Using Crosscutting Concepts to Explain Phenomena

Agenda Downloads

Share the agenda with the teachers that will be attending the workshop and add the date, time, and location to use as an informational flyer.

Lesson Planning Resources

Building DNA_Evolution Handout: Use the handout for student investigations and data collection

Graphic Organizer - Building Pangaea_Plate Tectonics: Use the handout for student investigations and data collection

Matrix of Crosscutting Concepts in NGSS: This guide shows the progression of each crosscutting concept and can be used to help identify the lens students can use to explain phenomenon

Question Prompts - CCC: Ask intentional questions during a lesson to help students process and explain phenomenon

Task Card - Plate Tectonics: Use this handout as part of your lesson to have students make observations and collect data

Workshop Resources

KWL - CCC Worksheet: Professional Learning requires reflection before it transfers to the classroom and is important when implementing a new strategy