Alignment of Benchmarks and
Indicators
SCIENCE
9 - 10
Earth and Space
Sciences
Life Sciences
Physical
Sciences
Science and
Technology
Scientific Inquiry
Scientific Ways of Knowing
Students demonstrate an understanding about
how Earth
systems and processes interact in the geosphere resulting in the
habitability of Earth. This includes demonstrating an understanding of
the composition of the universe, the solar system and Earth. In
addition, it includes understanding the properties and the
interconnected nature of Earth’s systems, processes that shape Earth
and Earth’s history. Students also demonstrate an understanding of how
the concepts and principles of energy, matter, motion and forces
explain Earth systems, the solar system and the universe. Finally, they
grasp an
understanding of the historical perspectives, scientific approaches and
emerging
scientific issues associated with Earth and space sciences. Benchmark B: Explain that many processes
occur in patterns within the Earth’s systems. |
Students demonstrate an understanding of how
living systems function and how they interact with the physical
environment. This includes an understanding of the cycling of matter
and
flow of energy in living systems. An understanding of the
characteristics, structure and function of cells, organisms and living
systems will be developed. Students will also develop a deeper
understanding of the principles of heredity, biological evolution, and
the diversity and interdependence of life. Students demonstrate
an understanding of different historical perspectives, scientific
approaches and emerging scientific issues associated with the life
sciences.
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Students demonstrate an understanding of the
composition of physical systems and the concepts and principles that
describe and predict physical interactions and events in the natural
world. This includes demonstrating an understanding of the structure
and properties of matter, the properties of materials and objects,
chemical reactions and the conservation of matter. In addition, it
includes understanding the nature, transfer and conservation of energy;
motion and the forces affecting motion; and the nature of waves and
interactions of matter and energy. Students demonstrate an
understanding of the historical perspectives, scientific approaches and
emerging scientific issues associated with the physical sciences.
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Students recognize that science and
technology
are interconnected and that using technology involves assessment of the
benefits, risks and costs. Students should build scientific and
technological knowledge, as well as the skill required
to design and construct devices. In addition, they should develop the
processes to solve problems and understand that problems may be solved
in several ways.
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Students develop scientific habits of mind as
they use the processes of scientific inquiry to ask valid questions and
to gather and analyze information. They understand how
to develop hypotheses and make predictions. They are able to
reflect on scientific practices as they develop plans of action
to create and evaluate a variety of conclusions. Students are
also able to demonstrate the ability to communicate their findings
to others.
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Students realize that the current body of
scientific knowledge must be based on evidence, be predictive, logical,
subject to modification and limited to the natural world. This includes
demonstrating an understanding that scientific knowledge grows and
advances as new evidence is discovered to support
or modify existing theories, as well as to encourage the development of
new theories. Students are able to reflect on ethical scientific
practices and demonstrate an understanding of how the current body of
scientific knowledge reflects the historical and cultural contributions
of women and men who provide us with a more reliable and comprehensive
understanding of the natural world.
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