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SIX UNIVERSAL CONCEPTS
· exist in all disciplines
· are central concepts in all disciplines
SYSTEMS * RELATIONSHIPS * BALANCE/EQUITY * PATTERNS * CHANGE * STRUCTURE
EXAMPLES OF DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC CONCEPTS
MATH
SCIENCE
ECONOMICS
Number
Line
Matter
Identity
Markets
Proportion
Point
Energy
Development
Supply/Demand
Ratio
Correlation
Transfer
Traits
Cost
Scale
Chance
Force/Power
Similarities
Interdependence
Probability
Volume
Motion
Differences
Beliefs/Values
Perimeter
Decimals
Model
Mass
Goods/Services
Rate
Central Tendency
Behavior
Distance
Conflict
Domain
Series
Evolution
Temperature
Cooperation
Ordered Pairs
Trends
Organism
Heat Flow
Perceptions
Vectors
Orientation
Cell
Speed
Power
Rates of Change
Properties
Properties
Density
Free Enterprise
Rotation
Risk
Environment
Order
Slope
Sampling
Ecosystem
Interaction
Equivalence
Function
Diversity
Interdependence
Symmetry
Variable
Population
Substance
Shape
Prediction
Equilibrium
Conductivity
Congruence
Angle
Reproduction
Volume
Area
Percent
Fertilization
Magnetism
Fractions
Average
Heredity
Sound Transmission
Range
Symbols
Mutation
Relative Distance
Coordinates
Probability
Cycle
Polarity
Expression
Perspective
Scale
Technology
Intersection
Relative Magnitude
Action/Reaction
Distribution
Order
Unit of Measure
Quantification
SOCIAL STUDIES
FINE ARTS
Culture
Power
Populations
Movement
Tempo
Similarities
Order
Revolution
Rhythm
Timbre
Differences
Leadership
Civilization
Variation
Image
Perspective
Government
Migration
Technique
Sound
Behavior
Limits
Contributions
Expression
Composition
Identity
Transportation
Color
Craftsmanship
Needs/Wants
Communication
Shape
Critique
Time
Groups/Institutions
Line / Form
Mood
Continuity
Origin
Melody
Function
Location/Place
Ethics/Values/Beliefs
Harmony
Action
Space/Regions
Customs
Dramatization
Aesthetic
Resources
Influence
Imitation
Time
Role/Status
Justice
Synchronicity
Energy
Conflict/Cooperation
Freedom
Imagination
Interpretation
Traditions
Citizenship
Repertoire
Fluency
Laws/Rules
Policy
Value
Originality
Interdependence
Incentives
Texture
Elaboration
Common Good
Barter
Space
Flexibility
Rights/Responsibilities
Exchange
Angle
Style
Environment
Consumption
Tone / Pitch
Character
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
LITERATURE
Space
Strength
Culture
Cultural Elements:
Time
Movement
Cooperation
Language
Family
Space
Angle
Conflict
Language Families
Religion
Interactions
Action/Reaction
Motion
Verbal Communication
Art
Beliefs/Values
Energy
Force/Power
Nonverbal Communication
Music
Emotions
Flexibility
Behaviors
Pictographs
Literature
Motivation
Endurance
Development
Gestures
Architecture
Conflict
Speed
Transfer
Symbols
Government
Cooperation
Sounds
Recreation
Perceptions
Values
Power
Traditions
Beliefs
Social Etiquette
Family Etiquette
Geography