Clear, customizable tools that help students make connections to the CCCs – without adding more to your plate. Get everything you need to integrate the Crosscutting Concepts into the lessons you already do without making changes to your established routines. Also, the Crosscutting Concept Resource Bundle is easy to use, flexible and customizable.
Simplify Your Strategy by Narrowing Your Focus
The NGSS is all about 3D learning. But, focusing on all of the dimensions at once can feel overwhelming.
That’s why focusing on the Crosscutting Concepts is a logical step. They are flexible, easy connect to what you already do, and they have HUGE impact on student’s understanding of science.
Make the Crosscutting Concepts Stick
This resource gives students everything they need to make connections. And, it provides you with a systematic approach for teaching the Concepts and tools that can be used again and again.
What’s Included
This resource gives students the tools they need to use CCCs in writing, discussion, and investigations. They’re simple, flexible, and ready to go.
Use them with interactive notebooks, digital platforms, or as standalone tasks.
- Student-friendly reference sheets – Provide students with all of the information they need to understand the concept. These are designed to be referred back to throughout the school year.
- Vocabulary Sheets- Terms specific to each CCC for the purpose of explicit instruction and support for multilingual learners.
- Graphic Organizers – Support students in making deeper connections while being flexible enough to use for collaborative work, assessments, and more.
- Growing List of Video Tutorials – Support for Canvas, using these to make an assessment and more.
- Optional Editable Canva Upgrade- Customize these resources to meet your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
My district has adopted a curriculum. Can I used this resource with my curriculum?
Totally. This resource is super flexible and designed to work with any curriculum.
Can I use these with interactive notebooks?
Absolutely. These are designed specifically to work with interactive notebooks.
Do I need a Canva account to edit this resource?
Yes, but don’t worry. You can create a free Canva account. Also, Canva offers free Education account with premium features for K-12 teachers.
Can these resources be used in Google Classroom, or digitally with another learning management system?
They aren’t ready to use in Google Classroom or with another LMS. However, its super easy to adapt them by creating a Google Slides version. If you are interested in learning more, check out this video.
Choose the Best Fit
These resources give the students the tools they need to understand the CCCs. Use them with interactive notebooks, cooperative learning or as assessments. They’re simple, flexible and ready to go.
The Basic Bundle
Includes all of the following grade-band specific resources for each of the Crosscutting concepts
- Vocabulary Sheets
- Reference Sheets
- Graphic Organizers
$21
The Custom Bundle
Includes all of the following grade-band specific resources for each of the Crosscutting concepts
- Vocabulary Sheets
- Reference Sheets
- Graphic Organizers
- Canva Customizable Resources
$29
The Secondary Bundle
- Recommended for teachers who teach both middle and high school grade levels and teachers who want some leveled options
- Includes the Middle and High School Kit
- Price reduced due to some overlap between the resources
$29
Grab the custom bundle which contains all of the resources from the basic bundle plus the Canva customizable resources.