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Science/Technology

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. . Develop a Curriculum Planning Worksheet:
These worksheets can assist educators in aligning curriculum and assessments. After reviewing the benchmarks, check the specific grade level benchmarks to be taught, then press 'Create Worksheet'. The resulting worksheet will list the selected grade level benchmarks along with the suggested vocabulary, information, and skills students need to master at that grade level.
 
To generate a worksheet select at least one benchmark below or select all.
 
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Standard 1: 
Understands the nature of scientific inquiry
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. Interval Benchmark 1: Applies the abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
. .a:  Applies basic lab safety 
. .b:  Uses technology and mathematics to perform accurate scientific investigations and communications 
. .c:  Identifies questions and concepts that guide scientific research 
. .d:  Designs, conducts, analyzes, and presents scientific research 

. Interval Benchmark 2: Knows the concepts of scientific inquiry
. .a:  Formulates and revises scientific explanations and models 
. .b:  Understands how scientific knowledge changes with new evidence 

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Standard 2: 
Understands the scientific enterprise
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. Interval Benchmark 1: Knows historical perspectives
. .a:  Knows scientists are influenced by societal, cultural, and personal beliefs 
. .b:  Knows science is not separate from society but rather is part of society 
. .c:  Knows progress in science and technology can relate to social issues 
. .d:  Knows science and technology are pursued for different purposes 


 
For schools using the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS) or the Iowa Tests of Educational Development (ITED) to assess grade level skills, a key has been provided to assist in selecting essential or core skills. Benchmarks assessed on the ITBS/ITED are indicated. Asterisks indicate how often a benchmark appears on the ITBS/ITED: *(1-2 questions) **(3-5 questions) or *** (more than 5 questions).
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