Science as Inquiry

The Abilities Necessary To Do Scientific Inquiry

1.       Generate testable questions about objects, organisms, and events that can be answered through scientific investigation (SI-M-A1)

2.       Identify problems, factors, and questions that must be considered in a scientific investigation

(SI-M-A1)

3.       Use a variety of sources to answer questions (SI-M-A1)

4.       Design, predict outcomes, and conduct experiments to answer guiding questions (SI-M-A2)

5.       Identify independent variables, dependent variables, and variables that should be controlled in designing an experiment (SI-M-A2)

6.       Select and use appropriate equipment, technology, tools, and metric system units of measurement to make observations (SI-M-A3)

7.       Record observations using methods that complement investigations (e.g., journals, tables, charts) (SI-M-A3)

8.       Use consistency and precision in data collection, analysis, and reporting (SI-M-A3)

9.       Use computers and/or calculators to analyze and interpret quantitative data (SI-M-A3)

10. Identify the difference between description and explanation (SI-M-A4)

11. Construct, use, and interpret appropriate graphical representations to collect, record, and report data (e.g., tables, charts, circle graphs, bar and line graphs, diagrams, scatter plots, symbols)

(SI-M-A4)

12. Use data and information gathered to develop an explanation of experimental results (SI-M-A4)

13. Identify patterns in data to explain natural events (SI-M-A4)

14. Develop models to illustrate or explain conclusions reached through investigation (SI-M-A5)

15. Identify and explain the limitations of models used to represent the natural world (SI-M-A5)

16. Use evidence to make inferences and predict trends (SI-M-A5)

17. Recognize that there may be more than one way to interpret a given set of data, which can result in alternative scientific explanations and predictions (SI-M-A6)

18. Identify faulty reasoning and statements that misinterpret or are not supported by the evidence (SI-M-A6)

19. Communicate ideas in a variety of ways (e.g., symbols, illustrations, graphs, charts, spreadsheets, concept maps, oral and written reports, equations) (SI-M-A7)

20. Write clear, step-by-step instructions that others can follow to carry out procedures or conduct investigations (SI-M-A7)

21. Distinguish between observations and inferences (SI-M-A7)

22. Use evidence and observations to explain and communicate the results of investigations (SI-M-A7)

23. Use relevant safety procedures and equipment to conduct scientific investigations  (SI-M-A8)

24. Provide appropriate care and utilize safe practices and ethical treatment when animals are involved in scientific field and laboratory research (SI-M-A8)

 

Understanding Scientific Inquiry

25. Compare and critique scientific investigations (SI-M-B1)

26. Use and describe alternate methods for investigating different types of testable questions

(SI-M-B1)

27. Recognize that science uses processes that involve a logical and empirical, but flexible, approach to problem solving (SI-M-B1)

28. Recognize that investigations generally begin with a review of the work of others  (SI-M-B2)

29. Explain how technology can expand the senses and contribute to the increase and/or modification of scientific knowledge (SI-M-B3)

30. Describe why all questions cannot be answered with present technologies (SI-M-B3)

31. Recognize that there is an acceptable range of variation in collected data (SI-M-B3)

32. Explain the use of statistical methods to confirm the significance of data (e.g., mean, median, mode, range) (SI-M-B3)

33. Evaluate models, identify problems in design, and make recommendations for improvement (SI-M-B4)

34. Recognize the importance of communication among scientists about investigations in progress and the work of others (SI-M-B5)

35. Explain how skepticism about accepted scientific explanations (i.e., hypotheses and theories) leads to new understanding (SI-M-B5)

36. Explain why an experiment must be verified through multiple investigations and yield consistent results before the findings are accepted (SI-M-B5)

37. Critique and analyze their own inquiries and the inquiries of others (SI-M-B5)

38. Explain that, through the use of scientific processes and knowledge, people can solve problems, make decisions, and form new ideas (SI-M-B6)

39. Identify areas in which technology has changed human lives (e.g., transportation, communication, geographic information systems, DNA fingerprinting) (SI-M-B7)

40. Evaluate the impact of research on scientific thought, society, and the environment (SI-M-B7)

 

 

 

 

