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Elementary Preservice Teachers’ Initial Knowledge for Teaching Related to Crosscutting Concepts within 3D Learning and Teaching

This study aims to contribute to the growing body of research on the role of crosscutting concepts (CCCs) in three-dimensional (3D) teaching and learn...

By Soon Lee, Anna Arias

Postsecondary Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas NGSS Science and Engineering Practices Three-Dimensional Learning

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Designing Standards-Aligned Instructional Materials that Connect to Students’ Interests and Community Priorities

All students should have opportunities to investigate issues related to their personal interests and community priorities. Teachers value these goals ...

By William Penuel, Kate Henson, Zoë Bracey, Nicole Vick, Ann Rivet

High School Disciplinary Core Ideas NGSS Science and Engineering Practices Three-Dimensional Learning

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Learning to be an Ambitious Science Teacher

Since the release of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), students are expected to learn science according to the three-dimensions (DCI, SEP,...

By Alex Gerber, Heather Milo

Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Leadership NGSS Professional Learning Science and Engineering Practices Three-Dimensional Learning

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If You Find a Rock ClassPack

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Elementary Earth & Space Science Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Science and Engineering Practices

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Elementary Life Science Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Science and Engineering Practices

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Build It! ClassPack

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Elementary Engineering Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Science and Engineering Practices

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Science Mysteries ClassPack

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Elementary Physical Science Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Science and Engineering Practices

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Elementary Engineering Technology Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Science and Engineering Practices

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Elementary Physical Science Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Science and Engineering Practices

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Elementary Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Teaching Strategies

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Elementary Engineering Physical Science Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Science and Engineering Practices

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Elementary Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Science and Engineering Practices

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Elementary Physical Science Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Science and Engineering Practices

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Elementary Physical Science Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Science and Engineering Practices

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Preschool Earth & Space Science Life Science Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Science and Engineering Practices