Framework

** Grades 9–10 Core Scientific Inquiry, Literacy, and Numeracy ** || // How is scientific knowledge created and communicated? // || **Content Standards**  || **Expected Performances** || ♦ Scientific inquiry is a thoughtful and coordinated attempt to search out, describe, explain, and predict natural phenomena. ♦ Scientific inquiry progresses through a continuous process of questioning, data collection, analysis, and interpretation. ♦ Scientific inquiry requires the sharing of findings and ideas for critical review by colleagues and other scientists. ♦ Scientific literacy includes the ability to read, write, discuss, and present coherent ideas about science. ♦ Scientific literacy also includes the ability to search for and assess the relevance and credibility of scientific information found in various print and electronic media. ♦ Scientific numeracy includes the ability to use mathematical operations and procedures to calculate, analyze, and present scientific data and ideas. ||
 * SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY **
 * SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY **
 * SCIENTIFIC LITERACY **
 * SCIENTIFIC NUMERACY **
 * D INQ.1 ** Identify questions that can be answered through scientific investigation.
 * D INQ.2 ** Read, interpret, and examine the credibility and validity of scientific claims in different sources of information.
 * D INQ.3 ** Formulate a testable hypothesis and demonstrate logical connections between the scientific concepts guiding the hypothesis and the design of the experiment.
 * D INQ.4 ** Design and conduct appropriate types of scientific investigations to answer different questions.
 * D INQ.5 ** Identify independent and dependent variables, including those that are kept constant and those used as controls.
 * D INQ.6 ** Use appropriate tools and techniques to make observations and gather data.
 * D INQ.7 ** Assess the reliability of the data that was generated in the investigation.
 * D INQ.8 ** Use mathematical operations to analyze and interpret data, and present relationships between variables in appropriate forms.
 * D INQ.9 ** Articulate conclusions and explanations based on research data, and assess results based on the design of the investigation.
 * D INQ.10 ** Communicate about science in different formats, using relevant science vocabulary, supporting evidence, and clear logic. ||