ARM 10.53.802. DEFINITIONS

(1) For purposes of science content standards contained in this subchapter, the following definitions apply: (a) "Crosscutting concepts" are those that connect learning across the different areas of disciplinary content. They are: (i) patterns; (ii) cause and effect; (iii) scale, proportion, and quantity; (iv) systems and system models; (v) energy and matter, flows, cycles, and conservation; (vi) structure and function; and (vii) stability and change. (b) "Science and engineering practices" are methods of inquiry by which ideas are developed and refined. They are: (i) asking questions as it applies to science and defining problems as it applies to engineering; (ii) developing and using models; (iii) planning and carrying out investigations; (iv) analyzing and interpreting data; (v) using mathematics and computational thinking; (vi) constructing explanations as it applies to science and designing solutions as it applies to engineering; (vii) engaging in argument from evidence; and (viii) obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information.