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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
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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 8 students will: |
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| A.8.1 Develop their understanding of the science themes by using the themes to
frame questions about science-related issues and problems |
- identify the information problem or question to be resolved—B.8.1
- relate what is already known to the information need—B.8.1
- formulate general and specific research questions using a variety of questioning
skills—B.8.1
- revise and narrow the information questions to focus on the information need—B.8.1
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| A.8.2 Describe limitations of science systems and give reasons why specific
science themes are included in or excluded from those systems |
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| A.8.3 Defend explanations and
models by collecting and organizing evidence that supports them and critique explanations
and models by collecting and organizing evidence that conflicts with them |
- select multiple sources that reflect differing or supporting points of view—B.8.2
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| A.8.4 Collect evidence to show
that models developed as explanations for events were (and are) based on the evidence
available to scientists at the time |
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| A.8.5 Show how models and
explanations, based on systems, were changed as new evidence accumulated (the effects of
constancy, evolution, change, and measurement should all be part of these explanations) |
- compare and integrate new information with prior knowledge—B.8.6
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| A.8.6 Use models and
explanations to predict actions and events in the natural world |
- use draw, paint, or graphics software to create visuals that will enhance a class
project or report—A.8.5
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| A.8.7 Design real or thought
investigations to test the usefulness and limitations of a model |
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| A.8.8 Use the themes of
evolution, equilibrium, and energy to predict future events or changes in the natural
world |
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B.
Nature of Science |
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| By the of grade 8 students
will: |
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| B.8.1 Describe how scientific
knowledge and concepts have changed over time in the earth and space, life and
environmental, and physical sciences |
- compare and integrate new information with prior knowledge—B.8.6
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| B.8.2 Identify and describe
major changes that have occurred over time in conceptual models and explanations in the
earth and space, life and environmental, and physical sciences, and identify the people,
cultures, and conditions that led to these developments |
- locate materials using the classification systems of the school library media center and
the public library—B.8.3
- use an on-line catalog and other databases of print and electronic resources—B.8.3
- search for information by subject, author, title, and keyword—B.8.3
- use Boolean operators with human or programmed guidance to narrow or broaden
searches—B.8.3
- use biographical dictionaries, thesauri, and other common reference tools in both print
and electronic formats—B.8.3
- use a search engine to locate appropriate Internet or Intranet resources—B.8.3
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| B.8.3 Explain how the general
rules of science apply to the development and use of evidence in science investigations,
model-making, and applications |
- identify possible communication or production formats—B.8.7
- select a presentation format appropriate to the topic, audience, purpose, content, and
technology available—B.8.7
- develop an original product or presentation which addresses the information problem or
question—B.8.7
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| B.8.4 Describe types of
reasoning and evidence used outside of science to draw conclusions about the natural world |
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| B.8.5 Explain ways in which
science knowledge is shared, checked, and extended, and show how these processes change
over time |
- identify possible communication or production formats—B.8.7
- select a presentation format appropriate to the topic, audience, purpose, content, and
technology available—B.8.7
- develop an original product or presentation which addresses the information problem or
question—B.8.7
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| B.8.6 Explain the ways in
which scientific knowledge is useful and also limited when applied to social issues |
- identify possible communication or production formats—B.8.7
- select a presentation format appropriate to the topic, audience, purpose, content, and
technology available—B.8.7
- develop an original product or presentation which addresses the information problem or
question—B.8.7
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C. Science
Inquiry |
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| By the end of grade 8 students will: |
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| C.8.1 Identify questions they
can investigate using resources and equipment they have available |
- identify the information problem or question to be resolved—B.8.1
- relate what is already known to the information need—B.8.1
- formulate general and specific research questions using a variety of questioning
skills—B.8.1
- revise and narrow the information questions to focus on the information need—B.8.1
- focus search strategies on matching information needs with available
resources—B.8.2
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| C.8.2 Identify data and locate
sources of information including their own records to answer the questions being
investigated |
- use electronic encyclopedias, almanacs, indexes, and catalogs to retrieve and select
information—A.8.2
- access information using a modem or network connection to the Internet or other on-line
information services—A.8.4
- use basic search engines and directories to locate resources on a specific
topic—A.8.4
- identify relevant sources of information including print, nonprint, electronic, human,
and community resources—B.8.2
- select multiple sources that reflect differing or supporting points of view—B.8.2
- locate materials using the classification systems of the school library media center and
the public library—B.8.3
- use an on-line catalog and other databases of print and electronic resources—B.8.3
- recognize differences in searching bibliographic records, abstracts, or full text
databases—B.8.3
- search for information by subject, author, title, and keyword—B.8.3
- use Boolean operators with human or programmed guidance to narrow or broaden
searches—B.8.3
- use biographical dictionaries, thesauri, and other common reference tools in both print
and electronic formats—B.8.3
- use a search engine to locate appropriate Internet or Intranet resources—B.8.3
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| C.8.3 Design and safely
