K-7 Standard S.IP: Develop an understanding that scientific inquiry and reasoning involves observing, questioning, investigating, recording, and developing solutions to problems. S.IP.E.1 Inquiry involves generating questions, conducting investigations, and developing solutions to problems through reasoning and observation. Expectations   Vocabulary   Test Prep S.IP.02.11 Make purposeful observation of the natural world using the appropriate senses.   Investigation Observation   S.IP.02.12 Generate questions based on observations.   Conclusions Evidence Reasoning Evaluate Observation   S.IP.02.13 Plan and conduct simple investigations.   Data Investigation Prediction Conducting investigations   S.IP.02.14 Manipulate simple tools (ruler, meter stick, measuring cups, hand lens, thermometer, balance) that aid observation and data collection.   Observation Tool Magnification Balance   S.IP.02.15 Make accurate measurements with appropriate units (meter, centimeter) for the measurement tool.   Data Tool Balance   S.IP.02.16 Construct simple charts and graphs from data and observations.   Data Graph Observation Representation

	K-7 Standard S.IA: Develop an understanding that scientific inquiry and investigations require analysis and communication of findings, using appropriate technology. S.IA.E.1 Inquiry includes an analysis and presentation of findings that lead to future questions, research, and investigations. Expectations   Vocabulary   Test Prep S.IA.02.12 Share ideas about science through purposeful conversation.   Teamwork Communicating Scientific knowledge Data   S.IA.02.13 Communicate and present findings of observations.   Teamwork Communicating Scientific knowledge Data   S.IA.02.14 Develop strategies and skills for information gathering and problem solving (books, internet, ask an expert, observation, investigation, technology tools).   Observation Investigation Collaboration Communicating

	K-7 Standard S.RS: Develop an understanding that claims and evidence for their scientific merit should be analyzed. Understand how scientists decide what constitutes scientific knowledge. Develop an understanding of the importance of reflection on scientific knowledge and its application to new situations to better understand the role of science in society and technology. S.RS.E.1 Reflecting on knowledge is the application of scientific knowledge to new and different situations. Reflecting on knowledge requires careful analysis of evidence that guides decision-making and the application of science throughout history and within society. Expectations   Vocabulary   Test Prep S.RS.02.11 Demonstrate scientific concepts through various illustrations, performances, models, exhibits, and activities.   Model Evidence Graph Results Representation   S.RS.02.13 Recognize that when a science investigation is done the way it was done before, similar results are expected.   Evidence Data Reasoning Results   S.RS.02.15 Use evidence when communicating scientific ideas.   Evidence Communicating Compare Results Interpret   S.RS.02.16 Identify technology used in everyday life.   Culture History Scientific knowledge Technology

	K-7 Standard S.IP: Develop an understanding that scientific inquiry and reasoning involves observing, questioning, investigating, recording, and developing solutions to problems. S.IP.E.1 Inquiry involves generating questions, conducting investigations, and developing solutions to problems through reasoning and observation. Expectations   Vocabulary   Test Prep S.IP.03.11 Make purposeful observation of the natural world using the appropriate senses.   Investigation Observation   S.IP.03.12 Generate questions based on observations.   Conclusions Evidence Reasoning Evaluate Observation   S.IP.03.13 Plan and conduct simple and fair investigations.   Data Investigation Prediction Conducting investigations   S.IP.03.14 Manipulate simple tools that aid observation and data collection (for example: hand lens, balance, ruler, meter stick, measuring cup, thermometer, spring scale, stop watch/timer).   Observation Ruler Thermometer Tool Magnification Balance   S.IP.03.15 Make accurate measurements with appropriate units (centimeters, meters, Celsius, grams, seconds, minutes) for the measurement tool.   Data Tool Centimeter Meter Gram Balance   S.IP.03.16 Construct simple charts and graphs from data and observations.   Data Graph Observation Representation

