6Sci+Goal1


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


 * Objectives**
 * 1.01** Identify and create questions and hypotheses that can be answered through scientific investigations.
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 * 1.02** Develop appropriate experimental procedures for:
 * Given questions.
 * Student generated questions.
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 * 1.03** Apply safety procedures in the laboratory and in field studies:
 * Recognize potential hazards.
 * Manipulate materials and equipment.
 * Conduct appropriate procedures.
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 * 1.04** Analyze variables in scientific investigations:
 * Identify dependent and independent.
 * Use of a control.
 * Manipulate.
 * Describe relationships between.
 * Define operationally.
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 * 1.05** Analyze evidence to:
 * Explain observations.
 * Make inferences and predictions.
 * Develop the relationship between evidence and explanation.
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 * 1.06** Use mathematics to gather, organize, and present quantitative data resulting from scientific investigations:
 * Measurement.
 * Analysis of data.
 * Graphing.
 * Prediction models.
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 * 1.07** Prepare models and/or computer simulations to:
 * Test hypotheses.
 * Evaluate how data fit.
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 * 1.08** Use oral and written language to:
 * Communicate findings.
 * Defend conclusions of scientific investigations.
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 * 1.09** Use technologies and information systems to:
 * Research.
 * Gather and analyze data.
 * Visualize data.
 * Disseminate findings to others.
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 * 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.
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