Crosscutting concepts have application across all domains
domains of science. They include patterns; cause and
models; energy and matter; structure and function; and
stability and change.
CCCs
Energy and Matter
Patterns
Systems and System ModelsScale, Proportion, and Quantity
Structure and Function
Cause and E ect
Stability and Change
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Crosscutting Concepts
domains of science. They include patterns; cause and
models; energy and matter; structure and function; and
stability and change.
CCCs
Energy and Matter
Patterns
Systems and System ModelsScale, Proportion, and Quantity
Structure and Function
Cause and E ect
Stability and Change
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Crosscutting Concepts
Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs) represent the big ideas in
STEM. DCIs are the dimension most reminiscent of
“traditional” science instruction and are made up of four
components: Life Science; Earth and Space Science;
Physical Science; and Engineering, Technology,
and the Application of Science.
DCIs
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Disciplinary Core Ideas
Earth and Space Science
Physical Science
Engineering, Technology and the Application of Science
Life Science
STEM. DCIs are the dimension most reminiscent of
“traditional” science instruction and are made up of four
components: Life Science; Earth and Space Science;
Physical Science; and Engineering, Technology,
and the Application of Science.
DCIs
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Disciplinary Core Ideas
Earth and Space Science
Physical Science
Engineering, Technology and the Application of Science
Life Science
The practices describe behaviors that scientists engage in as
they investigate and build models and theories about the
natural world and the key set of engineering practices that
engineers use as they design and build models and systems.
SEPsScience and Engineering
Practices
Asking Questions and Defining Problems
Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking
Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
Analyzing and Interpreting Data Developing and Using Models
Asking Questions and Defining Problems
Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
Engaging in Argument from Evidence
Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
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they investigate and build models and theories about the
natural world and the key set of engineering practices that
engineers use as they design and build models and systems.
SEPsScience and Engineering
Practices
Asking Questions and Defining Problems
Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking
Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
Analyzing and Interpreting Data Developing and Using Models
Asking Questions and Defining Problems
Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
Engaging in Argument from Evidence
Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
SCIENCE