EXPLANATION OF CCC

Crosscutting Concepts @ NGSS~ This links you to the document (Appendix G) from the NGSS explaining the Crosscutting Concepts and expectations (elements) for each grade band. At the end of the document is the matrix that shows the development from K-2 through 9-12.

CROSSCUTTING CONCEPTS @ NGSS HUB ~ click on the concept at the site to learn more. Make sure to scroll down to see the explanation and topic connections.

PATTERNS

CAUSE AND EFFECT

SCALE,PROPORTION and QUANTITY

SYSTEMS and SYSTEM MODELS

ENERGY and MATTER

STRUCTURE and FUNCTION

STABILITY and CHANGE

RESOURCES FOR CCC's

Classroom Posters

Middle School

Elementary

MATRIX of the CCC ~ Vertical Alignment ~ It is important to see how the CCC develop through the grade bands. This build our understanding of not only what they need to know but what they have learned and will learn as well.

CROSSCUTTING CONCEPT SENTENCE STARTERS and DISCUSSION CARDS ~ This resource helps teachers to include and make connections with the CROSSCUTTING CONCEPTS.

RESOURCE TO USE WITH STUDENTS

STEM TEACHING TOOLS ~ CCC Brief #41