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| Science |
Information & Technology Literacy |
Content Standards:A.
Science Connections
B. Nature of Science
C. Science Inquiry
D. Physical Science
E. Earth and Space Science
F. Life and Environmental
Science
G. Science Applications
H. Science In
Social and Personal Perspectives |
Content Standards:A. Media and Technology
B. Information and Inquiry
C. Independent Learning
D. The Learning Community |
| A. Science
Connections |
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| By the end of grade 12 students will: |
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| A.12.1 Apply the underlying
themes of science to develop defensible visions of the future |
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| A.12.2 Show how conflicting
assumptions about science themes lead to different opinions and decisions about evolution,
health, population, longevity, education, and use of resources, and show how these
opinions and decisions have diverse effects on an individual, a community, and a country,
both now and in the future |
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| A.12.3 Give examples that show
how partial systems, models, and explanations are used to give quick and reasonable
solutions that are accurate enough for basic needs |
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| A.12.4 Construct arguments
that show how conflicting models and explanations of events can start with similar
evidence |
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| A.12.5 Show how the ideas and
themes of science can be used to make real-life decisions about careers, work places,
life-styles, and use of resources |
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| A.12.6 Identify and replace
inaccurate personal models and explanations of science-related phenomena using evidence
learned or discovered |
- interpret new information to formulate ideas which address the question or problem using
comparison, evaluation, inference, and generalization skills—B.12.6
- synthesize new ideas, evidence, and prior knowledge to address the problem or
question—B.12.6
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| A.12.7 Re-examine the evidence
and reasoning that led to conclusions drawn from investigations, using the science themes |
- synthesize new ideas, evidence, and prior knowledge to address the problem or
question—B.12.6
- draw conclusions to address the problem or question—B.12.6
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| By the end of grade 12 students will: |
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| B.12.1 Show how
cultures and individuals have contributed to the development of major ideas in the earth
and space, life and environmental, and physical sciences |
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| B.12.2 Identify the cultural
conditions that are usually present during great periods of discovery, scientific
development, and invention |
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| B.12.3 Relate the major themes
of science to human progress in understanding science and the world |
- analyze and relate information using a variety of relational techniques (e.g., graphic
organizers, database reports, spreadsheet charts, graphs)— B.12.5
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| B.12.4 Show how basic research
and applied research contribute to new discoveries, inventions, and applications |
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| B.12.5 Explain how science is
based on assumptions about the natural world and themes that describe the natural world |
- determine the audience and purpose for communicating the information—B.12.7
- compare strengths and weaknesses of possible presentation methods and
products—B.12.7
- select the most appropriate format for the product or presentation—B.12.7
- develop a product or presentation that utilizes the strengths of the medium and supports
the conclusions drawn in the research effort—B.12.7
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| C. Science Inquiry |
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| By the end of grade 12 students will: |
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| C.12.1 When studying science
content, ask questions suggested by current social issues, scientific literature, and
observations of phenomena; build hypotheses that might answer some of these questions;
design possible investigations; and describe results that might emerge from such
investigations |
- state the information problem or question in clear and concise terms—B.12.1
- relate prior knowledge to the problem or question—B.12.1
- develop specific research questions or a thesis statement based on the nature, purpose,
and scope of project—B.12.1
- conduct a preliminary search to determine if the research questions or thesis statement
is clear and searchable; refine and revise if necessary—B.12.1
- develop a plan to obtain needed information using a variety of research and
investigative strategies (e.g., interviews, questionnaires, experiments,
surveys)—B.12.2
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| C.12.2 Identify issues from an
area of science study, write questions that could be investigated, review previous
research on these questions, and design and conduct responsible and safe investigations to
help answer the questions |
- relate prior knowledge to the problem or question—B.12.1
- develop specific research questions or a thesis statement based on the nature, purpose,
and scope of project—B.12.1
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| C.12.3 Evaluate the data collected during an investigation, critique the
data-collection procedures and results, and suggest ways to make any needed improvements |
- determine if sources are authoritative, valid, reliable, accurate, relevant, and
comprehensive—B.12.4
- determine authorship for all resources and identify points of agreement and disagreement
among sources—B.12.4
- use data-gathering strategies that include summarizing, paraphrasing, comparing, and
quoting—B.12.5
- follow standardized notetaking processes and compile bibliographic information in an
approved format—B.12.5
- credit sources for all quotations, visuals, major ideas, and specific facts or data
using accepted citation formats—B.12.5
- analyze and relate information using a variety of relational techniques (e.g., graphic
organizers, database reports, spreadsheet charts, graphs)—B.12.5
- organize information in systematic manner for unity, coherence, clarity, and
