Crosscutting concepts have application across all domains of science. As such, they are a way of linking the different domains of science. They include patterns; cause and effect; scale, proportion, and quantity; systems and system models; energy and matter; structure and function; and stability and change. The Framework emphasizes that these concepts need to be made explicit for students because they provide an organizational schema for interrelating knowledge from various science fields into a coherent and scientifically based view of the world.
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Cross Cutting Concepts
Dr. Jeremy Peacock
How Do I Support Students in Using Crosscutting Concepts?
Using the Crosscutting Concepts to Scaffold Student Thinking in Middle and High School Science - The crosscutting concepts have been called the "forgotten dimension" and the "third wheel" three-dimensional learning, but they can play critical roles in helping students think like scientists and engineers and help them connect their learning over time. This self-paced, interactive module will allow individuals or PLCs to explore and reflect on the roles the crosscutting concepts should play in the classroom and resources for classroom implementation.
Presenter Bio: Dr. Jeremy Peacock
Dr. Jeremy Peacock is the K-12 Science/STEAM Coordinator for the Jackson County School System, where he supports innovative teaching and learning that engages students in figuring out the world around them and solving real-world problems. Dr. Peacock taught high school biology for 9 years, served as the 6-12 Director of Science Education at Northeast Georgia RESA for 4 years, and previously worked as an environmental scientist. Dr. Peacock is a past president of the Georgia Science Teachers Association and the Georgia Science Supervisors Association and a member of NSTA's Professional Learning Cadre.
Using the Crosscutting Concepts to Scaffold Student Thinking in Middle and High School Science - The crosscutting concepts have been called the "forgotten dimension" and the "third wheel" three-dimensional learning, but they can play critical roles in helping students think like scientists and engineers and help them connect their learning over time. This self-paced, interactive module will allow individuals or PLCs to explore and reflect on the roles the crosscutting concepts should play in the classroom and resources for classroom implementation.
Presenter Bio: Dr. Jeremy Peacock
Dr. Jeremy Peacock is the K-12 Science/STEAM Coordinator for the Jackson County School System, where he supports innovative teaching and learning that engages students in figuring out the world around them and solving real-world problems. Dr. Peacock taught high school biology for 9 years, served as the 6-12 Director of Science Education at Northeast Georgia RESA for 4 years, and previously worked as an environmental scientist. Dr. Peacock is a past president of the Georgia Science Teachers Association and the Georgia Science Supervisors Association and a member of NSTA's Professional Learning Cadre.
CCC 1: PatternsCCC 3: Scale, Proportion and Quantity |
CCC 2: Cause and EffectCCC 4: Systems and System Models |
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CCC 5: Matter and Energy |
CCC 6: Structure and Function |
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CCC 7: Stability and Change
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