Section outline

  • NGSS example DCI and PE highlighted

    This section focuses on the last of the three dimensions of science learning: Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs).

    Lesson objectives:

    1. Understand the four categories of Disciplinary Core Ideas.
    2. Learn how multiple DCIs are used to investigate a phenomenon. 
    3. Understand how NGSS "Storylines" can be used to achieve grade-level performance expectations.

    Estimated lesson completion time: 1 hour