Science, Kindergarten, 112.2b

(2)  Scientific processes. The student develops abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry in the field and the classroom. The student is expected to:

(A)  ask questions about organisms, objects, and events;

(B)  plan and conduct simple descriptive investigations;

(C)  gather information using simple equipment and tools to extend the senses;

(D)  construct reasonable explanations using information; and

(E)  communicate findings about simple investigations.

(3)  Scientific processes. The student knows that information and critical thinking are used in making decisions. The student is expected to:

(A)  make decisions using information;

(B)  discuss and justify the merits of decisions; and

(C)  explain a problem in his/her own words and propose a solution.

Science, Grade 1, 112.3b

(2)  Scientific processes. The student develops abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry in the field and the classroom. The student is expected to:

(A)  ask questions about organisms, objects, and events;

(B)  plan and conduct simple descriptive investigations;

(C)  gather information using simple equipment and tools to extend the senses;

(D)  construct reasonable explanations and draw conclusions; and

(E)  communicate explanations about investigations.

(3)  Scientific processes. The student knows that information and critical thinking are used in making decisions. The student is expected to:

(A)  make decisions using information;

(B)  discuss and justify the merits of decisions; and

(C)  explain a problem in his/her own words and identify a task and solution related to the problem.

Science, Grade 2, 112.4b

(2)  Scientific processes. The student develops abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry in the field and the classroom. The student is expected to:

(A)  ask questions about organisms, objects, and events;

(B)  plan and conduct simple descriptive investigations;

(C)  compare results of investigations with what students and scientists know about the world;

(D)  gather information using simple equipment and tools to extend the senses;

(E)  construct reasonable explanations and draw conclusions using information and prior knowledge; and

(F)  communicate explanations about investigations.

(3)  Scientific processes. The student knows that information and critical thinking are used in making decisions. The student is expected to:

(A)  make decisions using information;

(B)  discuss and justify the merits of decisions; and

(C)  explain a problem in his/her own words and identify a task and solution related to the problem.

Science, Grade 3, 112.5b

(2)  Scientific processes. The student uses scientific inquiry methods during field and laboratory investigations. The student is expected to:

(A)  plan and implement descriptive investigations including asking well-defined questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and selecting and using equipment and technology;

(B)  collect information by observing and measuring;

(C)  analyze and interpret information to construct reasonable explanations from direct and indirect evidence;

(D)  communicate valid conclusions; and

(E)  construct simple graphs, tables, maps, and charts to organize, examine and evaluate information.

(3)  Scientific processes. The student knows that information, critical thinking, and scientific problem solving are used in making decisions. The student is expected to:

(A)  analyze, review, and critique scientific explanations, including hypotheses and theories, as to their strengths and weaknesses using scientific evidence and information;

Science, Grade 4, 112.6b

(2)  Scientific processes. The student uses scientific inquiry methods during field and laboratory investigations. The student is expected to:

(A)  plan and implement descriptive investigations including asking well-defined questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and selecting and using equipment and technology;

(B)  collect information by observing and measuring;

(C)  analyze and interpret information to construct reasonable explanations from direct and indirect evidence;

(D)  communicate valid conclusions; and

(E)  construct simple graphs, tables, maps, and charts to organize, examine, and evaluate information.

(3)  Scientific processes. The student uses critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions. The student is expected to:

(A)  analyze, review, and critique scientific explanations, including hypotheses and theories, as to their strengths and weaknesses using scientific evidence and information;

Science, Grade 5, 112.7b

(2)  Scientific processes. The student uses scientific methods during field and laboratory investigations. The student is expected to:

(A)  plan and implement descriptive and simple experimental investigations including asking well-defined questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and selecting and using equipment and technology;

(B)  collect information by observing and measuring;

(C)  analyze and interpret information to construct reasonable explanations from direct and indirect evidence;

(D)  communicate valid conclusions; and

(E)  construct simple graphs, tables, maps, and charts using tools including computers to organize, examine, and evaluate information.

(3)  Scientific processes. The student uses critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions. The student is expected to:

(A)  analyze, review, and critique scientific explanations, including hypotheses and theories, as to their strengths and weaknesses using scientific evidence and information;

Science, Grade 6, 112.22b

(2)  Scientific processes. The student uses scientific inquiry methods during field and laboratory investigations. The student is expected to:

(A)  plan and implement investigative procedures including asking questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and selecting and using equipment and technology;

(B)  collect data by observing and measuring;

(C)  analyze and interpret information to construct reasonable explanations from direct and indirect evidence;

(D)  communicate valid conclusions; and

(E)  construct graphs, tables, maps, and charts using tools including computers to organize, examine, and evaluate data.

(3)  Scientific processes. The student uses critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions. The student is expected to:

(A)  analyze, review, and critique scientific explanations, including hypotheses and theories, as to their strengths and weaknesses using scientific evidence and information;

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