State of Washington Essential Learning Requirements
The STANDARDS CORRELATION chart
suggests which State of Washington Essential Learning Requirements you can cover using PASSPORT TO THE SOLAR SYSTEM
in your classroom. We hope you will discover additional standards you can use. These are the ones
our Instructional Materials Development team felt most directly related to the activities contained
in PASSPORT TO THE SOLAR SYSTEM.
For additional State of Washington Essential Learning Requirements you can cover see the STANDARDS CORRELATION chart
for the following PASSPORT TO KNOWLEDGE projects:
PASSPORT TO WEATHER AND CLIMATE
LIVE FROM THE SUN/LIVE FROM THE AURORA
LIVE FROM A BLACK HOLE/LIVE FROM THE EDGE OF SPACE AND TIME
1.1 use properties to identify, describe, and categorize substances, materials, and objects, and use characteristics to categorize living things
Physical Science
Wave behavior
describe experiences with sound, for example vibrations, echoes, and pitch; describe experiences with light in terms of bouncing off, passing through, and changes in path direction
video describe sound, water waves, and light, using wave properties such as, wave length, reflection, refraction, transmission, absorption, scattering, and interference
video describe water waves and sound, relating the ideas of frequency, wave length, and speed, and by relating energy to amplitude
video 1.2 recognize the components, structure, and organization of systems and the interconnections within and among them
Systems
identify the parts of a system, how the parts go together, and how they depend on each other
video describe how the parts of a system interact and influence each other
video analyze systems, including the inputs and outputs of a system and its subsystems
video Physical Science
Energy sources and kinds
understand that energy keeps things running and comes in many forms
video understand that energy is a property of substances and systems and comes in many forms, including stored energy, energy of motion, and heat energy such as heat, light, electrical, mechanical, sound, nuclear, and chemical
video understand many forms of energy as they are found in common situations on earth and in the universe
video Energy transfer and transformation
know that energy can be transferred between various forms
video determine factors that affect rate and amount of energy transfer; associate a decrease in one form of energy with an increase in another
video understand that total energy is conserved; analyze decreases and increases in energy during transfers, in terms of total energy conservation
video Earth/Space Science
Components and patterns of the earth system
recognize that the earth is a spherical planet with a mainly solid interior and a surface composed of landforms, bodies of water, and an atmosphere
video describe the components and relationships of the earth system, including the solid earth (crust, hot convecting mantle and dense metallic core), the hydrosphere (oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, and streams), and the atmosphere (a mixture of gases)
video Components of the solar system and beyond (universe)
know that the earth is one of several planets that orbits the sun, and the moon orbits the earth
video describe the relationships of the earth to the sun, the moon, the other planets and their moons, and smaller objects such as asteroids and comets
video understand that the solar system is in a galaxy in an expanding universe composed of immense numbers of stars and celestial bodies
video 1.3 understand how interactions within and among systems cause changes in matter and energy
Physical Science
Nature of forces
describe forces in terms of strength and direction
video know the factors that determine the strength of the various forces
video identify various forces and their relative magnitudes, and explain everyday situations in terms of force
video Forces to explain motion
investigate and recognize factors which determine the effects of a push or pull on the motion of objects
video understand the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on the motion of objects along a straight line
video explain the effects of unbalanced forces in changing the direction of motion of objects
video Earth/Space Science
History and evolution of the earth
recognize that fossils provide evidence of plants, animals, and environments that existed long ago
video know the importance of fossils in documenting life and environmental changes over time
video understand that fossils and radioactive elements can be used to correlate and determine the sequence of geologic events
video Interactions in the solar system and beyond
observe and describe the patterns of movement of the sun and moon relative to each other and the earth, and relate them to the earth's rotation
video describe how the regular and predictable motions of most objects in the solar system account for such phenomena as the day, year, phases of the moon, eclipses, seasons, and ocean tides
video understand that the earth, planets, sun, and the rest of the celestial bodies in the universe are continuing to evolve because of interactions between matter and forces of nature
video 2.1 develop abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
Questioning
ask questions about objects, organisms, and events in the environment
video generate questions that can be answered through scientific investigations
video study and analyze questions and related concepts that guide scientific investigations
video Designing and conducting investigations
plan and conduct simple investigations, using appropriate tools, measures, and safety rules
video design, conduct, and evaluate scientific investigations, using appropriate equipment, mathematics, and safety procedures
video design, conduct, and evaluate systematic and complex scientific investigations, using appropriate technology, multiple measures, and safe approaches
video Explanation
use data to construct reasonable explanations