 Science as Inquiry

The Abilities Necessary To Do Scientific Inquiry

1.       Generate testable questions about objects, organisms, and events that can be answered through scientific investigation (SI-M-A1)

2.       Identify problems, factors, and questions that must be considered in a scientific investigation

(SI-M-A1)

3.       Use a variety of sources to answer questions (SI-M-A1)

4.       Design, predict outcomes, and conduct experiments to answer guiding questions (SI-M-A2)

5.       Identify independent variables, dependent variables, and variables that should be controlled in designing an experiment (SI-M-A2)

6.       Select and use appropriate equipment, technology, tools, and metric system units of measurement to make observations (SI-M-A3)

7.       Record observations using methods that complement investigations (e.g., journals, tables, charts) (SI-M-A3)

8.       Use consistency and precision in data collection, analysis, and reporting (SI-M-A3)

9.       Use computers and/or calculators to analyze and interpret quantitative data (SI-M-A3)

10. Identify the difference between description and explanation (SI-M-A4)

11. Construct, use, and interpret appropriate graphical representations to collect, record, and report data (e.g., tables, charts, circle graphs, bar and line graphs, diagrams, scatter plots, symbols)

(SI-M-A4)

12. Use data and information gathered to develop an explanation of experimental results (SI-M-A4)

13. Identify patterns in data to explain natural events (SI-M-A4)

14. Develop models to illustrate or explain conclusions reached through investigation (SI-M-A5)

15. Identify and explain the limitations of models used to represent the natural world (SI-M-A5)

16. Use evidence to make inferences and predict trends (SI-M-A5)

17. Recognize that there may be more than one way to interpret a given set of data, which can result in alternative scientific explanations and predictions (SI-M-A6)

18. Identify faulty reasoning and statements that misinterpret or are not supported by the evidence (SI-M-A6)

19. Communicate ideas in a variety of ways (e.g., symbols, illustrations, graphs, charts, spreadsheets, concept maps, oral and written reports, equations) (SI-M-A7)

20. Write clear, step-by-step instructions that others can follow to carry out procedures or conduct investigations (SI-M-A7)

21. Distinguish between observations and inferences (SI-M-A7)

22. Use evidence and observations to explain and communicate the results of investigations (SI-M-A7)

23. Use relevant safety procedures and equipment to conduct scientific investigations  (SI-M-A8)

24. Provide appropriate care and utilize safe practices and ethical treatment when animals are involved in scientific field and laboratory research (SI-M-A8)

 

Understanding Scientific Inquiry

25. Compare and critique scientific investigations (SI-M-B1)

26. Use and describe alternate methods for investigating different types of testable questions

(SI-M-B1)

27. Recognize that science uses processes that involve a logical and empirical, but flexible, approach to problem solving (SI-M-B1)

28. Recognize that investigations generally begin with a review of the work of others  (SI-M-B2)

29. Explain how technology can expand the senses and contribute to the increase and/or modification of scientific knowledge (SI-M-B3)

30. Describe why all questions cannot be answered with present technologies (SI-M-B3)

31. Recognize that there is an acceptable range of variation in collected data (SI-M-B3)

32. Explain the use of statistical methods to confirm the significance of data (e.g., mean, median, mode, range) (SI-M-B3)

33. Evaluate models, identify problems in design, and make recommendations for improvement (SI-M-B4)

34. Recognize the importance of communication among scientists about investigations in progress and the work of others (SI-M-B5)

35. Explain how skepticism about accepted scientific explanations (i.e., hypotheses and theories) leads to new understanding (SI-M-B5)

36. Explain why an experiment must be verified through multiple investigations and yield consistent results before the findings are accepted (SI-M-B5)

37. Critique and analyze their own inquiries and the inquiries of others (SI-M-B5)

38. Explain that, through the use of scientific processes and knowledge, people can solve problems, make decisions, and form new ideas (SI-M-B6)

39. Identify areas in which technology has changed human lives (e.g., transportation, communication, geographic information systems, DNA fingerprinting) (SI-M-B7)

40. Evaluate the impact of research on scientific thought, society, and the environment (SI-M-B7)

 

 

 

 

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