conduct investigations that provide reliable quantitative or qualitative data, as
appropriate, to answer their questions |
- focus search strategies on matching information needs with available
resources—B.8.2
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| C.8.4 Use inferences to help
decide possible results of their investigations, use observations to check their
inferences |
- formulate general and specific research questions using a variety of questioning
skills—B.8.1
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| C.8.5 Use accepted scientific
knowledge, models, and theories to explain their results and to raise further questions
about their investigations |
- analyze findings to determine need for additional information—B.8.6
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| C.8.6 State what they have
learned from investigations, relating their inferences to scientific knowledge and to data
they have collected |
- compare and integrate new information with prior knowledge—B.8.6
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| C.8.7 Explain their data and
conclusions in ways that allow an audience to understand the questions they selected for
investigation and the answers they have developed |
- organize information in a systematic manner appropriate to question, audience, and
intended format of presentation—B.8.5
- draw conclusions to address the problem or question—B.8.6
- determine the audience and purpose for the product or presentation—B.8.7
- identify possible communication or production formats—B.8.7
- select a presentation format appropriate to the topic, audience, purpose, content, and
technology available—B.8.7
- develop an original product or presentation which addresses the information problem or
question—B.8.7
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| C.8.8 Use computer software
and other technologies to organize, process, and present their data |
- use draw, paint, or graphics software to create visuals that will enhance a class
project or report—A.8.5
- plan and deliver a presentation using media and technology appropriate to topic,
audience, purpose, or content—A.8.5
- select a presentation format appropriate to the topic, audience, purpose, content, and
technology available—B.8.7
- develop an original product or presentation which addresses the information problem or
question—B.8.7
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| C.8.9 Evaluate, explain, and
defend the validity of questions, hypotheses, and conclusions to their investigations |
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| C.8.10 Discuss the importance
of their results and implications of their work with peers, teachers, and other adults |
- plan and deliver a presentation using media and technology appropriate to topic,
audience, purpose, or content—A.8.5
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| C.8.11 Raise further questions
which still need to be answered |
- analyze findings to determine need for additional information—B.8.6
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D. Physical Science |
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| By the end of grade 8 students will: |
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| D.8.1 Observe, describe, and
measure physical and chemical properties of elements and other substances to identify and
group them according to properties such as density, melting points, boiling points,
conductivity, magnetic attraction, solubility, and reactions to common physical and
chemical tests |
- use basic content-specific tools (e.g., environmental probes, measurement sensors) to
provide evidence/support in a class project—A.8.1
- classify collected data and construct a simple database by defining fields, entering and
sorting data, and producing a report—A.8.3
- incorporate database and spreadsheet information (e.g., charts, graphs, lists) in
word-processed documents—A.8.3
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| D.8.2 Use the major ideas of
atomic theory and molecular theory to describe physical and chemical interactions among
substances, including solids, liquids, and gases |
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| D.8.3 Understand
how chemical interactions and behaviors lead to new substances with different properties |
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| D.8.4 While conducting
investigations, use the science themes to develop explanations of physical and chemical
interactions and energy exchanges |
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| D.8.5 While conducting
investigations, explain the motion of objects by describing the forces acting on them |
- identify possible communication or production formats—B.8.7
- select a presentation format appropriate to the topic, audience, purpose, content, and
technology available—B.8.7
- develop an original product or presentation which addresses the information problem or
question—B.12.7
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| D.8.6 While conducting
investigations, explain the motion of objects using concepts of speed, velocity,
acceleration, friction, momentum, and changes over time, among others, and apply these
concepts and explanations to real-life situations outside the classroom |
- identify possible communication or production formats—B.8.7
- select a presentation format appropriate to the topic, audience, purpose, content, and
technology available—B.8.7
- develop an original product or presentation which addresses the information problem or
question—B.8.7
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| D.8.7 While conducting
investigations of common physical and chemical interactions occurring in the laboratory
and the outside world, use commonly accepted definitions of energy and the idea of energy
conservation |
- use electronic encyclopedias, almanacs, indexes, and catalogs to retrieve and select
information—A.8.2
- use an on-line catalog and other databases of print and electronic resources—B.8.3
- use biographical dictionaries, thesauri, and other common reference tools in both print
and electronic formats—B.8.3
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| D.8.8 Describe and investigate
the properties of light, heat, gravity, radio waves, magnetic fields, electrical fields,
and sound waves as they interact with material objects in common situations |
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| D.8.9 Explain the behaviors of
various forms of energy by using the models of energy transmission, both in the laboratory
and in real-life situations |
- select a presentation format appropriate to the topic, audience, purpose, content, and
technology available—B.8.7
- develop an original product or presentation which addresses the information problem or
question—B.8.7
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| D.8.10 Explain how
models of the atomic structure of matter have changed over time, including historical
models and modern atomic theory |
- compare and integrate new information with prior knowledge—B.8.6
- select a presentation format appropriate to the topic, audience, purpose, content, and
technology available—B.8.7
- develop an original product or presentation which addresses the information problem or
question—B.8.7
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E.
