Disciplinary Core Ideas

Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs) are the key ideas in science that have broad importance within or across multiple science or engineering disciplines. These core ideas build on each other as students progress through grade levels and are grouped into the following four domains: Physical Science, Life Science, Earth and Space Science, and Engineering.

The NYSSLS DCI progression resource offers a comprehensive view of the vertical alignment of science concepts from Pre-K to graduation, including all New York State-specific changes to the NGSS.  Thank you to Jessica Petrosino, Coordinator of Instructional Servies, Genesee Valley BOCES for creating these NYSSLS DCI Progression resources.

Thank you to Jessica Petrosino, Coordinator of Instructional Servies, Genesee Valley BOCES for creating these NYSSLS DCI Progression resources.