“Explore like a Scientist with Scout: A Guided Journey through Scientific Observations” introduces students to how scientists see the world and make observations. These methods mirror Next Generation Science Standards Cross Cutting Concepts because they can be applied to many subjects outside of science. Making observations this way not only enriches a child’s life but helps them as they study and learn. Cross cutting concepts covered in the book include: Patterns * Cause and effect * Scale, proportion, and quantity * Systems and system models * Energy and matter* Flows, cycles, and conservation * Structure and function * Stability and change