Laura Plascencia

LBS 405

Reading Reflection #1:

Science Framework 2016 Chapter 1
What is three dimension learning in science? Describe each dimension.

The first dimension of learning is the Science and engineering practices (SEPs). Which means
the behaviors and key sets, when the scientists investigate and build models and theories about
the natural world. These can also be known as the tools like a hammer or a saw which are needed
to build the structure. One example can be asking questions and defining problems.The second
dimension of learning is Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs) which means concepts of organizing,
tools for solvingproblems and principles of discipline, these can be compared to planks or other
materials used for building. One example, for DCI’s can be motion and stability. The third
dimension of learning is the Crosscutting Concepts (CCC’s) these mean underlying themes that
have value in all disciplines of science, these can also be compared to blue prints. One example
of these can be systems and system models.

What are three important shifts in science?

The three important shifts in science would be three demensional which is when students engage
in the inquiry of phenomena using all three dimensions of the CA NGSS. The second is Coherent
accross the curriculum, which is when learning builds upon itself from year to year and science
integrates with other parts of the cirriculum. The third importnat shift in science is relevent to
local communities is relevant to local communities and student interests, which is when content
and skills build on students’ exsisting experience to learn and problem solve real-world
problems. The goal is to have students do more practicing in real world learning in which they
must investigate and problem solve by thinking critically.

Appendix F- Science and Engineering Practices in the NGSS

In your own words why are the science and engineering practices essential?

Science and engineering practices are essential because when students actually do the work
themselves more hands-on they get the experience which helps them understand how it develops.
When they are direcctly invovled they get to know different ways to do, and solutions that solve
as they investigate. Just like practicing on engineering work will help them understand the real
life problems and solutions.

Name the 8 science and engineering practices (SEP’s). Then choose four and describe in your
own words.

The eight science and engineering practiecs are 1.Asking questions (for science) and defining
problems (for engineering) 2. Developing and using models 3. Planning and carrying out
investigations 4. Analyzing and interpreting data 5. Using mathematics and computational
thinking 6. Constructing explanations (for science) and designing solutions (for engineering) 7.
Engaging in argument from evidence 8. Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information.
Asking questions for science and defining problems for engineering- Students should always be
able to ask any question they may have espesially in science and engineering. Asking questions
can also lead to involment. Analyzing and interpreting data often makes scientists and engineers
to apply a mathematical form to gather thier results.