Concepts of Science - Students will demonstrate their
acquisition and integration of major concepts and unifying
themes from life, physical, and earth/space sciences.
Life Science:
- The life science program (4-5) includes an emphasis
on collection of evidence to explain observations of the
interaction and interdependence of living things.
Physical Science:
- The physical science program (4-5) includes an
emphasis on observable interactions and changes in the
physical and chemical world.
Earth/Space Science:
- The earth/space science program (4-5) includes an
emphasis on identification of the natural resources and
processes that contribute to the uniqueness of Earth in
our solar system.
Nature of Science - Students will demonstrate the
ability to interpret and explain information generated by
their exploration of scientific phenomena.
- Recognize that scientific knowledge develops over
time.
- Demonstrate that scientific knowledge is based on
evidence.
- Demonstrate that scientific knowledge allows us to
make predictions.
- Demonstrate creativity in developing physical
models.
- Develop a testable hypothesis.
- Recognize the importance of comparing data collected
by different groups, in different places, and at
different times.
Habits of Mind - Students will demonstrate ways of
thinking and acting inherent in the practice of
science.
- Develop test to find answers to questions.
- Give evidence to support answers.
- Generate "what if . . . " questions.
Attitudes - Students will demonstrate positive attitudes
toward science and its relevance to the individual, society,
and the environment and demonstrate confidence in their
ability to practice science.
- Recognize that scientists explore everyday
questions.
- Recognized that everyone can do science.
- Demonstrate persistence
- Accept challenging tasks with enthusiasm.
Processes of Science - Students will demonstrate the
ability to employ the language, instruments, methods, and
materials of science for collecting, organizing,
interpreting and communicating information.
- Use developmentally appropriated instruments and
materials to demonstrate:
- defining operationally
- questioning
- developing a testable hypotheses
- designing a fair test
- measuring with metric units
- organizing and presenting data
- interpreting evidence and inferring.
- Explain findings orally and in writing.
Applications of Science - Students will demonstrate the
ability to apply science in solving problems and making
personal decisions about issues affecting the individual,
society, and the environment.
- Use knowledge of science and available technology to
solve a practical problem.
- Describe a local environmental problem.
- Use your knowledge of science to make a decision
about what you can do to address this problem.
- Describe to others how your knowledge of science
helped you reach your decision.
- Devise and carry out a plan of action that addresses
the local environmental problem.
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