Old Orchard Beach Learning Results/ 6-8
Science
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CONTENT STANDARD |
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Students will develop an understanding of the laws, theories and processes of science. |
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6-8 relate concepts learned in science to their everyday lives |
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(6-8) identify ways in which the metric system is used in our lives |
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(6) recognize that the traits of an individual are inherited from its biological parents |
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(6) recognize that genetic technology has led to the development of varieties of plants and breeds of animals |
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(6) recognize that various body systems interact with each other (i.e. nervous and endocrine systems) |
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(6) recognize that reproduction is necessary for the survival of a species |
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(6) recognize the consequences of drug abuse |
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(7) recognize the value of immunization |
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(7) reduce chances of contracting disease by improving hygiene practice |
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(7) observe safety precautions during electrical storms |
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(7) recognize contributions of selected scientists that impact our lives directly |
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(8) recognize common acids and bases and their reactions |
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(8) recognize personal responsibility for care of the environment |
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(8) identify how local geology affects the lives of Mainers |
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(8) identify the ways in which simple and compound machines are useful in our everyday lives |
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(8) describe the importance of clean water to life and identify some human behaviors that affect water quality |
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6-8 identify science/technology related careers/job titles |
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(6) identify chemist, meteorologist, geneticist, breeder |
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(7) identify marine biologist, bacteriologist, physicist, nuclear physicist, electrical engineer |
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(8) identify ecologist, botanist |
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6-8 describe relationships among forces, machines, and work |
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(8) define equations relating force, distance, work, and power |
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(8) solve word problems for work and power |
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(8) identify the 6 simple machines |
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(8) calculate the mechanical advantage of simple machines |
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(8) identify friction as a force providing resistance |
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(8) describe the effects of friction on the efficiency of a machine |
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(8) identify the work input and output of a machine and calculate its efficiency |
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6-8 distinguish among different forms of energy |
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(8) name and give examples of at least 8 forms of energy |
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(8) describe the relationship between potential and kinetic energy |
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(8) illustrate the relationship between potential and kinetic energy and identify Pmax and Kmax |
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6-8 explain some characteristics/uses of magnetism and electricity |
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(7) explain causes of magnetism |
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(7) diagram magnetic field interaction between 2 bar magnets |
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(7) build and evaluate electromagnets |
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(7) distinguish between conductors and insulators |
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(7) explain why some liquids conduct electricity better than others |
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(7) define current, resistance, and voltage and identify units used to measure them |
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(7) state Ohms Law and solve for an unknown quantity |
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(8) state the charge found on the electrons in atoms |
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6-8 distinguish among elements, compounds, and mixtures |
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(6) recognize that elements are the building block for compounds |
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(6-8) identify compounds as combinations of elements that are chemically joined |
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(6-8) identify the elements in a given chemical formula |
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(6-8) identify mixtures as combinations of materials not chemically joined |
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(6) recognize that solutions are mixtures |
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(6) distinguish between the solute and solvent in a solution |
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(8) distinguish different types of mixtures (solutions, colloids, emulsions, and suspensions) from one another based on characteristics |
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(8) define solute, solvent, and solution |
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(8) identify examples of solutions, colloids, emulsions, and suspensions |
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(8) define and distinguish among four types of chemical reactions (redox, synthesis, decomposition, replacement) |
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(8) identify the type of reaction represented by a given equation and describe the changes that occurred |
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6-8 describe atomic structure |
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(6) recognize that atoms contain protons, neutrons, and electrons |
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(6) describe the basic model of an atom |
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(7) build a model of an atom of a selected element |
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(7) identify the 3 major subatomic particles including their charges and locations in the atom |
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(7) describe the evolution of atomic models |
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(7) determine the number of protons, neutrons, electrons, and energy levels for a given element using the Periodic Table |
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6-8 use the Periodic Table as a resource |
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(6) recognize that elements are organized into groups (i.e. metals, gases) |
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(6) recognize that elements are represented by symbols |
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(6) identify the symbols for common elements |
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(7) determine the number of protons, neutrons, electrons, and energy levels for a given element using the Periodic Table |
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(7) classify elements as metals, non-metals, or metalloids |
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(7) locate element symbols |
