3.1.1.1.1
Provide evidence to support claims, other than saying “Everyone knows that,” or “I just know,” and question such reasons when given by others.
Grade: 3
Strand: 1. The Nature of Science and Engineering
Subject: Science

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3.1.1.2.1
Generate questions that can be answered when scientific knowledge is combined with knowledge gained from one’s own observations or investigations. For example: Investigate the sounds produced by striking various objects.
Grade: 3
Strand: 1. The Nature of Science and Engineering
Subject: Science

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3.1.1.2.3
Maintain a record of observations, procedures and explanations, being careful to distinguish between actual observations and ideas about what was observed. For example: Make a chart comparing observations about the structures of plants and animals.
Grade: 3
Strand: 1. The Nature of Science and Engineering
Subject: Science

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3.1.3.4.1
Use tools, including rulers, thermometers, magnifiers and simple balance, to improve observations and keep a record of the observations made.
Grade: 3
Strand: 1. The Nature of Science and Engineering
Subject: Science

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3.4.1.1.1
Compare how the different structures of plants and animals serve various functions of growth, survival and reproduction. For example: Skeletons in animals and stems in plants provide strength and stability.
Grade: 3
Strand: 4. Life Science
Subject: Science

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4.4.4.2.1
Recognize that the body has defense systems against germs, including tears, saliva, skin, and blood.
Grade: 4
Strand: 4. Life Science
Subject: Science

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5.1.3.4.1
Use appropriate tools and techniques in gathering, analyzing and interpreting data. For example: Spring scale, metric measurements, tables, mean/median/range, spreadsheets, and appropriate graphs.
Grade: 5
Strand: 1. The Nature of Science and Engineering
Subject: Science

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6.1.3.1.1
Describe a system in terms of its subsystems and parts, as well as its inputs, processes and outputs.
Grade: 6
Strand: 1. The Nature of Science and Engineering
Subject: Science

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7.1.1.1.1
Understand that prior expectations can create bias when conducting scientific investigations. For example: Students often continue to think that air is not matter, even though they have contrary evidence from investigations.
Grade: 7
Strand: 1. The Nature of Science and Engineering
Subject: Science

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7.1.1.2.1
Generate and refine a variety of scientific questions and match them with appropriate methods of investigation, such as field studies, controlled experiments, review of existing work, and development of models.
Grade: 7
Strand: 1. The Nature of Science and Engineering
Subject: Science

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7.4.1.1.1
Recognize that all cells do not look alike and that specialized cells in multicellular organisms are organized into tissues and organs that perform specialized functions. For example: Nerve cells and skin cells do not look the same because they are part of different organs and have different functions.
Grade: 7
Strand: 4. Life Science
Subject: Science

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7.1.1.2.4
Evaluate explanations proposed by others by examining and comparing evidence, identifying faulty reasoning, and suggesting alternative explanations.
Grade: 7
Strand: 1. The Nature of Science and Engineering
Subject: Science

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7.4.1.1.2
Describe how the organs in the respiratory, circulatory, digestive, nervous, skin and urinary systems interact to serve the needs of vertebrate organisms.
Grade: 7
Strand: 4. Life Science
Subject: Science

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7.4.1.2.1
Recognize that cells carry out life functions, and that these functions are carried out in a similar way in all organisms, including, animals, plants, fungi, bacteria and protists.
Grade: 7
Strand: 4. Life Science
Subject: Science

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7.4.4.2.1
Explain how viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites may infect the human body and interfere with normal body functions.
Grade: 7
Strand: 4. Life Science
Subject: Science

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7.4.4.2.2
Recognize that a microorganism can cause specific diseases and that there are a variety of medicines available that can be used to combat a given microorganism.
Grade: 7
Strand: 4. Life Science
Subject: Science

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8.1.1.1.1
Evaluate the reasoning in arguments in which fact and opinion are intermingled or when conclusions do not follow logically from the evidence given. For example: Evaluate the use of pH in advertising products such as body care and gardening.
Grade: 8
Strand: 1. The Nature of Science and Engineering
Subject: Science

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8.1.1.2.1
Use logical reasoning and imagination to develop descriptions, explanations, predictions and models based on evidence.
Grade: 8
Strand: 1. The Nature of Science and Engineering
Subject: Science

1.1.1.1.2
Recognize that describing things as accurately as possible is important in science because it enables people to compare their observations with those of others.
Grade: 1
Strand: 1. The Nature of Science and Engineering
Subject: Science

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1.1.1.1.1
When asked “How do You Know?”, students support their answer with observations. For example: Use observations to tell why a squirrel is a living thing.
Grade: 1
Strand: 1. The Nature of Science and Engineering
Subject: Science

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1.1.3.2.1
Recognize that tools are used by people, including scientists and engineers, to gather information and solve problems. For example: Magnifier, snowplow, calculator.
Grade: 1
Strand: 1. The Nature of Science and Engineering
Subject: Science

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2.1.1.2.1
Raise questions about the natural world and seek answers by making careful observations, noting what happens when you interact with an object, and sharing the answers with others.
Grade: 2
Strand: 1. The Nature of Science and Engineering
Subject: Science

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1.4.1.1.1
Describe and sort animals into groups in many ways, according to their physical characteristics and behaviors.
Grade: 1
Strand: 4. Life Science
Subject: Science

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0.1.1.2.1
Use observations to develop an accurate description of a natural phenomenon and compare one’s observations and descriptions with those of others.
Grade: K
Strand: 1. The Nature of Science and Engineering
Subject: Science

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0.4.1.1.1
Observe and compare plants and animals.
Grade: K
Strand: 4. Life Science
Subject: Science

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0.4.1.1.2
Identify the external parts of a variety of plants and animals including humans. For example: Heads, legs, eyes and ears on humans and animals, flowers, stems and roots on many plants.
Grade: K
Strand: 4. Life Science
Subject: Science

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0.4.2.1.1
Observe a natural system or its model, and identify living and nonliving components in that system. For example: A wetland, prairie, garden or aquarium
Grade: K
Strand: 4. Life Science
Subject: Science

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3.1.1.1.1
Provide evidence to support claims, other than saying “Everyone knows that,” or “I just know,” and question such reasons when given by others.
Grade: 3
Strand: 1. The Nature of Science and Engineering
Subject: Science

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3.1.1.2.3
Maintain a record of observations, procedures and explanations, being careful to distinguish between actual observations and ideas about what was observed. For example: Make a chart comparing observations about the structures of plants and animals.
Grade: 3
Strand: 1. The Nature of Science and Engineering
Subject: Science

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3.1.3.4.1
Use tools, including rulers, thermometers, magnifiers and simple balance, to improve observations and keep a record of the observations made.
Grade: 3
Strand: 1. The Nature of Science and Engineering
Subject: Science

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2.2.1.1.1
Describe objects in terms of color, size, shape, weight, texture, flexibility, strength and the types of materials in the object.
Grade: 2
Strand: 2. Physical Science
Subject: Science

2.1.2.2.3
Explain how engineered or designed items from everyday life benefit people.
Grade: 2
Strand: 1. The Nature of Science and Engineering
Subject: Science

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3.1.3.2.2
Recognize that the practice of science and/or engineering involves many different kinds of work and engages men and women of all ages and backgrounds.
Grade: 3
Strand: 1. The Nature of Science and Engineering
Subject: Science