Disciplinary Core Ideas

Disciplinary Core Ideas is a foundational scientific concept within the field of Science Curriculum Studies that belongs to the broader category of curriculum organizing frameworks and is distinguished by its role as a rigorously selected, broadly applicable, and conceptually rich knowledge element essential for understanding major scientific disciplines and guiding coherent science instruction across educational levels.

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2017–2026

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Authors

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  1. MM
    Melanie M. Cooper

    Michigan State University, United States

    4 publications · 156 citations

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  2. JK
    Joseph Krajcik

    University of Michigan, United States

    3 publications · 429 citations

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  3. WR
    William R. Penuel

    University of Colorado Boulder, United States

    2 publications · 167 citations

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  4. EO
    Edward O. Wilson

    Harvard University, United States

    2 publications · 87 citations

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  5. JE
    Janet E. Coffey

    University of Maryland, College Park, United States

    2 publications · 158 citations

    2

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  1. Science Education

    6 publications · 742 citations

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  2. Journal of Chemical Education

    5 publications · 278 citations

    5

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  3. Journal of Research in Science Teaching

    JRST · 4 publications · 267 citations

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  4. CBE—Life Sciences Education

    2 publications · 66 citations

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  5. Teaching Sociology

    TS · 2 publications · 103 citations

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