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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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