21st Century Science Practices

Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) refer to the things that scientists and engineers do and how they actively engage in their work. Scientists do much more than make hypotheses and test them with experiments. They engage in wonder, design, modeling, construction, communication, and collaboration. The practices describe the variety of activities that are necessary to do science. The following are links to digital resources that can be used to engage students in science and engineering practices:

Asking Questions or Defining Problems

Developing and Using Models

Interactive Science Model Simulations


Planning and Carrying Out Investigations

Analyzing and Interpreting Data

Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking





Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions

Engaging in Argument from Evidence





Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information

Assessments using Technology

Game -Based Content Assessment Tools

Teacher led Digital Assessment Tools

Google Apps