| Standard 1: Understands the nature of scientific inquiry |
 | Interval Benchmark 1: Applies the abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry |
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a: Applies basic lab safety
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laboratory
safety
hazard
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Knows hazards associated with the laboratory
Knows established safety guidelines for different situations
Knows the location and proper operation of available safety equipment
Knows that information regarding the use and proper disposal of all chemicals and relevant safety precautions can be obtained through MSDS forms
Knows regulations regarding use of hazardous substances
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Uses laboratory safety techniques appropriate to the situation
Uses equipment correctly and safely
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b: Uses technology and mathematics to perform accurate scientific investigations and communications
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technology
mathematics
accuracy
scientific investigation
scientific communication
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Knows ways that computers and other machines can help in scientific investigations and communications
Knows that arithmetic and mathematical formulas are essential to scientific investigations
Knows technologies that are most appropriate for a particular situation
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Determines appropriate and necessary mathematics for a particular situation
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c: Identifies questions and concepts that guide scientific research
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scientific research
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Knows that new scientific research is based on existing scientific knowledge
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d: Designs, conducts, analyzes, and presents scientific research
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scientific research
control
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Knows necessary components of scientific research
Knows methods of data analysis and when different methods are appropriate
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| Interval Benchmark 2: Knows the concepts of scientific inquiry |
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a: Formulates and revises scientific explanations and models
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scientific explanation
scientific model
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Knows that scientific explanations and models are based on data
Knows that new data may lead to the modification of scientific explanations and models
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Analyzes data with respect to scientific explanations and models
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b: Understands how scientific knowledge changes with new evidence
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Knows examples of scientific knowledge that has changed when new evidence was presented
Knows that science is an ongoing process and will never be finished
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| Standard 2: Understands the scientific enterprise |
| Interval Benchmark 1: Knows historical perspectives |
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a: Knows scientists are influenced by societal, cultural, and personal beliefs
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societal belief
cultural belief
personal belief
society
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Knows ways that society and culture can influence which scientific questions are pursued and how results are interpreted
Knows ways that a scientist's personal beliefs can affect the types of research pursued and the interpretation of results
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b: Knows science is not separate from society but rather is part of society
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society
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Knows how science and various other aspects of society are interconnected
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c: Knows progress in science and technology can relate to social issues
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societal issue
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Knows examples of how science and technology have or might address societal issues
Knows examples of how societal issues have or might influence progress in science and technology
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d: Knows science and technology are pursued for different purposes
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Knows that the overall goal of science is to understand the natural world
Knows that the overall goal of technology is to meet human needs and solve human problems
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