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Scientific Process
The
Scientific Process unit guides the student to an
effective approach in understanding hands on science. In
this unit, students are expected to demonstrate safe use
of the lab and equipment, follow lab safety rules, apply
the on-going process of scientific investigation, and
use critical thinking to problem solve. Returning and
reviewing this unit throughout the school year is
recommended. Basic resources include: McGraw-Hill
Science textbook, Digital Curriculum Press titles
(downloadable videos available from the internet), CFB
Smart Plus lessons/questions (password: smart), and
web-based resources.
Critical Questions:
- Why is it important to understand and use safety
procedures when in a science laboratory?
- How do students carry out the scientific process
when solving problems in the science classroom?
- What scientific techniques can students use to
analyze and interpret data?
- How do students use critical thinking and problem
solving skills to make informed decisions?
Suggested Time Frame: 2 Weeks and ongoing in all
units
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Student Performance Expectations |
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Key
Information in the brackets that is not in bold
(8.2A) is the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skill (TEKS)
that this objective is aligned to.
Information in the brackets that is in bold
(8.2.11B)
(8.2.12A) (11.2US10A)
is the specific Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
(TAKS- test) objective this objective is aligned to.
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TAKS History |
Process of the Scientific Method and
Safety:
Demonstrate safe practices during field and laboratory
investigations. (5.1 A) T5 |
Process of the Scientific Method:
Collect information using various tools. (5.4 A) T5
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Process of the Scientific Method:
Plan and implement simple experimental
investigations following the steps of the scientific method.
Demonstrate that repeated investigations would increase
validity of results. (5.2 A-E) T5 |
Process of the Scientific Method:
Draw inferences based on information collected from data
in promotional materials for products and services…such as the
Smoky the Bear campaign and its effect on prevention of forest
fires. Identify the contributions of scientists and the
impact of their discoveries on society. (5.3 A-C); T5
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