MSAD #55
Grade
Six Science Benchmarks
And
Units
10/05
F. Students
will gain knowledge about the earth and the processes that change it. Students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate
how the earthÕs tilt on its axis results in the seasons.
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H. Students
will understand concepts of energy.
Students will be able to:
1. Analyze the benefits and drawbacks of energy conversions (e.g., in electricity generation)
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2. Demonstrate that energy cannot be created or destroyed but only changed from one
form to another.
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5.
Categorize
energy sources as renewable or nonrenewable and compare how these
sources
are used by humans.
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I. Students
will understand the motion of objects and how forces can change that
motion. Students will be able to:
1. Describe the motion of objects using knowledge of NewtonÕs Laws.
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2. Use mathematics to describe the motion of objects (e.g., speed, distance, time, acceleration)
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3. Describe and quantify the ways machines can provide mechanical advantages in producing motion.
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J. The student
will apply inquiry and problem-solving approaches in science and
technology. Students will be able
to:
1. Make accurate observations using appropriate tools and units of measure.
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2. Design
and conduct scientific investigations which include controlled experiments and
systematic observations. Collect
and analyze data, and draw conclusions fairly.
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3. Verify
and evaluate scientific investigations and use the results in a purposeful way.
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4. Compare and
contrast the processes of scientific inquiry and the technological method.
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6. Design,
construct, and test a device (e.g., invention) that solves a special problem.
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Scientific Reasoning
K. Students will
learn to formulate and justify ideas and to make informed decisions Students will be able to:
1.
Examine
the ways people form generalizations.
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2.
Identify
exceptions to proposed generalizations.
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3.
Identify basic informal fallacies in arguments.
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4.
Analyze means of slanting information.
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6.
Support reasoning by using
a variety of evidence.
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7.
Construct logical arguments.
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Communication
L. Students
will communicate effectively in the application of science and technology. Students will be able to:
1.
Discuss
scientific and technological ideas and make conjectures and convincing
arguments.
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2.
Defend
problem-solving strategies and solutions.
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3.
Evaluate individual and group communication for clarity, and
work to improve communication.
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4.
Make and use scale drawings, maps, and three-dimensional
models to represent real objects, find locations, and describe relationships.
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5.
Access information at remote sites using telecommunications.
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6.
Identify and perform roles necessary to accomplish group
tasks.
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Implications of Science and Technology
M. Students will
understand the historical, social, economical, environmental, and ethical
implications of science and technology.
Students will be able to:
1. Research and
evaluate the social and environmental impacts of scientific and technological
developments.
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2.
Describe
the historical and cultural conditions at the time of an invention or
discovery, and analyze the societal impacts of that invention.
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7.
Explain
the connections between industry, natural resources, population, and economic
development.
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8.
Recognize
scientific and technological contributions of diverse people including women,
different ethnic groups, races, and physically disabled.
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