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Grade 9
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Grade 10
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Grade 11
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Grade 12
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| 1. Physical Sciences Concepts |
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| The student produces evidence that demonstrates understanding of: |
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1a. Structure of atoms
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1b. Structure and properties of matter
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1c. Chemical reactions
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1d. Motions and forces
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1e. Conservation of energy and increase in disorder
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1f. Interactions of energy and matter
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| 2. Life Sciences Concepts |
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| The student produces evidence that demonstrates understanding of: |
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2a. The cell
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2b. Molecular basis of heredity
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2c. Biological evolution
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2d. Interdependence of organisms
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2e. Matter, energy, and organization in living systems
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2f. Behavior of organisms
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| 3. Earth and Space Sciences Concepts |
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| The student produces evidence that demonstrates understanding of: |
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3a. Energy in the Earth system
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3b. Geochemical cycles
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3c. Origin and evolution of the Earth system
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3d. Origin and evolution of the universe
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3e. Natural resource management
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| 4. Scientific Connections and Applications. |
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| The student produces evidence that demonstrates understanding of: |
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4a. Big ideas and unifying concepts
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4b. The designed world
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4c. Health
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4d. Impact of technology
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4e. Impact of science
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| 5. Scientific Thinking |
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| The student demonstrates skill in scientific inquiry and problem
solving. The student: |
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5a. Frames questions to distinguish cause and effect;
and identifies or controls variables in experimental and non-experimental
research settings.
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5b. Uses concepts from Science Standards 1 to 4 to explain
a variety of observations and phenomena.
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5c. Uses evidence from reliable sources to develop descriptions,
explanations, and models; and makes appropriate adjustments and improvements
based on additional data or logical arguments.
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5d. Proposes, recognizes, analyzes, considers, and critiques
alternative explanations; and distinguishes between fact and opinion.
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5e. Identifies problems; proposes and implements solutions;
and evaluates the accuracy, design, and outcomes of investigations.
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5f. Works individually and in teams to collect and share
information and ideas.
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| 6. Scientific Tools and Technologies |
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| The student demonstrates competence with the tools and technologies
of science by using them to collect data, make observations, analyze results,
and accomplish tasks effectively; that is, the student: |
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6a. Uses technology and tools to observe and measure
objects, organisms, and phenomena, directly, indirectly and remotely, with
appropriate consideration of accuracy and precision.
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6b. Records and stores data using a variety of formats,
such as databases, audio tapes and videotapes.
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6c. Collects and analyzes data using concepts and techniques
in Mathematics Standard 4, such as mean, median
and mode; outcome probability and reliability; and appropriate data displays.
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6d. Acquires information from multiple sources
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6e. Recognizes and limits sources of bias in data
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| 7. Scientific Communication |
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| The student demonstrates effective scientific communication by clearly
describing aspects of the natural world using accurate data, graphs, or
other appropriate media to convey depth of conceptual understanding in
science; that is, the student: |
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7a. Represents data and results in multiple ways
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7b. Argues from evidence, such as data produced through
his or her own experimentation or data produced by others
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7c. Critiques published materials, such as popular magazines
and academic journals
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7d. Explains a scientific concept or procedure to other
students.
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7e. Communicates in a form suited to the purpose and
the audience
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| 8. Scientific Investigation |
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| The student demonstrates scientific competence by completing projects
drawn from the following kinds of investigation, including at least one
full investigation each year and, over the course of high school, investigations
that integrate several aspects of Science Standards 1 to 7 and represent
all four of the kinds of investigation: |
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8a. Controlled experiment
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8b. Fieldwork
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8c. Design
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8d. Secondary research
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