What is Three Dimensional Learning?
Three dimensional learning refers to the simultaneous coordination of a limited set of disciplinary core ideas (DCI) and crosscutting concepts (CCC) knowledge and through the Science and Engineering Practices (SEP) needed to engage in scientific inquiry. As we prepare to implement the new Pennsylvania STEELS standards, K-12 science educators can benefit from learning more about the three-dimensional approach to teaching and learning science!
Target Audience: K-12 Science Educators, Administrators, Curriculum Leads
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Science and Engineering Practices
PRACTICES describe behaviors that scientists engage in as they investigate and build models and theories about the natural world and the key set of engineering practices that engineers use as they design and build models and systems.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
DISCIPLINARY CORE IDEAS have the power to focus K–12 science curriculum, instruction and assessments on the most important aspects of science.
Crosscutting Concepts
CROSSCUTTING CONCEPTS have application across all domains of science and serve as a way of linking the different domains of science.
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