Using phenomena to drive instruction is at the forefront of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Phenomena are natural and observable events that occur in the universe and that we can use our science knowledge to explain or predict. Despite the fact that phenomena are a key component in science and engineering, phenomena have been a missing piece in science education. By selecting phenomena that is interesting and relevant to students lives will focus the learning shifts from learning about a topic to figuring it out through hands-on-minds-on inquiry and problem-based learning experiences. For more information about using phenomena in your NGSS lessons from theory to practice check out the following resource from ngss.org at the following link https://www.ngssphenomena.com/phenomena/.