Scientific Process. . The student conducts
field and laboratory investigations using safe, environmentally
appropriate, and ethical practices. The student is expected
to (8.1):
Scientific Processes . The student uses scientific
inquiry methods during field and laboratory investigations.
The student is expected to (8.2):
plan and implement investigative procedures including
asking questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and
selecting and using equipment and technology (8.2A);
collect data by observing and measuring (8.2B);
organize, analyze, evaluate, make inferences, and predict
trends from direct and indirect evidence (8.2C);
communicate valid conclusions; and (8.2D)
construct graphs, tables, maps, and charts using tools
including computers to organize, examine, and evaluate
data (8.2E).
Scientific Processes . The student uses critical thinking
and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions.
The student is expected to (8.3):
Scientific Processes . The student knows how to use
a variety of tools and methods to conduct science inquiry.
The student is expected to (8.4):
collect, record, and analyze information using tools including
beakers, petri dishes, meter sticks, graduated cylinders,
weather instruments, hot plates, dissecting equipment,
test tubes, safety goggles, spring scales, balances, microscopes,
telescopes, thermometers, calculators, field equipment,
computers, computer probes, water test kits, and timing
devices; and (8.4A)
extrapolate from collected information to make predictions
(8.4B).
Science Concepts . The student knows that relationships
exist between science and technology. The student is expected
to (8.5):
Science Concepts . The student knows that interdependence
occurs among living systems. The student is expected to
(8.6):
Science Concepts . The student knows that there is
a relationship between force and motion. The student is
expected to (8.7):
Science Concepts .The student knows that matter
is composed of atoms. The student is expected to (8.8):
Science Concepts . The student knows that substances
have chemical and physical properties. The student is expected
to (8.9):
Science Concepts. . The student knows that complex
interactions occur between matter and energy. The student
is expected to (8.10):
Science Concepts . The student knows that traits of
species can change through generations and that the instructions
for traits are contained in the genetic material of the
organisms. The student is expected to (8.11):
Science Concepts . The student knows that cycles exist
in Earth systems. The student is expected to (8.12):
Science Concepts . The student knows characteristics
of the universe. The student is expected to (8.13):
Science Concepts . The student knows that natural
events and human activities can alter Earth systems. The
student is expected to (8.14):
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