Designing Phenomena-based Science Units: Using Crosscutting Concepts to Deepen Learning

Harvard HGSE

This course focuses on designing equitable and standards-aligned science learning experiences for all students. Students collaboratively plan authentic science units, which doubles as a professional educator portfolio, integrating social justice principles and exploring how to make the Next Generation Science Standards accessible and relevant for diverse learners. Through a curriculum literacy framework and data analysis, students internalize, develop, implement, and refine instructional…