Crosscutting Concepts

Crosscutting Concepts are fundamental ideas that help us understand how different areas of science and engineering are connected. They act as a common framework, highlighting themes like cause and effect, patterns, systems, energy and matter flow, and change over time. By focusing on these concepts, learners can recognize underlying principles across various topics, making complex ideas easier to understand and apply in real-world situations. Essentially, they guide thinking across disciplines, encouraging us to see the bigger picture and understand the relationships that shape natural and technological phenomena.