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What Are Crosscutting Concepts? | Science in Action

Crosscutting concepts, or CCCs, are defined as 7 big ideas that stretch across various disciplines of science. They can be used as tools or lenses, through which students can view the world around them. Learn more about the 7 CCCs in this episode of Science in Action.

What Are Crosscutting Concepts? | Science in Action

From School Stories, Science in Action
What Are Crosscutting Concepts? | Science in Action

Crosscutting concepts, or CCCs, are defined as 7 big ideas that stretch across various disciplines of science. They can be used as tools or lenses, through which students can view the world around them. Learn more about the 7 CCCs in this episode of Science in Action.

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School Stories Segments

Elementary School

Watch Georgia educators in action as they discuss and demonstrate high-quality science instruction. 

Host Karen Garland introduces Science in Action

Introduction | Science in Action

A class of young students stands outside holding their science experiments up for the camera with pride.

What Is 3D Science? | Science in Action

Students perform science experiment

Science and Engineering Practices | Science in Action

Teacher discusses Crosscutting Concepts with her student

What Are Crosscutting Concepts? | Science in Action

Student puts Science in Action

Putting Science in Action - Part I | Science in Action

Students generate driving questions on sticky notes

Putting Science in Action - Part II | Science in Action

A diverse group of scientists discuss over a laptop and microscope.

Evidence and Explanations | Science in Action

Science and Literacy | Science in Action

Overview/Review | Science In Action

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