emphasis—B.12.5
- compile a bibliography in a format stipulated by an accepted manual of style—B.12.5
- interpret new information to formulate ideas which address the question or problem using
comparison, evaluation, inference, and generalization skills—B.12.6
- synthesize new ideas, evidence, and prior knowledge to address the problem or
question—B.12.6
- develop and apply criteria for judging success of learning projects—C.12.4
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| C.12.4 During investigations,
choose the best data-collection procedures and materials available, use them competently,
and calculate the degree of precision of the resulting data |
- identify a full range of appropriate and available information from local, national, and
global sources—B.12.2
- determine and apply evaluative criteria to prioritizing potential sources—B.12.2
- develop a plan to obtain needed information using a variety of research and
investigative strategies (e.g., interviews, questionnaires, experiments,
surveys)—B.12.2
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| C.12.5 Use the explanations
and models found in the earth and space, life and environmental, and physical sciences to
develop likely explanations for the results of their investigations |
- relate prior knowledge to the problem or question—B.12.1
- develop specific research questions or a thesis statement based on the nature, purpose,
and scope of project—B.12.1
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| C.12.6 Present the
results of investigations to groups concerned with the issues, explaining the meaning and
implications of the results, and answering questions in terms the audience can understand |
- determine the audience and purpose for communicating the information—B.12.7
- compare strengths and weaknesses of possible presentation methods and
products—B.12.7
- select the most appropriate format for the product or presentation—B.12.7
- develop a product or presentation that utilizes the strengths of the medium and supports
the conclusions drawn in the research effort—B.12.7
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| C.12.7 Evaluate articles and
reports in the popular press, in scientific journals, on television, and on the Internet,
using criteria related to accuracy, degree of error, sampling, treatment of data, and
other standards of experimental design |
- evaluate information for stereotyping, prejudice, and misrepresentation—B.12.4
- distinguish among fact, opinion, point of view, and inference—B.12.4
- determine if sources are authoritative, valid, reliable, accurate, relevant, and
comprehensive—B.12.4
- evaluate graphic images for misleading presentation and manipulated data—B.12.4
- determine authorship for all resources and identify points of agreement and disagreement
among sources—B.12.4
- analyze and relate information using a variety of relational techniques (e.g., graphic
organizers, database reports, spreadsheet charts, graphs)—B.12.5
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| By the end of grade 12 students will: |
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| D.12.1 Describe atomic
structure and the properties of atoms, molecules, and matter during physical and chemical
interactions |
- use draw, paint, graphics, or presentation software to visually communicate ideas or
concepts—A.12.5
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| D.12.2 Explain the forces that
hold the atom together and illustrate how nuclear interactions change the atom |
- determine the audience and purpose for communicating the information—B.12.7
- compare strengths and weaknesses of possible presentation methods and
products—B.12.7
- develop a product or presentation that utilizes the strengths of the medium and supports
the conclusions drawn in the research effort—B.12.7
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| D.12.3 Explain exchanges of
energy in chemical interactions and exchange of mass and energy in atomic/nuclear
reactions |
- determine the audience and purpose for communicating the information—B.12.7
- compare strengths and weaknesses of possible presentation methods and
products—B.12.7
- develop a product or presentation that utilizes the strengths of the medium and supports
the conclusions drawn in the research effort—B.12.7
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| D.12.4 Explain how substances,
both simple and complex, interact with one another to produce new substances |
- determine the audience and purpose for communicating the information—B.12.7
- compare strengths and weaknesses of possible presentation methods and
products—B.12.7
- develop a product or presentation that utilizes the strengths of the medium and supports
the conclusions drawn in the research effort—B.12.7
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| D.12.5 Identify patterns in
chemical and physical properties and use them to predict likely chemical and physical
changes and interactions |
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| D.12.6 Through investigations,
identify the types of chemical interactions, including endothermic, exothermic, oxidation,
photosynthesis, and acid/base reactions |
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| D.12.7 Qualitatively and
quantitatively analyze changes in the motion of objects and the forces that act on them
and represent analytical data both algebraically and graphically |
- use draw, paint, graphics, or presentation software to visually communicate ideas or
concepts—A.12.5
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| D.12.8 Understand the forces
of gravitation, the electromagnetic force, intermolecular force, and explain their impact
on the universal system |
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| D.12.9 Describe models of
light, heat, and sound and through investigations describe similarities and differences in
the way these energy forms behave |
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| D.12.10 Using the
science themes, illustrate the law of conservation of energy during chemical and nuclear
reactions |
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| D.12.11 Using the science
themes, explain common occurrences in the physical world |
- determine the audience and purpose for communicating the information—B.12.7
- compare strengths and weaknesses of possible presentation methods and
products—B.12.7
- develop a product or presentation that utilizes the strengths of the medium and supports
the conclusions drawn in the research effort—B.12.7
