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Data and Crosscutting Concepts
Connections:
There is so much that students can do with data, but we really want to think about how they can use data to make decisions about their prototype in this engineering experience. Now, we are going to look at how analysis and interpretation can be used to help students determine the best solution based on the criteria and constraints that were identified in the experience.
Objective(s):
- Develop the strategies to teach students to use, analyze, and interpret data to inform decisions.
- Set up tests designed to evaluate the design outcome against criteria. Click on the purple icon below to view the course content.
Data and Crosscutting Concepts
Data is a significant part of the engineering process. Let’s look back over the 3 Dimensions of Science, especially how the data students are going to collect connects to the crosscutting concepts.
Review & Recap:
We explored the 3 Dimensions of Science previously in the second session, S202.
Access the 3 Dimensions of Science Poster to refresh your memory.
Did you notice places where data seemed to fit, especially in the science and engineering practices?
With your Bite-Sized Experience Team, identify what core science ideas students will develop, and what science and engineering practices they will take part in during your bite-sized engineering experience.
Record your information on your note-taking document and let your School Liaison you would like feedback.
Look over other ideas from your Interdisciplinary Team if you are not working as one group. How do your responses differ?
The Next Step
Now, let’s pay particular attention to the crosscutting concepts. Crosscutting concepts are important because they give students the tools they need to investigate and problem-solve from a scientific point of view. (Source: https://blog.schoolspecialty.com/what-are-crosscutting-concepts/)
We are going to look particularly at the relationship between data and patterns.
Access the Crosscutting Concepts.
As you look them over, focusing particularly on patterns, think about how these concepts might be used to identify answers to how and for what purpose data will be used in your experience.
In your team huddle, post how these crosscutting concepts align with your content standards. Are there common ones across content areas?
With your bite-sized experience team, discuss and identify what crosscutting concept(s) and content standards students will take part in during the experience. Record them on your team note-taking document and let your School Liason know you are ready for feedback.
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