SCI-08.2.04 Design and conduct a scientific investigation (e.g., making systematic observations, making accurate measurements, identifying and controlling variables)
Student Learning Targets:
Knowledge Targets
I can identify the steps of the scientific method.
I can record accurate measurements using the SI system.
I can identify independent and dependent variables.
Reasoning Targets
I can convert metric measurements to a smaller or larger unit.
I can form a hypothesis using if, then, because.
Skills (Performance) Targets
I can conduct a scientific investigation.
I can interpret charts and graphs.
I can create charts and graphs.
Product Targets
I can design a controlled scientific investigation.
Proficiency Scale
Score
Description
Sample Activity
4.0
In addition to Score 3.0, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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3.5
In addition to Score 3.0 performance, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding the more complex content with partial success.
3.0
“The Standard.” The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
The student can:
design a controlled scientific investigation.
conduct a scientific investigation.
interpret charts and graphs.
convert metric measurements to a smaller or larger unit.
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2.5
The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and partial knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2.0
The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
The student can:
form a hypothesis using if, then, because.
identify the steps of the scientific method.
record accurate measurements using the SI system.
identify independent and dependent variables.
create charts and graphs.
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1.5
The student demonstrates partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and procedures (Score 3.0 content).
1.0
With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
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0.5
With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but not the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).