video use evidence from scientific investigations to think critically and logically to develop descriptions, explanations, and predictions
video formulate and revise scientific explanations and models using logic and evidence; recognize and analyze alternative explanations and predictions
video Modeling
model objects, events, or processes by representing them with concrete objects, metaphors, analogies, or other conceptual or physical constructs
video correlate models of the behavior of objects, events, or processes to the behavior of the actual things; test models by predicting and observing actual behaviors or processes
video use mathematics, computers and/or related technology to model the behavior of objects, events, or processes
video Communication
record and report observations, explanations, and conclusions using oral, written, and mathematical expression
video communicate scientific procedures, investigations, and explanations orally, in writing, with computer-based technology, and in the language of mathematics
video research, interpret, and defend scientific investigations, conclusions, or arguments; use data, logic, and analytical thinking as investigative tools; express ideas through oral, written, and mathematical expression
video 2.2 apply science knowledge and skills to solve problems or meet challenges
Identifying problems
identify problems found in familiar contexts in which science/technology can be or has been used to design solutions
video identify and examine common, everyday challenges or problems in which science/technology can be or has been used to design solutions
video study and analyze challenges or problems from local, regional, national, or global contexts in which science/technology can be or has been used to design a solution
video Designing and testing solutions
propose, design, and test a solution to a problem
video identify, design, and test alternative solutions to a challenge or problem
video research, model, simulate, and test alternative solutions to a problem
video Evaluating potential solutions
evaluate how well a design or a product solves a problem
video compare and contrast multiple solutions to a problem or challenge
video propose, revise, and evaluate the possible constraints, applications, and consequences of solutions to a problem or challenge
video 3.1 understand the nature of scientific inquiry
Intellectual honesty
understand that all scientific observations should be reported accurately even when they contradict expectations
video understand the operational and ethical traditions of science and technology such as skepticism, cooperation, intellectual honesty, and proprietary discovery
video analyze and explain why curiosity, honesty, openness, and skepticism are integral to scientific inquiry
video Limitations of science and technology
distinguish between questions that can be answered with science and technology and those that cannot
video understand that scientific investigation is limited to the natural world
video identify and analyze factors that limit the extent of scientific investigation
video Dealing with inconsistencies
explain why similar investigations may not produce similar results
video provide more than one explanation for events or phenomena; defend or refute the explanations using evidence
video compare, contrast, and critique divergent results from scientific investigations based on scientific arguments and explanations
video Evaluating methods of investigation
recognize that results of scientific investigations can come from expected and unexpected sources
video describe how methods of investigation relate to the validity of scientific, experiments, observations, theoretical models, and explanation
video analyze and evaluate the quality and standards of investigative design, processes, and procedures
video Evolution of scientific ideas
know that ideas in science change as new scientific thinking, theories, and evidence arise
video explain how scientific theory, hypothesis generation, experimentation, and observation are interrelated and may lead to changing ideas
video know that science involves testing, revising, and occasionally discarding theories; understand that scientific inquiry and investigation lead to a better understanding of the natural world and not to absolute truth
video 3.2 know that science and technology are human endeavors, interrelated to each other, to society, and to the workplace
All peoples contribute to science and technology
know that science and technology have been practiced by all peoples throughout history
video know that science and technology have been developed, used, and affected by many diverse individuals, cultures, and societies throughout human history
video analyze how scientific knowledge and technological advances discovered and developed by individuals and communities in all cultures of the world contribute to changes in societies
video Relationship of science and technology
recognize that people have invented tools for everyday life and for scientific investigations
video compare and contrast scientific inquiry and technological design in terms of activities, results, and influence on individuals and society; know that science enables technology and vice versa
video analyze how the scientific enterprise and technological advances influence and are influenced by human activity, for example societal, environmental, economical, political, or ethical considerations
video Careers and occupations using science, mathematics, and technology
identify the knowledge and skills of science, mathematics, and technology used in common occupations
video investigate the use of science, mathematics, and technology within occupational/career areas of interest
video investigate the scientific, mathematical, and technological knowledge, training, and experience needed for occupational/career areas of interest
video Updated January 2001
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