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| D.12.12 Using the science
themes and knowledge of chemical, physical, atomic, and nuclear interactions, explain
changes in materials, living things, earth’s features, and stars |
- determine the audience and purpose for communicating the information—B.12.7
- compare strengths and weaknesses of possible presentation methods and
products—B.12.7
- develop a product or presentation that utilizes the strengths of the medium and supports
the conclusions drawn in the research effort—B.12.7
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| E. Earth and
Space Science |
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| By the end of grade 12 students will: |
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| E. 12.1 Using the science
themes, distinguish between internal energies (decay of radioactive isotopes, gravity) and
external energies (sun) in the earth’s systems and show how these sources of energy
have an impact on those systems |
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| E.12.2 Analyze the geochemical
and physical cycles of the earth and use them to describe movements of matter |
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| E.12.3 Using the science
themes, describe theories of the origins and evolution of the universe and solar system,
including the earth system as a part of the solar system, and relate these theories and
their implications to geologic time on the earth |
- analyze and relate information using a variety of relational techniques (e.g., graphic
organizers, database reports, spreadsheet charts, graphs)—B.12.5
- interpret new information to formulate ideas which address the question or problem using
comparison, evaluation, inference, and generalization skills—B.12.6
- synthesize new ideas, evidence, and prior knowledge to address the problem or
question—B.12.6
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| E.12.4 Analyze the benefits,
costs, and limitations of past, present, and projected use of resources and technology and
explain the consequences to the environment
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- analyze data from a database and present conclusions in a document or report—A.12.3
- construct a spreadsheet, enter data into cells, use mathematical functions to
manipulate/process data, generate a chart or graph, and interpret the results—A.12.3
- develop a plan to obtain needed information using a variety of research and
investigative strategies (e.g., interviews, questionnaires, experiments,
surveys)—B.12.2
- analyze and relate information using a variety of relational techniques (e.g., graphic
organizers, database reports, spreadsheet charts, graphs)—B.12.5
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| E.12.5 Using the science
themes, understand that the origin of the universe is not completely understood, but that
there are current ideas in science that attempt to explain its origin |
- synthesize new ideas, evidence, and prior knowledge to address the problem or
question—B.12.6
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| F.
Life and Environmental Science |
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| By the end of grade 12 students will: |
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| F.12.1 Evaluate the normal
structures and the general and special functions of cells in single-celled and
multiple-celled organisms |
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| F.12.2 Understand how cells
differentiate and how cells are regulated |
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| F.12.3 Explain current
scientific ideas and information about the molecular and genetic basis of heredity |
- determine the audience and purpose for communicating the information—B.12.7
- compare strengths and weaknesses of possible presentation methods and
products—B.12.7
- select the most appropriate format for the product or presentation—B.12.7
- develop a product or presentation that utilizes the strengths of the medium and supports
the conclusions drawn in the research effort—B.12.7
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| F.12.4 State the relationships
between functions of the cell and functions of the organism as related to genetics and
heredity |
- analyze and relate information using a variety of relational techniques (e.g., graphic
organizers, database reports, spreadsheet charts, graphs)—B.12.5
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| F.12.5 Understand the theory
of evolution, natural selection, and biological classification |
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| F.12.6 Using concepts of
evolution and heredity, account for changes in species and the diversity of species,
include the influence of these changes on science, e.g., breeding of plants or animals |
- analyze and relate information using a variety of relational techniques (e.g., graphic
organizers, database reports, spreadsheet charts, graphs)—B.12.5
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| F.12.7 Investigate how
organisms both cooperate and compete in ecosystems |
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| F.12.8 Using the science
themes, infer changes in ecosystems prompted by the introduction of new species,
environmental conditions, chemicals, and air, water, or earth pollution |
- analyze and relate information using a variety of relational techniques (e.g., graphic
organizers, database reports, spreadsheet charts, graphs)—B.12.5
- interpret new information to formulate ideas which address the question or problem using
comparison, evaluation, inference, and generalization skills—B.12.6
- synthesize new ideas, evidence, and prior knowledge to address the problem or
question—B.12.6
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| F.12.9 Using the science
themes, investigate energy systems (related to food chains) to show how energy is stored
in food (plants and animals) and how energy is released by digestion and metabolism |
- analyze and relate information using a variety of relational techniques (e.g., graphic
organizers, database reports, spreadsheet charts, graphs)—B.12.5
- interpret new information to formulate ideas which address the question or problem using
comparison, evaluation, inference, and generalization skills—B.12.6
- synthesize new ideas, evidence, and prior knowledge to address the problem or
question—B.12.6
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| F.12.10 Understand
the impact of energy on organisms in living systems |