	K-7 Standard S.IA: Develop an understanding that scientific inquiry and investigations require analysis and communication of findings, using appropriate technology. S.IA.E.1 Inquiry includes an analysis and presentation of findings that lead to future questions, research, and investigations. Expectations   Vocabulary   Test Prep S.IA.03.11 Summarize information from charts and graphs to answer scientific questions.   Data Graph Observation Results Evidence Prediction   S.IA.03.12 Share ideas about science through purposeful conversation in collaborative groups.   Teamwork Communicating Scientific knowledge Data   S.IA.03.13 Communicate and present findings of observations and investigations.   Teamwork Communicating Scientific knowledge Data   S.IA.03.14 Develop research strategies and skills for information gathering and problem solving.   Observation Investigation Collaboration Communicating   S.IA.03.15 Compare and contrast sets of data from multiple trials of a science investigation to explain reasons for differences.   Accurate Data Results Compare Evidence Reasoning

	K-7 Standard S.RS: Develop an understanding that claims and evidence for their scientific merit should be analyzed. Understand how scientists decide what constitutes scientific knowledge. Develop an understanding of the importance of reflection on scientific knowledge and its application to new situations to better understand the role of science in society and technology. S.RS.E.1 Reflecting on knowledge is the application of scientific knowledge to new and different situations. Reflecting on knowledge requires careful analysis of evidence that guides decision-making and the application of science throughout history and within society. Expectations   Vocabulary   Test Prep S.RS.03.11 Demonstrate scientific concepts through various illustrations, performances, models, exhibits, and activities.   Graph Model Data Evidence   S.RS.03.14 Use data/samples as evidence to separate fact from opinion.   Data Evidence   S.RS.03.15 Use evidence when communicating scientific ideas.   Evidence Communicating Data Results   S.RS.03.16 Identify technology used in everyday life.   Technology Observation Communicating   S.RS.03.17 Identify current problems that may be solved through the use of technology.   Technology Society Impact   S.RS.03.18 Describe the effect humans and other organisms have on the balance of the natural world.   Technology Society Impact   S.RS.03.19 Describe how people have contributed to science throughout history and across cultures.   Culture History Technology Impact Scientific knowledge

	K-7 Standard S.IP: Develop an understanding that scientific inquiry and reasoning involves observing, questioning, investigating, recording, and developing solutions to problems. S.IP.E.1 Inquiry involves generating questions, conducting investigations, and developing solutions to problems through reasoning and observation. Expectations   Vocabulary   Test Prep S.IP.04.11 Make purposeful observation of the natural world using the appropriate senses.   Investigation Observation   S.IP.04.12 Generate questions based on observations.   Conclusions Evidence Reasoning Evaluate Observation   S.IP.04.13 Plan and conduct simple and fair investigations.   Data Investigation Prediction Conducting investigations   S.IP.04.14 Manipulate simple tools that aid observation and data collection (for example: hand lens, balance, ruler, meter stick, measuring cup, thermometer, spring scale, stop watch/timer, graduated cylinder/beaker).   Observation Tool Magnification Balance   S.IP.04.15 Make accurate measurements with appropriate units (millimeters centimeters, meters, milliliters, liters, Celsius, grams, seconds, minutes) for the measurement tool.   Data Tool Balance   S.IP.04.16 Construct simple charts and graphs from data and observations.   Data Graph Observation Representation

	K-7 Standard S.IA: Develop an understanding that scientific inquiry and investigations require analysis and communication of findings, using appropriate technology. S.IA.E.1 Inquiry includes an analysis and presentation of findings that lead to future questions, research, and investigations. Expectations   Vocabulary   Test Prep S.IA.04.11 Summarize information from charts and graphs to answer scientific questions.   Data Graph Results Evidence Prediction   S.IA.04.12 Share ideas about science through purposeful conversation in collaborative groups.   Teamwork Communicating Scientific knowledge Data   S.IA.04.13 Communicate and present findings of observations and investigations.   Teamwork Communicating Scientific knowledge Data   S.IA.04.14 Develop research strategies and skills for information gathering and problem solving.   Observation Investigation Collaboration Communicating   S.IA.04.15 Compare and contrast sets of data from multiple trials of a science investigation to explain reasons for differences.   Accurate Data Results Compare Evidence Reasoning

