ngss-standards.mcp.xpay.sh/mcp?key=YOUR_XPAY_KEY"
    }
  }
}
```

### Pricing

$0.01 per tool call. Pay per use from your XPay wallet. No subscriptions.

Get an API key at [xpay.tools](https://xpay.tools).


**Tools:** 8
**Category:** Specialized

## When to Use

Use NGSS Standards tools when you need to next generation science standards search and curriculum mapping. All tools are available through xpay✦'s single MCP connection.

## MCP Connection

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "xpay": {
      "url": "https://mcp.xpay.sh/mcp?key=YOUR_API_KEY"
    }
  }
}
```

For Claude Code:
```bash
claude mcp add --transport http xpay "https://mcp.xpay.sh/mcp?key=YOUR_API_KEY"
```

## Available Tools

- **Get Standard** — Retrieve a specific NGSS standard by its code identifier (e.g., MS-PS1-1, MS-LS2-3, MS-ESS3-1) — $0.01/call — [SKILL.md](https://xpay.tools/skills/ngss-standards/get-standard/SKILL.md)
- **Search By Domain** — Find all NGSS standards in a specific science domain (Physical Science, Life Science, or Earth and Space Science) — $0.01/call — [SKILL.md](https://xpay.tools/skills/ngss-standards/search-by-domain/SKILL.md)
- **Get 3d Components** — Extract the three-dimensional learning components (SEP: Science and Engineering Practices, DCI: Disciplinary Core Ideas, CCC: Crosscutting Concepts) for a specific standard (e.g., MS-PS1-1, MS-LS2-3, MS-ESS3-1) — $0.01/call — [SKILL.md](https://xpay.tools/skills/ngss-standards/get-3d-components/SKILL.md)
- **Search Standards** — Perform full-text search across all NGSS standard content including performance expectations, topics, and keywords (e.g., "energy transfer", "ecosystems", "chemical reactions", "climate change") — $0.01/call — [SKILL.md](https://xpay.tools/skills/ngss-standards/search-standards/SKILL.md)
- **Search By Practice** — Find all NGSS standards using a specific Science and Engineering Practice (SEP). Examples: "Developing and Using Models", "Analyzing and Interpreting Data", "Planning and Carrying Out Investigations" — $0.01/call — [SKILL.md](https://xpay.tools/skills/ngss-standards/search-by-practice/SKILL.md)
- **Search By Crosscutting Concept** — Find all NGSS standards using a specific Crosscutting Concept (CCC). Examples: "Patterns", "Cause and Effect", "Systems and System Models", "Energy and Matter" — $0.01/call — [SKILL.md](https://xpay.tools/skills/ngss-standards/search-by-crosscutting-concept/SKILL.md)
- **Search By Disciplinary Core Idea** — Find all NGSS standards using a specific Disciplinary Core Idea (DCI). Examples: "Definitions of Energy", "Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems", "Weather and Climate" — $0.01/call — [SKILL.md](https://xpay.tools/skills/ngss-standards/search-by-disciplinary-core-idea/SKILL.md)
- **Get Unit Suggestions** — Recommend compatible NGSS standards for curriculum unit planning based on 3D framework overlap (domain, SEP, DCI, CCC). Example: Given anchor "MS-PS3-1" (energy), suggest 2-7 compatible standards that share similar practices, concepts, or disciplinary ideas for a cohesive unit — $0.01/call — [SKILL.md](https://xpay.tools/skills/ngss-standards/get-unit-suggestions/SKILL.md)

## How to Execute

1. **`xpay_discover`** — Search for tools: `xpay_discover("ngss-standards")`
2. **`xpay_details`** — Get input schema: `xpay_details("ngss-standards/TOOL_NAME")`
3. **`xpay_run`** — Execute: `xpay_run("ngss-standards/TOOL_NAME", { ...inputs })`
4. **`xpay_balance`** — Check credits

## Links

- Provider page: https://xpay.tools/ngss-standards/
- All providers: https://xpay.tools/explore
- Docs: https://docs.xpay.sh