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(7/8) use the Periodic Table to identify the family/group to which a specific element belongs and state the elements general characteristics |
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(8) use the Periodic Table to determine reactivity of substances in replacement reactions |
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6-8 recognize that substances undergo changes of state |
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(6) identify 3 states of matter |
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(6) identify freezing point and boiling point for water |
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(6) define melting, freezing, evaporation, and condensation |
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(7) describe freezing/boiling point for a substance |
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(7) identify different phases of substances |
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(7) explain "absolute zero" and state its number |
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6-8 identify geological features/processes of the earth |
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(7) identify continental shelf, continental slope, and abyssal plains |
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(8) identify 3 forms of rocks (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic) |
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(8) describe the rock cycle |
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(8) identify rocks as mixtures of minerals |
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(8) use the hardness scale and scratch test to identify minerals |
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(8) identify the major layers of the earth and their characteristics |
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(8) distinguish among convergent, divergent, and transverse faults |
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(8) define diastrophism |
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(8) define subduction and explain how it affects the spreading of the sea floor |
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6-8 describe types of weathering and erosion |
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(8) compare the processes of weathering and erosion |
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(8) identify the roles of weathering and erosion in the rock cycle |
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6-8 describe effects of gravity |
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(6/8) distinguish between mass and weight |
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(8) recognize that gravitational pull (and weight) vary with the distance between masses |
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6-8 distinguish among waves, tides, and currents |
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(7) identify the parts of a wave |
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(7) explain what happens to waves as they approach the shore |
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(7) describe causes and directions of deep and surface currents |
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(7) explain the influence of the sun and moon on the magnitude of earths tides |
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(7) identify the cause of tsunamis |
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6-8 explain the water cycle and water sources |
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(8) explain the water cycle |
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(8) define ground water, aquifer |
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(8) describe waters unique characteristics that make it necessary for life |
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(8) identify some human behaviors that affect water sources |
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6-8 identify factors that determine weather and climate |
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(6) describe how the position of the earth, relative to the sun, causes seasons |
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(6) identify the role of the water cycle in climate patterns |
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(6) recognize the causes of winds |
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(6) identify 3 main types of clouds |
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(6) identify the 4 types of precipitation |
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(6) describe characteristics of thunderstorms, hurricanes, and tornadoes |
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(8) describe how climate differs from weather and relate this to major biomes |
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6-8 identify living and non-living components of different ecosystems |
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(6) identify major biomes |
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(6) identify major characteristics of biomes |
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(6) identify food webs in given biomes |
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(7) describe zonation of living things in the ocean |
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(7) construct a food web for the ocean off the coast of Maine |
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(7) explain how organisms have adapted to salinity, light, temperature, and pressure in their environments |
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(8) given a group of conditions (biotic and abiotic), explain food web/energy pyramid |
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(8) explain the functions of saprophytes in the environment |
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(8) describe the water cycle and its effects on living/non-living components in ecosystems |
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(8) summarize the basic characteristics of plants and their place in the energy pyramid |
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(8) summarize the abiotic factors that affect the success of organisms |
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6-8 describe/identify common plants, animals, and relationships within ecosystems |
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(7) identify common organisms in the intertidal zone |
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(8) define saprophytes |
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6-8 compare life cycles, structures, and behaviors of different organisms |
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(7) describe lifestyles of marine organisms (plankton, nekton, benthos) |
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(8) name the 5 kingdoms, identify the defining characteristics and give examples of each kingdom |
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(8) define characteristics of chordates and vertebrates |
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(8) identify animals classified as vertebrates |
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(8) identify major plant groups based on structural and reproductive characteristics |
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(8) describe the evolution of plant structure |
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6-8 describe structures and functions of plant and animal cells |
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(6) recognize that all living things are composed of at least one cell |
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(6) identify the nucleus as the control center of a cell |
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(6) recognize that cells [continually] divide to make more cells for growth and repair |
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(7) explain diffusion, osmosis, and active transport |
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(7-8) identify major cell organelles and describe their functions |
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(7-8) explain how the processes of mitosis and meiosis are used by the cell |
