99856795HSED 5.09 - Basic Scientific Process Skills
Course Information
Description
This course explores the basic scientific processes using multiple content applications from the life and physical sciences (including physics, chemistry and environmental science).
Total Credits
0

Course Competencies
  1. Analyze scientific research and evidence processes
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    identify the scope of the field of science
    identify various sources of research and evidence
    determine the credibility of information and its source
    differentiate between quantitative and qualitative data
    differentiate between statistical and anecdotal evidence

  2. Analyze scientific testing and experiment processes
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    identify a problem
    form a testable hypothesis
    identify types of variables (independent, dependent, controlled)
    design an experiment to solve a problem
    make accurate measurements in standard and metric units
    describe how to gather evidence/data
    describe ethical considerations of scientific processes

  3. Analyze scientific data and reporting processes
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    differentiate between mean, median, mode, and range
    identify potential bias in scientific data collection and interpretation
    differentiate cause and correlation
    organize data into tables, charts, and graphs
    communicate results in a written and/or graphical format

  4. Analyze how the scientific process relates to physical science
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    analyze the properties and states of matter
    identify different forms of energy
    explain the relationship between work, power, and simple machines
    explain the concepts of heat and temperature
    explain the relationship between speed, velocity, acceleration, force, and momentum (Newtons Laws)
    describe the process of chemical reactions

  5. Analyze how the scientific process relates to Earth science
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    explain biological diversity and variation among living species
    examine water, carbon, and nitrogen cycles (biogeochemical cycles)
    identify the elements of the solar system
    describe the impact human activity has on ecosystems and natural resources
    differentiate between renewable and nonrenewable resources
    describe different conservation strategies

  6. Analyze how the scientific process relates to life science
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    examine the structure and function of cells
    identify biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem
    describe the significance of global biodiversity
    examine basic human anatomy and physiology
    examine the role of genetic variations on an organism