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District 13 Science Curriculum Standards (D)
GRADE 6
A: Nature of Science:
Students will be able to: |
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collect evidence about various scientific disciplines from media and technology that shows that scientific information is shared and critiqued by scientists and the public |
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summarize science and technology reports contained in the media |
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understand science as a human endeavor |
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use scientific reasoning, strategies, scientific knowledge and common sense to formulate questions, understanding and explain a wide range of phenomena |
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repeat an experiment under controlled conditions to show that similar results can be obtained |
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practice disciplined scientific habits |
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ask questions about objects, organisms, and events in the world around us |
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recognize other's points of view, check their own and other's explanations against experiences, observations, and knowledge. |
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discuss ways science affects society |
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| B. Process Skills:
Students will be able to: |
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use technologies to collect and analyze data |
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use simple equipment and tools to gather data and extend senses (rulers, balances, thermometers, magnifiers, watches, microscopes) |
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communicate clearly and effectively about the natural world |
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represent data and results in more than one way (numbers, drawings, words, tables, and graphs) |
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write instructions that others can follow |
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collect and analyze data using concepts and skills in mathematics |
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organize data through gathering, sequencing, grouping and classifying |
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formulate experimental hypothesis |
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control and manipulate variables that affect the outcome of an experiment |
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conduct experiments to test hypothesis |
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identify problems, propose and implement solutions, evaluate products or designs |
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analyze data gained from experimentation |
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draw conclusions |
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recognize and predict patterns |
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construct physical and mental models |
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| C: Manipulative Skills:
Students will be able to: |
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demonstrate safe procedures in science experimentation |
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work individually and in teams to collect and share information and ideas |
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choose and manipulate appropriate scientific equipment for investigating |
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manipulate scientific materials, lab equipment, and measurement tools using appropriate techniques |
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use computer simulations to acquire knowledge on various topics |
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use computers to record, save and analyze experimental data |
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demonstrate the proper care when handling and storing scientific equipment and materials |
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demonstrate the proper procedures for handling and caring for living organisms |
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| D: Current Topics in Science:
Students will be able to: |
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demonstrate knowledge of current societal and environmental issues in science |
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demonstrate knowledge of current news in science |
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demonstrate knowledge of various careers in science and technology |
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| E: Science Concepts:
Students will be able to: |
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understand the need for conservation of natural resources |
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develop a plan to improve the environment |
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explore how people interact with the environment and produce change |
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describe the interactions of humans, animals and plants in a given Ecosystem |
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explain and describe various cycles in nature (water, carbon dioxide, oxygen, cycles in an ecosystem) |
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investigate and understand the effects of pollution in our environment |
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show an understanding of systems of matter and energy and how they interact |
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explain the dynamics of physical systems (pendulums, kinetic and potential energy) |
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observe and describe the effects of electromagnetic forces on an object. |
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develop experiments to demonstrate the effects of a variable such as friction on the motion of an object |
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utilize information gathered during experimentation and develop a scientific theory to explain their observations |
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demonstrate an understanding of the forces contributing circumstances and results of the phenomena known as an earthquake |
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develop an earthquake theory |
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demonstrate the ability to synthesize and utilize knowledge from previous grades
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