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ENROLLMENT OPENS June 27, 2021 – Crosscutting Concepts: Making Learning Real (July 18 – Aug. 14, 2021)

This course focuses on the third piece of the 3 Dimensions of Science Learning, the Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs). The CCCs relate directly to deeper learning plus tie the practices & core ideas to the real world. In this course, you will become familiar with the CCCs and have an opportunity to apply them to the classroom.

Created and facilitated by Rayelynn Brandl, Montana Tech – CFWEP and MPRES, Project Director

20 OPI Renewal Units

Enrollment Opens June 27, 2021

Visit Crosscutting Concepts: Making Learning Real Through the Big Picture on the Teacher Learning Hub to enroll.

ENROLLMENT OPENS Jan. 3, 2021 – Crosscutting Concepts: Making Learning Real (Jan. 24 – Feb. 20, 2021)

This course focuses on the third piece of the 3 Dimensions of Science Learning, the Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs). The CCCs relate directly to deeper learning plus tie the practices & core ideas to the real world. In this course, you will become familiar with the CCCs and have an opportunity to apply them to the classroom.

Created and facilitated by Rayelynn Brandl, Montana Tech – CFWEP and MPRES, Project Director

20 OPI Renewal Units

Enrollment Opens Jan. 3, 2021

Visit Crosscutting Concepts: Making Learning Real Through the Big Picture on the Teacher Learning Hub to enroll.

ENROLLMENT OPENS Aug. 30, 2020 – Crosscutting Concepts: Making Learning Real Through the Big Picture (Sept. 20 – Oct. 17, 2020)

This course focuses on the third piece of the 3 Dimensions of Science Learning, the Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs). The CCCs relate directly to deeper learning plus tie the practices & core ideas to the real world. In this course, you will become familiar with the CCCs and have an opportunity to apply them to the classroom.

Created and facilitated by Rayelynn Brandl, Montana Tech – CFWEP and MPRES, Project Director

20 OPI Renewal Units

Enrollment Opens August 30, 2020

Visit Crosscutting Concepts: Making Learning Real Through the Big Picture on the Teacher Learning Hub to enroll

ENROLLMENT OPENS May 10, 2020 – Crosscutting Concepts: Making Learning Real (May 31 – Jun. 27, 2020)

This course focuses on the third piece of the 3 Dimensions of Science Learning, the Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs). The CCCs relate directly to deeper learning plus tie the practices & core ideas to the real world. In this course, you will become familiar with the CCCs and have an opportunity to apply them to the classroom.

Created and facilitated by Rayelynn Brandl, Montana Tech – CFWEP and MPRES, Project Director

20 OPI Renewal Units

Enrollment Opens Feb. 9, 2020

Visit Crosscutting Concepts: Making Learning Real Through the Big Picture on the Teacher Learning Hub to enroll

ENROLLMENT OPENS Feb. 9, 2020 – Crosscutting Concepts: Making Learning Real (Mar. 1-28, 2020)

This course focuses on the third piece of the 3 Dimensions of Science Learning, the Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs). The CCCs relate directly to deeper learning plus tie the practices & core ideas to the real world. In this course, you will become familiar with the CCCs and have an opportunity to apply them to the classroom.

Created and facilitated by Rayelynn Brandl, Montana Tech – CFWEP and MPRES, Project Director

20 OPI Renewal Units

Enrollment Opens Feb. 9, 2020

Visit Crosscutting Concepts: Making Learning Real Through the Big Picture on the Teacher Learning Hub to enroll