All Crosscutting Concepts resources

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Editor's Note: STEM

Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....

STEM Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Instructional Materials NGSS Teaching Strategies

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Editor's Note: Stability and Change

Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....

Crosscutting Concepts Learning Progression Teaching Strategies

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Formative Assessment Probes: No More Plants

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue discusses how to uncover students' ideas about interdependency and change....

Elementary Biology Assessment Crosscutting Concepts

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Editor's Note: Structure and Function

Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....

Engineering General Science STEM Crosscutting Concepts Curriculum Lesson Plans

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Formative Assessment Probes: Soil and Dirt: The Same or Different?

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue explores children's commonly held ideas about soil....

Elementary Earth & Space Science Assessment Crosscutting Concepts

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Science 101: What Do We Mean by Structure and Function in Science?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue explores the meaning of structure and function....

Elementary Middle School Crosscutting Concepts Learning Progression Professional Learning old

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Editor's Note: Energy and Matter

Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....

Elementary Physical Science Crosscutting Concepts NGSS