Throughout this unit a variety of content and performance standard will be used to ensure the students understanding of material covered.
Science for 6th, 7th and 8th
Scientific Inquiry
Content Standard 1.0
Students will:
6th
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Develop powers of observation by making quantitative observations.
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Use observations and prior knowledge to predict an outcome.
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Draw conclusions from observed data, and interpret data in pictures, charts, tables, diagrams and graphs.
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Design and conduct scientific investigations, and these will result in a project to be presented in a form such as a science fair.
7th
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Develop presentation skills, including verbal and written skills.
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Communicate scientific procedures and explanations orally and in writing.
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Use technology to gather data in order to enhance the accuracy of analysis in investigations.
8th
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Apply safety rules in the laboratory.
Life Science 7th
Content Standard 2.0
Students will:
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Identify the systems of the human organism and their functions including control and protection from disease.
Ecology, Environmental Science and Society 7th & 8th
Content Standard 6.0
7th
Students will:
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Learn personal responsibility for theirown health and safety.
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Learn nutrition is essential to good health.
8th
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Explore the consequences of pollution on the Earth and the quality of life for all.