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| F.12.11 Investigate
how the complexity and organization of organisms accommodates the need for obtaining,
transforming, transporting, releasing, and eliminating the matter and energy used to
sustain an organism |
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| F.12.12 Trace how
the sensory and nervous systems of various organisms react to the internal and external
environment and transmit survival or learning stimuli to cause changes in behavior or
responses |
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| G. Science
Applications |
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| By the end of grade 12 students will: |
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| G.12.1 Identify personal
interests in science and technology; account for implications that these interests might
have for future education, and options to be considered |
C.12.1 Pursue information related to various dimensions of personal well-being
and academic success
recognize that accurate and complete information is essential to sound decisions in
personal, academic, and career pursuits—C.12.1
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| G.12.2 Design, build,
evaluate, and revise models and explanations related to the earth and space, life and
environmental, and physical sciences |
- use draw, paint, graphics, or presentation software to visually communicate ideas or
concepts—A.12.5
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| G.12.3 Analyze the costs,
benefits, or problems resulting from a scientific or technological innovation, including
implications for the individual and the community |
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| G.12.4 Show how a
major scientific or technological change has had an impact on work, leisure, or the home |
- produce a multimedia program using text, graphics, moving images, and sound—A.12.5
- determine the audience and purpose for communicating the information—B.12.7
- compare strengths and weaknesses of possible presentation methods and
products—B.12.7
- select the most appropriate format for the product or presentation—B.12.7
- develop a product or presentation that utilizes the strengths of the medium and supports
the conclusions drawn in the research effort—B.12.7
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| G.12.5 Choose a specific
problem in our society, identify alternative scientific or technological solutions to that
problem and argue its merits |
- pursue a variety of resources reflecting differing points of view, cultures, and
disciplines—B.12.2
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| H. Science In Social and Personal Perspectives |
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| By the end of grade 12 students will: |
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| H.12.1 Using the science
themes and knowledge of the earth and space, life and environmental, and physical
sciences, analyze the costs, risks, benefits, and consequences of a proposal concerning
resource management in the community and determine the potential impact of the proposal on
life in the community and the region |
- analyze data from a database and present conclusions in a document or report—A.12.3
- construct a spreadsheet, enter data into cells, use mathematical functions to
manipulate/process data, generate a chart or graph, and interpret the results—A.12.3
- identify a full range of appropriate and available information from local, national, and
global sources—B.12.2
- determine and apply evaluative criteria to prioritizing potential sources—B.12.2
- pursue a variety of resources reflecting differing points of view, cultures, and
disciplines—B.12.2
- synthesize new ideas, evidence, and prior knowledge to address the problem or
question—B.12.6
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| H.12.2 Evaluate proposed
policy recommendations (local, state, and/or national) in science and technology for
validity, evidence, reasoning, and implications, both short and long term |
- determine if sources are authoritative, valid, reliable, accurate, relevant, and
comprehensive—B.12.4
- determine authorship for all resources and identify points of agreement and disagreement
among sources—B.12.4
- draw conclusions and support them with credible evidence—B.12.6
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| H.12.3 Show how policy
decisions in science depend on many factors, including social values, ethics, beliefs,
time-frames, and considerations of science and technology |
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| H.12.4 Advocate a solution or
combination of solutions to a problem in science or technology |
- organize information in systematic manner for unity, coherence, clarity, and
emphasis—B.12.5
- determine the audience and purpose for communicating the information—B.12.7
- compare strengths and weaknesses of possible presentation methods and
products—B.12.7
- select the most appropriate format for the product or presentation—B.12.7
- develop a product or presentation that utilizes the strengths of the medium and supports
the conclusions drawn in the research effort—B.12.7
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| H.12.6 Evaluate data and
sources of information when using scientific information to make decisions |
- develop a plan to obtain needed information using a variety of research and
investigative strategies (e.g., interviews, questionnaires, experiments,
surveys)—B.12.2
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| H.12.6 Evaluate data and
sources of information when using scientific information to make decisions |
- select information clearly related to the problem or question—B.12.4
- evaluate information for stereotyping, prejudice, and misrepresentation—B.12.4
- distinguish among fact, opinion, point of view, and inference—B.12.4
- determine if sources are authoritative, valid, reliable, accurate, relevant, and
comprehensive—B.12.4
- evaluate graphic images for misleading presentation and manipulated data—B.12.4
- determine authorship for all resources and identify points of agreement and disagreement
among sources—B.12.4
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| H.12.7 When making decisions, construct a plan that includes the use of current
scientific knowledge and scientific reasoning |
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Matrix developed by Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction |
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