	K-7 Standard S.RS:Develop an understanding that claims and evidence for their scientific merit should be analyzed. Understand how scientists decide what constitutes scientific knowledge. Develop an understanding of the importance of reflection on scientific knowledge and its application to new situations to better understand the role of science in society and technology. S.RS.E.1 Reflecting on knowledge is the application of scientific knowledge to new and different situations. Reflecting on knowledge requires careful analysis of evidence that guides decision-making and the application of science throughout history and within society. Expectations   Vocabulary   Test Prep S.RS.04.11 Demonstrate scientific concepts through various illustrations, performances, models, exhibits, and activities.   Graph Model Data Evidence   S.RS.04.14 Use data/samples as evidence to separate fact from opinion.   Data Evidence   S.RS.04.15 Use evidence when communicating scientific ideas.   Evidence Communicating Data Results   S.RS.04.16 Identify technology used in everyday life.   Technology Observation Communicating   S.RS.04.17 Identify current problems that may be solved through the use of technology..   Technology Society Impact   S.RS.04.18 Describe the effect humans and other organisms have on the balance of the natural world.   Technology Society Impact   S.RS.04.19 Describe how people have contributed to science throughout history and across cultures.   Culture History Technology Impact Scientific knowledge

	K-7 Standard S.IP: Develop an understanding that scientific inquiry and reasoning involves observing, questioning, investigating, recording, and developing solutions to problems. S.IP.E.1 Inquiry involves generating questions, conducting investigations, and developing solutions to problems through reasoning and observation. Expectations   Vocabulary   Test Prep S.IP.05.11 Generate scientific questions based on observations, investigations, and research.   Observation Investigation Compare Results Analyze Interpret   S.IP.05.12 Design and conduct scientific investigations.   Observe Compare Data Investigation Evaluate Experiment Results Analyze Interpret Communicating Conduct Safety   S.IP.05.13 Use tools and equipment (spring scales, stop watches, meter sticks and tapes, models, hand lens) appropriate to scientific investigations.   Observe Evaluate Technology Tool Communicating   S.IP.05.14 Use metric measurement devices in an investigation.   Evaluate Technology Tool   S.IP.05.15 Construct charts and graphs from data and observations.   Observation Evaluate Data Representation Graph Results Interpret   S.IP.05.16 Identify patterns in data.   Observation Evaluate Interpret Pattern

	K-7 Standard S.IA: Develop an understanding that scientific inquiry and investigations require analysis and communication of findings, using appropriate technology. S.IA.E.1 Inquiry includes an analysis and presentation of findings that lead to future questions, research, and investigations. Expectations   Vocabulary   Test Prep S.IA.05.11 Analyze information from data tables and graphs to answer scientific questions.   Analyze Data Graph Pattern Scientific knowledge   S.IA.05.12 Evaluate data, claims, and personal knowledge through collaborative science discourse.   Evaluate Data Scientific knowledge   S.IA.05.13 Communicate and defend findings of observations and investigations using evidence.   Observation Investigation Results Communicating Evidence Scientific knowledge Data   S.IA.05.14 Draw conclusions from sets of data from multiple trials of a scientific investigation.   Observation Investigation Data Results Scientific knowledge Compare Reasoning Accurate   S.IA.05.15 Use multiple sources of information to evaluate strengths and weaknesses of claims, arguments, or data.   Investigation Data Results Scientific knowledge Accurate Evaluate

	K-7 Standard S.RS: Develop an understanding that claims and evidence for their scientific merit should be analyzed. Understand how scientists decide what constitutes scientific knowledge. Develop an understanding of the importance of reflection on scientific knowledge and its application to new situations to better understand the role of science in society and technology. S.RS.E.1 Reflecting on knowledge is the application of scientific knowledge to new and different situations. Reflecting on knowledge requires careful analysis of evidence that guides decision-making and the application of science throughout history and within society. Expectations   Vocabulary   Test Prep S.RS.05.11 Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of claims, arguments, and data.   Evaluate Compare Results Experiment Analyze Data   S.RS.05.12 Describe limitations in personal and scientific knowledge.   Evaluate Compare Scientific knowledge Communicating   S.RS.05.13 Identify the need for evidence in making scientific decisions.   Investigation Evidence Scientific knowledge Analyze   S.RS.05.15 Demonstrate scientific concepts through various illustrations, performances, models, exhibits, and activities.   Data Results Communicating Analyze Model Graph Scientific knowledge   S.RS.05.16 Design solutions to problems using technology.   Investigation Analyze Tool Technology Results Communicating   S.RS.05.17 Describe the effect humans and other organisms have on the balance in the natural world.   Investigation Communicating Analyze Compare Impact Positive Negative   S.RS.05.19 Describe how science and technology have advanced because of the contributions of many people throughout history and across cultures.   Culture History Scientific knowledge Technology

