Curriculum » NC Standard Course of Study & aligned resources
Earth/Environmental Science
Goal 1
- Objective 1.01
- Identify questions and problems in the earth and environmental sciences that can be answered through scientific investigations.
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- Objective 1.02
- Design and conduct scientific investigations to answer questions related to earth and environmental science.
- Create testable hypotheses
- Identify variables.
- Use a control or comparison group when appropriate.
- Select and use appropriate measurement tools.
- Collect and record data.
- Organize data into charts and graphs.
- Analyze and interpret data.
- Communicate findings.
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- Objective 1.03
- Evaluate the uses of satellite images and imaging techniques in the earth and environmental sciences.
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- Objective 1.04
- Apply safety procedures in the laboratory and in field studies:
- Recognize and avoid potential hazards.
- Safely manipulate materials and equipment needed for scientific investigations.
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- Objective 1.05
- Analyze reports of scientific investigations and environmental issues from an informed scientifically literate viewpoint including considerations of:
- Appropriate sample.
- Adequacy of experimental controls.
- Replication of findings.
- Alternative interpretations of the data.
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- Objective 1.06
- Identify and evaluate a range of possible solutions to earth and environmental issues at the local, national, and global level including considerations of:
- Interdependent human and natural systems.
- Diverse perspectives.
- Short and long range impacts.
- Economic development, environmental quality and sustainability.
- Opportunities for and consequences of personal decisions.
- Risks and benefits of technological advances.
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