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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:  Explains problems in their own words 
. .d:  Formulates a question to investigate 
. .e:  Plans and performs a simple investigation 
. .f:  Determines accuracy and relevance of data 
. .g:  Shares information about their investigations 

. Interval Benchmark 2: Knows the concepts of scientific inquiry
. .a:  Recognizes science is one way of answering questions and exploring the natural world 
. .b:  Knows scientists use different kinds of investigations to answer questions 
. .c:  Communicates results orally, in writing, or pictorially 


 
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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