Earth and Space Science |
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| By the end of grade 8 students will: |
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| E.8.1 Using the science
themes, explain and predict changes in major features of land, water, and atmospheric
systems |
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| E.8.2 Describe underlying
structures of the earth that cause changes in the earth’s surface |
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| E.8.3 Using the science themes
during investigations, describe climate, weather, ocean currents, soil movements, and
changes in the forces acting on the earth |
- use electronic encyclopedias, almanacs, indexes, and catalogs to retrieve and select
information—A.8.2
- access information using a modem or network—A.8.4 connection to the Internet or
other on-line information services—A.8.4
- view, print, save, and open a document from the Internet or other on-line
sources—A.8.4
- use basic search engines and directories to locate resources on a specific
topic—A.8.4
- locate materials using the classification systems of the school library media center and
the public library—B.8.3
- use an on-line catalog and other databases of print and electronic resources—B.8.3
- use a search engine to locate appropriate Internet or Intranet resources—B.8.3
- analyze and evaluate information presented in charts, graphs, and tables—B.8.4
- locate indicators of authority for all sources of information—B.8.4
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| E.8.4 Using the science
themes, analyze the influence living organisms have had on the earth’s systems,
including their impact on the composition of the atmosphere and the weathering of rocks |
- analyze information for relevance to the question—B.8.6
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| E.8.5 Analyze the geologic and
life history of the earth, including change over time, using various forms of scientific
evidence |
- analyze information for relevance to the question—B.8.6
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| E.8.6 Describe through
investigations the use of the earth’s resources by humans in both past and current
cultures, particularly how changes in the resources used for the past 100 years are the
basis for efforts to conserve and recycle renewable and nonrenewable resources |
- use electronic encyclopedias, almanacs, indexes, and catalogs to retrieve and select
information—A.8.2
- access information using a modem or network connection to the Internet or other on-line
information services—A.8.4
- use basic search engines and directories to locate resources on a specific
topic—A.8.4
- locate materials using the classification systems of the school library media center and
the public library—B.8.3
- use an on-line catalog and other databases of print and electronic resources—B.8.3
- use a search engine to locate appropriate Internet or Intranet resources—B.8.3
- determine if information is timely, valid, accurate, comprehensive, and
relevant—B.8.4
- locate indicators of authority for all sources of information—B.8.4
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| E.8.7 Describe the general
structure of the solar system, galaxies, and the universe, explaining the nature of the
evidence used to develop current models of the universe |
- use electronic encyclopedias, almanacs, indexes, and catalogs to retrieve and select
information—A.8.2
- access information using a modem or network connection to the Internet or other on-line
information services—A.8.4
- use draw, paint, or graphics software to create visuals that will enhance a class
project or report—A.8.5
- use a search engine to locate appropriate Internet or Intranet resources—B.8.3
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| E.8.8 Using past and current
models of the structure of the solar system, explain the daily, monthly, yearly, and
long-term cycles of the earth, citing evidence gained from personal observation as well as
evidence used by scientists |
- use electronic encyclopedias, almanacs, indexes, and catalogs to retrieve and select
information—A.8.2
- access information using a modem or network connection to the Internet or other on-line
information services—A.8.4
- use a search engine to locate appropriate Internet or Intranet resources—B.8.3
- compare and integrate new information with prior knowledge—B.8.6
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| F.
