A teacher friendly research document that explains the three dimensions of science including science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas. Each dimension is explained in depth within its own chapter. The disciplinary core ideas are grouped into major disciplines (i.e., Physical Sciences; Life Sciences; Earth and Space Sciences; Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science). Each discipline is explained in a separate chapter. The report also describes developmentally appropriate learning progressions.

This microcredential is the first in the STEM for Teaching K-6 Science microcredential stack. This stack, when completed, meets Requirement Area #1 of the Elementary STEM Endorsement. Through this microcredential applicants demonstrate an ability to identify and distinguish STEM models and identify and describe careers in science and careers that utilize science.

This microcredential is the second in the STEM for Teaching K-6 Science microcredential stack. This stack, when completed, meets Requirement Area #1 of the Elementary STEM Endorsement. Through this microcredential applicants demonstrate they have participated in learning experiences through examination, engagement, and implementation of the three dimensions of science instruction, Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs), Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs), and Crosscutting concepts (CCCs), including the use of authentic phenomena.

This microcredential is the third in the STEM for Teaching K-6 Science microcredential stack. This stack, when completed, meets Requirement Area #1 of the Elementary STEM Endorsement. Through this microcredential applicants demonstrate the ability to develop pedagogical practices that help students obtain (a) the disciplinary literacy needed to authentically communicate in science and (b) the skills needed to integrate science with other disciplines.

This microcredential is the fourth in the STEM for Teaching K-6 Science microcredential stack. This stack, when completed, meets Requirement Area #1 of the Elementary STEM Endorsement. Through this microcredential applicants demonstrate the ability to create effective student-centered learning environments and instruction with authentic connections between science and technology, engineering design, and mathematics.