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Science — Grade 6

Goal 1: The learner will design and conduct investigations to demonstrate an understanding of scientific inquiry.

Objective 1.01

Identify and create questions and hypotheses that can be answered through scientific investigations.

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Objective 1.02

Develop appropriate experimental procedures for:

• Given questions.
• Student generated questions.

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Objective 1.03

Apply safety procedures in the laboratory and in field studies:

• Recognize potential hazards.
• Manipulate materials and equipment.
• Conduct appropriate procedures.

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Objective 1.04

Analyze variables in scientific investigations:

• Identify dependent and independent.
• Use of a control.
• Manipulate.
• Describe relationships between.
• Define operationally.

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Objective 1.05

Analyze evidence to:

• Explain observations.
• Make inferences and predictions.
• Develop the relationship between evidence and explanation.

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Objective 1.06

Use mathematics to gather, organize, and present quantitative data resulting from scientific investigations:

• Measurement.
• Analysis of data.
• Graphing.
• Prediction models.

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Objective 1.07

Prepare models and/or computer simulations to:

• Test hypotheses.
• Evaluate how data fit.

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Objective 1.08

Use oral and written language to:

• Communicate findings.
• Defend conclusions of scientific investigations.

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Objective 1.09

Use technologies and information systems to:

• Research.
• Gather and analyze data
• Visualize data.
• Disseminate findings to others.

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Objective 1.10

Analyze and evaluate information from a scientifically literate viewpoint by reading, hearing, and/or viewing:

• Scientific text.
• Articles.
• Events in the popular press.

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