Life and Environmental Science |
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| By the end of grade 8 students will: |
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| F.8.1 Understand the structure
and function of cells, organs, tissues, organ systems, and whole organisms |
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| F.8.2 Show how organisms have
adapted structures to match their functions, providing means of encouraging individual and
group survival within specific environments |
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| F.8.3 Differentiate between
single-celled and multiple-celled organisms (including humans) through investigations,
comparing the cell functions of specialized cells for each type of organism |
- use electronic encyclopedias, almanacs, indexes, and catalogs to retrieve and select
information—A.8.2
- use an on-line catalog and other databases of print and electronic resources—B.8.3
- use biographical dictionaries, thesauri, and other common reference tools in both print
and electronic formats—B.8.3
- use a search engine to locate appropriate Internet or Intranet resources—B.8.3
- organize and compare information using graphic organizers, storyboarding, and other
relational techniques—B.8.5
- compare and integrate new information with prior knowledge—B.8.6
- draw conclusions to address the problem or question—B.8.6
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| F.8.4 Investigate and explain
that heredity is comprised of the characteristic traits found in genes within the cell of
an organism |
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| F.8.5 Show how different
structures both reproduce and pass on characteristics of their group |
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| F.8.6 Understand that an
organism is regulated both internally and externally |
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| F.8.7 Understand that an
organism’s behavior evolves through adaptation to its environment |
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| F.8.8 Show through
investigations how organisms both depend on and contribute to the balance or imbalance of
populations and/or ecosystems, which in turn contribute to the total system of life on the
planet |
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| F.8.9 Explain how some of the
changes on the earth are contributing to changes in the balance of life and affecting the
survival or population growth of certain species |
- organize and compare information using graphic organizers, storyboarding, and other
relational techniques—B.8.5
- select a presentation format appropriate to the topic, audience, purpose, content, and
technology available—B.8.7
- develop an original product or presentation which addresses the information problem or
question—B.8.7
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| F.8.10 Project how current
trends in human resource use and population growth will influence the natural environment,
and show how current policies affect those trends |
- construct a simple spreadsheet, enter data, and interpret the information—A.8.3
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G. Science Applications |
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| By the end of grade 8 students will: |
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| G.8.1 Identify and investigate
the skills people need for a career in science or technology and identify the academic
courses that a person pursuing such a career would need |
C.8.1 Pursue information related to various dimensions of personal well-being and
academic success
recognize that accurate and complete information is basic to sound decisions in both
personal and academic pursuits—C.8.1
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| G.8.2 Explain how current
scientific and technological discoveries have an influence on the work people do and how
some of these discoveries also lead to new careers |
- select a presentation format appropriate to the topic, audience, purpose, content, and
technology available—B.8.7
- develop an original product or presentation which addresses the information problem or
question—B.8.7
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| G.8.3 Illustrate the impact
that science and technology have had, both good and bad, on careers, systems, society,
environment, and quality of life |
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| G.8.4 Propose a design (or
re-design) of an applied science model or a machine that will have an impact in the
community or elsewhere in the world and show how the design (or re-design) might work,
including potential side-effects |
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| G.8.5 Investigate a specific
local problem to which there has been a scientific or technological solution, including
proposals for alternative courses of action, the choices that were made, reasons for the
choices, any new problems created, and subsequent community satisfaction |
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| G.8.6 Use current texts,
encyclopedias, source books, computers, experts, the popular press, or other relevant
sources to identify examples of how scientific discoveries have resulted in new technology |
- use electronic encyclopedias, almanacs, indexes, and catalogs to retrieve and select
information—A.8.2
- access information using a modem or network connection to the Internet or other on-line
information services—A.8.4
- use basic search engines and directories to locate resources on a specific
topic—A.8.4
- use an on-line catalog and other databases of print and electronic resources—B.8.3
- use biographical dictionaries, thesauri, and other common reference tools in both print
and electronic formats—B.8.3
- use a search engine to locate appropriate Internet or Intranet resources—B.8.3
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| G.8.7 Show evidence of how science and technology are interdependent, using some
examples drawn from personally conducted investigations |
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H. Science
In Social and Personal Perspectives |
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| By the end of grade 8 students will: |
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| H.8.1 Evaluate the scientific
evidence used in various media (for example, television, radio, Internet, popular press,
and scientific journals) to address a social issue, using criteria of accuracy, logic,
bias, relevance of data, and credibility of sources |
- determine the purpose of a specific production or presentation—A.8.6
- describe the effectiveness of the media and technology used in a production or
presentation—A.8.6
- differentiate between primary and secondary sources—B.8.4
- distinguish between fact and opinion; recognize point of view or bias—B.8.4
- determine if information is timely, valid, accurate, comprehensive, and
relevant—B.8.4
- analyze and evaluate information presented in charts, graphs, and tables—B.8.4
- locate indicators of authority for all sources of information—B.8.4
- identify the criteria to be used in judging both the product (or presentation) and the
process—B.8.8
- determine how well research conclusions and product meet the original information need
or question based on the identified criteria—B.8.8
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| H.8.2 Present a scientific
solution to a problem involving the earth and space, life and environmental, or physical
sciences and participate in a consensus-building discussion to arrive at a group decision |
- select a presentation format appropriate to the topic, audience, purpose, content, and
technology available—B.8.7
- develop an original product or presentation which addresses the information problem or
question—B.8.7
- collaborate with others to identify information needs and seek solutions—D.8.1
- demonstrate acceptance to new ideas and strategies from workgroup members—D.8.1
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| H.8.3 Understand the consequences of decisions affecting personal health and
safety |
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Matrix prepared by Wisconsin Deparatment of Public Instruction |
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