Old Orchard Beach Learning Results/ 9-12
Science
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9-12 SCIENCE |
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Students will develop an understanding of the laws, theories and processes of science. |
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9-12 relate concepts learned in science to their everyday lives |
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• (9-12) identify ways in which the metric system is used in our lives |
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9-12 identify science/technology related careers/job titles |
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9-12 describe relationships among forces, machines, and work |
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9-12 distinguish among different forms of energy |
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9-12 explain some characteristics/uses of magnetism and electricity |
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9-12 distinguish among elements, compounds, and mixtures |
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9-12 describe atomic structure |
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9-12 use the Periodic Table as a resource |
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9-12 recognize that substances undergo changes of state |
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9-12 identify geological features/processes of the earth |
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9-12 describe types of weathering and erosion |
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9-12 describe effects of gravity |
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9-12 distinguish among waves, tides, and currents |
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9-12 explain the water cycle and water sources |
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9-12 identify factors that determine weather and climate |
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9-12 identify living and non-living components of different ecosystems |
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9-12 describe/identify common plants, animals, and relationships within ecosystems |
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9-12 compare life cycles, structures, and behaviors of different organisms |
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9-12 describe structures and functions of plant and animal cells |
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9-12 describe structures and functions of some body systems |
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9-12 explain the influence of heredity, lifestyle, and the environment on the body systems |
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9-12 SCIENCE |
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Students will employ critical thinking while conducting scientific inquiry, clearly communicating ideas and |
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making informed decisions. |
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9-12 use multiple resources to gather information |
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9-12 design and execute a controlled experiment |
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9-12 identify the factors that influence the validity of a conclusion |
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9-12 SCIENCE |
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Students will use appropriate tools, equipment and instruments. |
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9-12 follow safety procedures and precautions |
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• (9-12) demonstrate proper handling of equipment |
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• (9-12) name and explain use of safety equipment |
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• (9-12) wear safety glasses when appropriate |
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• (9-12) observe location of safety equipment including eye wash, fire blanket, fire extinguisher, exits |
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• (9-12) discuss and observe all safety precautions necessary to an activity |
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• (9-12) exhibit appropriate and safe behavior/attitude while conducting experiments |
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• (9-12) explain steps to follow in case of an accident during an experiment |
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9-12 determine quantities and/or properties of materials through the use of measurement devices, techniques, |
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and/or calculations |
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• (9-12) determine appropriate tool and/or unit of measurement to use for collecting data |
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• (9-12) use metric measurement |
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• (9) calculate area |
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• (10) calculate buoyancy |
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9-12 demonstrate safe and correct use of scientific tools and equipment such as the following: |
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• (10) dissecting microscope, dissecting instruments |
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• (11) burners |
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