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Macro statement:
Science is not merely a collection of facts and theories
but a process, a way of thinking about and investigating
the world in which we live. Thus, the scientific enterprise
demands using good "habits of mind" as a way of
thinking.
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Knowledge statement:
In order to develop and demonstrate an understanding of science,
students will apply the skills of inquiry within the content
area. Students will employ standards
5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.10 to demonstrate an understanding
of the scientific process. |
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Skill statements for each strand:
Skills that are used by students as they discover and explain
the world in which they live may include: comprehension, application,
analysis, synthesis and evaluation. (See appendix
A descriptors for each of the above cognitive levels) |
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Habits of Mind:
- Express a curiosity, skepticism, open-mindedness toward
science.
- Express curiosity as a testable question. A testable
question is one that establishes conditions that are varied
and can be tested.
- Arrange and distribute objects, events or information
in groups according to some method or system.
- Collect information about objects and events related
to a specific situation and record them in some way such
as in a journal, on a table, list, graph, etc.
- Recognize that the results of scientific investigations
are seldom exactly the same and that replication is often
necessary.
- Science places a high priority on communication and
the exchange of information. Information can be exchanged
through writing, speaking, listening, performing, illustrating,
and viewing.
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Inquiry and Problem Solving:
- Raise questions and be able to incorporate "habits
of mind" as a component of problem solving, decision
making, and inquiry.
- Use specific tools and strategies that are appropriate
for information gathering, problem solving, and decision
making.
- Analyze findings by determining patterns or relationships
in data.
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Safety:
- Handle and treat materials and equipment safely and
effectively.
- Perform acts that replicate demonstrated symbols, patterns,
and procedures.
- Be aware of the fundamental principles covering eye
safety and hygiene.
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