Observable Features of Student Performance

Grade 3-5

Science and Engineering Practices (SEP)

Asking Questions
Developing and Using Models
Constructing Explanations
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
Experimental Investigations - Google Doc
Observational Investigations - Google Doc
Analyzing and Interpreting Data
Engaging in Argumentation
Mathematics & Computational Thinking
Obtain, Evaluate, Communicate Information
Defining Problems (for engineering)
Designing Solutions (for engineering)

Crosscutting Concepts (CCC)

Patterns
Cause & Effect: Mechanism & Explanation
Scale, Proportion, & Quantity
Systems & System Models
Energy & Matter: Flow, Cycle, Conservation
Structure & Function
Stability & Change

Middle School

Science and Engineering Practices (SEP)

Asking Questions
Developing and Using Models
Constructing Explanations
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
Analyzing and Interpreting Data
Engaging in Argumentation
Mathematics & Computational Thinking
Obtain, Evaluate, Communicate Information
Defining Problems (for engineering)
Designing Solutions (for engineering)

Crosscutting Concepts (CCC)

Patterns
Cause & Effect: Mechanism & Explanation
Scale, Proportion, & Quantity
Systems & System Models
Energy & Matter: Flow, Cycle, Conservation
Structure & Function
Stability & Change