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(7-8) summarize the fundamental differences between plant and animal cells |
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(8) explain cell theory (history and major tenets) |
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(8) compare asexual and sexual reproduction |
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6-8 describe structures and functions of some body systems |
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(6) identify parts and functions of the nervous system |
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(6) identify major glands of the endocrine system |
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(6-7) identify structures and functions of male and female reproductive systems |
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(7) describe changes that occur during puberty |
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(7) label major tissues of immune system |
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(7) explain how viruses attack the body |
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(7) describe an immune response |
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(7) explain what happens in an autoimmune disorder |
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(8) name and describe the major body systems (as they relate to the evolution of basic body structure) |
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6-8 explain the influence of heredity, lifestyle, and the environment on the body systems |
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(6) identify common effects of drugs on the body |
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(6) identify common causes of mutations |
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(6) recognize that the traits of an individual are inherited from its biological parents |
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(6) recognize that some behavior patterns are inherited while other behavior patterns are learned |
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(8) research a specific genetic disorder and describe how it affects an individuals life |
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(8) discuss (based on class research) the individual and social effects of various genetic issues (i.e. selective breeding, cloning, mutations) |
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(8) understand that certain lifestyle choices can cause genetic mutations |
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6-8 SCIENCE |
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CONTENT STANDARD |
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Students will employ critical thinking while conducting scientific inquiry, clearly communicating ideas and making informed decisions. |
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Performance Indicators |
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6-8 use multiple resources to gather information |
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(6) research a given topic using at least 3 different types of sources |
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(7) research physical, psychological and social impact of the user/abuser of a specific illegal substance |
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(8) complete 2 comprehensive research projects that employ the Internet, periodicals, books, and mass media (TV/video/newspaper) |
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to find information |
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(8) use various resources, other than textbooks, to complete assignments |
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6-8 design and execute a controlled experiment |
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(6-8) complete lab activities which determine the hypothesis and design (materials and methods) of an experiment |
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(6-8) collect and analyze data from lab activities |
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(6-8) formulate conclusions from lab activities |
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(6-8) review experimental process and describe what worked well and what didnt |
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6-8 identify the factors that influence the validity of a conclusion |
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(6) recognize that a valid experiment has only one variable |
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(7) critique peers experimental procedure |
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(7) critique results of peers experiments |
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(8) identify factors that might affect the data/outcome of an experiment and describe how the experiment might be affected |
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6-8 SCIENCE |
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CONTENT STANDARD |
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Students will use appropriate tools, equipment and instruments. |
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6-8 follow safety procedures and precautions |
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(6-8) demonstrate proper handling of equipment |
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(6-8) name and explain use of safety equipment |
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(6-8) wear safety glasses when appropriate |
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(6-8) observe location of safety equipment including eye wash, fire blanket, fire extinguisher, exits |
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(6-8) discuss and observe all safety precautions necessary to an activity |
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(6-8) exhibit appropriate and safe behavior/attitude while conducting experiments |
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(6-8) explain steps to follow in case of an accident during an experiment |
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6-8 determine quantities and/or properties of materials through the use of measurement devices, techniques, and/or calculations |
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(6-8) determine appropriate tool and/or unit of measurement to use for collecting data |
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(6-8) use metric measurement |
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(6) calculate volume of liquids, mass, distance, force, pH, weight |
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(7) calculate volume of solids (regular and irregular], density, cell identification |
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(8) calculate mechanical advantage, efficiency of machines |
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6-8 create and/or interpret maps, charts, and graphs |
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(6-8) collect data, create and interpret graphs and charts using multiple forms of information |
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(7-8) use data to generate graphs and charts and interprets them to form conclusions |
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6-8 demonstrate safe and correct use of measuring devices/indicators such as the following: |
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(6) triple-beam balance, litmus paper, pH paper, liquid pH indicators, trundle wheel |
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(8) PTC paper, pH meter (?) |
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(9) dial thermometer, protractor (?) |
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[CPLS & LS II] IKI, Benedicts solution |
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[HS IV BIO] clinometer, hypsometer |
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6-8 demonstrate safe and correct use of scientific tools and equipment such as the following: |
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(6) hot plate |
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(7) microscope, van de Graf generator, laboratory equipment (i.e. ring stands) |
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