	K-7 Standard S.IP: Develop an understanding that scientific inquiry and reasoning involves observing, questioning, investigating, recording, and developing solutions to problems. S.IP.E.1Inquiry involves generating questions, conducting investigations, and developing solutions to problems through reasoning and observation. Expectations   Vocabulary   Test Prep S.IP.06.11 Generate scientific questions based on observations, investigations, and research.   Observe Reasoning Investigation Data Analyze   S.IP.06.12 Design and conduct scientific investigations.   Investigation Experiment Safety Scientific knowledge Observe Reasoning Data Analyze Communicating   S.IP.06.13 Use tools and equipment (spring scales, stop watches, meter sticks and tapes, models, hand lens, thermometer, models, sieves, microscopes) appropriate to scientific investigations.   Investigation Experiment Tool Technology   S.IP.06.14 Use metric measurement devices in an investigation.   Tool Technology Accurate Investigation Data   S.IP.06.15 Construct charts and graphs from data and observations.   Graph Model Communicating Data Results   S.IP.06.16 Identify patterns in data.   Observe Analyze Data Pattern Communicating

	K-7 Standard S.IA: Develop an understanding that scientific inquiry and investigations require analysis and communication of findings, using appropriate technology. S.IA.E.1Inquiry includes an analysis and presentation of findings that lead to future questions, research, and investigations. Expectations   Vocabulary   Test Prep S.IA.06.11 Analyze information from data tables and graphs to answer scientific questions.   Analyze Data Graph Scientific knowledge   S.IA.06.12 Evaluate data, claims, and personal knowledge through collaborative science discourse.   Evaluate Data Scientific knowledge Communicating Evidence Analyze Reasoning Conclusions   S.IA.06.13 Communicate and defend findings of observations and investigations using evidence.   Communicating Scientific knowledge Reasoning Evidence Conclusions   S.IA.06.14 Draw conclusions from sets of data from multiple trials of a scientific investigation.   Evaluate Data Scientific knowledge Evidence   S.IA.06.15 Use multiple sources of information to evaluate strengths and weaknesses of claims, arguments, or data.   Evaluate Data Scientific knowledge Evidence

	K-7 Standard S.RS:Develop an understanding that claims and evidence for their scientific merit should be analyzed. Understand how scientists decide what constitutes scientific knowledge. Develop an understanding of the importance of reflection on scientific knowledge and its application to new situations to better understand the role of science in society and technology. S.RS.E.1 Reflecting on knowledge is the application of scientific knowledge to new and different situations. Reflecting on knowledge requires careful analysis of evidence that guides decision-making and the application of science throughout history and within society. Expectations   Vocabulary   Test Prep S.RS.06.11 Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of claims, arguments, and data.   Evaluate Data Evidence Reasoning Analyze Communicating   S.RS.06.12 Describe limitations in personal and scientific knowledge.   Scientific knowledge Evidence Reasoning   S.RS.06.13 Identify the need for evidence in making scientific decisions.   Evidence Reasoning Scientific knowledge   S.RS.06.14 Evaluate scientific explanations based on current evidence and scientific principles.   Investigation Evaluate Data Results Evidence Scientific knowledge   S.RS.06.15 Demonstrate scientific concepts through various illustrations, performances, models, exhibits, and activities.   Communicating Data Reasoning Evidence Graph Model   S.RS.06.16 Design solutions to problems using technology.   Analyze Communicating Investigation Tool Technology   S.RS.06.17 Describe the effect humans and other organisms have on the balance of the natural world.   Communicating Impact Positive Negative Human population Ecosystem   S.RS.06.18 Describe what science and technology can and cannot reasonably contribute to society.   Analyze Investigation Communicating Evidence Scientific knowledge Positive Negative Technology   S.RS.06.19 Describe how science and technology have advanced because of the contributions of many people throughout history and across cultures.   Scientific knowledge History Culture Society Technology Impact

 

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