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History and Nature of
Science
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Evaluate or design an
investigation, including clarifying logical
connections between guiding scientific ideas and
experimental methods, identifying controls,
variables and plausible outcomes and analyzing
errors and safety issues. |
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Analyze scientific conclusions
as presented in popular and technical sources
(e.g., advertisements, newspaper articles,
journals) including applying rules of evidence
and logical argument, assessing trade-offs and/or
formulating alternative solutions. |
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Examine milestones in the
development of scientific theories, models, and
technology in response to needs and new evidence
by identifying and explaining the significance of
the contributions of given men and women from
different parts of the world. |
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Given an example of a
technological device or system used in a
scientific investigation, explain science
concepts used in its operation and/or analyze its
benefits in doing scientific inquiry (e.g.,
making observations, analyzing data, modeling
relationships). |
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Physical
Science
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Utilize molecular models of
organic and inorganic substances, ranging from
simple to complex, to quantitatively and
qualitatively explain, interpret or predict
properties of substances and experimental
results. |
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Analyze and make predictions
about the motion and causes of motion of objects,
including motions of non-rotating objects in
two-dimensions. |
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Apply the principles of
conservation (mass/energy, charge) and entropy to
predict the effects or analyze the results of
changing components in technological systems
(e.g., mass transportation, public utilities,
amusement park rides, electrical circuits). |
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Earth and
Space Science
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Using geological, hydrological,
and meteorological cycles, analyze and interpret
scientific data to make informed decisions. |
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Interpret astronomical
observations within and beyond the solar system
and relate these to our understanding of earth. |
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Evaluate renewable and
non-renewable resources for efficient use and
environmental impact. |
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Life
Science
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Analyze and compare the
interrelationship between structure and
regulatory and biochemical processes within
organisms. |
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Apply an understanding of
nucleic acid structure and function to evaluate
biotechnology and genetic engineering related
issues (e.g., medical, legal, ethical, social,
health). |
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Describe
changes in populations based on the development
of species over time from simple to complex
organisms and based on natural selection, natural
variation, relationships between species and
environmental conditions. |
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Evaluate and analyze the impact
and influence of human activities upon living and
non-living components of the earth, including
economic, environmental and societal issues. |