Crosscutting Concepts in the Science Classroom
Crosscutting concepts have application across all domains of science and are a way of linking these domains. This course will introduce teachers to the core element of crosscutting concepts; address common misconceptions and/or misinterpretations of the crosscutting concepts; apply crosscutting concepts to real-world phenomena; and promote thoughtful engagement between teachers about integrating the crosscutting concepts into classroom instruction.
Registration Closes: March 10, 2021
Course Begins: March 15, 2021
Course Ends: April 25, 2021
This is a completely self-paced, online course. All course assignments must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CST April 25, 2021. At that time, the course will close and no additional assignments will be accepted.
This course is organized by the seven Crosscutting Concepts.
- Patterns
- Cause and Effect: Mechanism and Explanation
- Scale, Proportion, and Quantity
- Systems and System Models
- Energy and Matter: Flows, Cycles, and Conservation
- Structure and Function
- Stability and Change
Each concept includes two short videos, a phenomenon connection, and an engaging discussion component. Please complete all activities for each concept before submitting your course evaluation and CEU application.
Dr. Whitney Jackson
Professional Development Coordinator – Science
Center for Mathematics and Science Education
The University of Mississippi
wjackson@olemiss.edu
Shelby Watson
Graduate Research Fellow – Science
Center for Mathematics and Science Education
The University of Mississippi
sahilton@go.olemiss.edu
1.1 CEUs
CEU Processing
CEU credits are processed electronically by North Mississippi Education Consortium. Please allow 3-4 weeks for processing. Participants will be notified via email from NMEC once credits are available for download.
For information on how to download CEU certificates please click the link below
Registration Fee: $80 (Includes CEUs)
- Personal Check or Money Order
- School Purchase Order
- Credit or Debit Card
Your registration confirmation email will provide details of how to submit your payment. Payment must be received to gain access to the course.
Frequently Asked Questions
Each quiz contains up to 3 questions. The system will allow you to submit your quiz with unanswered questions; however, you must respond to each question in order to receive completion credit. It should be clear from your responses that you have watched the content.
The questions on the quiz align with the content of each video. It is recommended that you complete the quiz while you watch the video. Feel free to pause the video as needed to respond to quiz questions.
This course will close on April 25, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. CST. This is the absolute last day to complete course assignments.
You will earn 1.1 CEUs by completing all required components of this course.
No. The minimum credit offered for this course is 1.1 CEUs. Only participants who complete all required portions of this course will be eligible to receive CEUs.
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