8+sci+goal+1

Goal 1:
The learner will design and conduct investigations to demonstrate an understanding of scientific inquiry.

Select an objective:
[|Objective 1.01]Identify and create questions and hypotheses that can be answered through scientific investigations.

[|Objective 1.02]Develop appropriate experimental procedures for:
 * Given questions.
 * Student generated questions.

[|Objective 1.03]Apply safety procedures in the laboratory and in field studies:
 * Recognize potential hazards.
 * Safely manipulate materials and equipment.
 * Conduct appropriate procedures.

[|Objective 1.04]Analyze variables in scientific investigations:
 * Identify dependent and independent.
 * Use of a control.
 * Manipulate.
 * Describe relationships between.
 * Define operationally.

[|Objective 1.05]Analyze evidence to:
 * explain observations.
 * make inferences and predictions.
 * develop the relationship between evidence and explanation.

[|Objective 1.06]Use mathematics to gather, organize, and present quantitative data resulting from scientific investigations:
 * Measurement.
 * Analysis of data.
 * Graphing.
 * Prediction models.

[|Objective 1.07]Prepare models and/or computer simulations to:
 * Test hypotheses.
 * Evaluate how data fit.

[|Objective 1.08]Use oral and written language to:
 * Communicate findings.
 * Defend conclusions of scientific investigations.
 * Describe strengths and weaknesses of claims, arguments, and/or data.

[|Objective 1.09]Use technologies and information systems to:
 * Research.
 * Gather and analyze data.
 * Visualize data.
 * Disseminate findings to others.

[|Objective 1.10]Analyze and evaluate information from a scientifically literate viewpoint by reading, hearing, and/or viewing:
 * Scientific text.
 * Articles.
 * Events in the popular press