The STANDARDS CORRELATION chart suggests which Illinois Learning Standards for Science you can cover using PASSPORT TO WEATHER AND CLIMATE 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 WEATHER AND CLIMATE.
For additional Illinois Learning Standards for Science you can cover see the STANDARDS CORRELATION chart for the following PASSPORT TO KNOWLEDGE projects:
Early Elementary, Late Elementary, Middle/Junior High, Early High School, Late High School,
STATE GOAL 11: Understand the processes of scientific inquiry and technological design to investigate questions, conduct experiments and solve problems.
A. Know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of scientific inquiry.
11.A.1a Describe an observed event.
video 11.A.1b Develop questions on scientific topics.
video 11.A.1c Collect data for investigations using measuring instruments and technologies.
video 11.A.1d Record and store data using available technologies.
video 11.A.1e Arrange data into logical patterns and describe the patterns.
video 11.A.1f Compare observations of individual and group results.
video B. Know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of technological design.
11.B.1a Given a simple design problem, formulate possible solutions.
video 11.B.1b Design a device that will be useful in solving the problem.
video 11.B.1c Build the device using the materials and tools provided.
video 11.B.1d Test the device and record results using given instruments, techniques and measurement methods.
video 11.B.1e Report the design of the device, the test process and the results in solving a given problem.
video STATE GOAL 12: Understand the fundamental concepts, principles and interconnections of the life, physical and earth/space sciences.
E. Know and apply concepts that describe the features and processes of the Earth and its resources.
12.E.1a Identify components and describe diverse features of the Earth's land, water and atmospheric systems.
video 12.E.1b Identify and describe patterns of weather and seasonal change.
video 12.E.1c Identify renewable and nonrenewable natural resources.
video STATE GOAL 13: Understand the relationships among science, technology and society in historical and contemporary contexts.
A. Know and apply the accepted practices of science.
13.A.1a Use basic safety practices (e.g., not tasting materials without permission, "stop/drop/roll").
video 13.A.1b Explain why similar results are expected when procedures are done the same way.
video 13.A.1c Explain how knowledge can be gained by careful observation.
video B. Know and apply concepts that describe the interaction between science, technology and society.
13.B.1a Explain the uses of common scientific instruments (e.g., ruler, thermometer, balance, probe, computer).
video 13.B.1b Explain how using measuring tools improves the accuracy of estimates.
video 13.B.1c Describe contributions men and women have made to science and technology.
video 13.B.1d Identify and describe ways that science and technology affect people's everyday lives (e.g., transportation, medicine, agriculture, sanitation, communication occupations).
video 13.B.1e Demonstrate ways to reduce, reuse and recycle materials.
video STATE GOAL 11: Understand the processes of scientific inquiry and technological design to investigate questions, conduct experiments and solve problems.
A. Know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of scientific inquiry.
11.A.2a Formulate questions on a specific science topic and choose the steps needed to answer the questions.
video 11.A.2b Collect data for investigations using scientific process skills including observing, estimating and measuring.
video 11.A.2c Construct charts and visualizations to display data.
video 11.A.2d Use data to produce reasonable explanations.
video 11.A.2e Report and display the results of individual and group investigations.
video B. Know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of technological design.
11.B.2a Identify a design problem and propose possible solutions.
video 11.B.2b Develop a plan, design and procedure to address the problem identifying constraints (e.g., time, materials, technology).
video 11.B.2c Build a prototype of the design using available tools and materials.
video 11.B.2d Test the prototype using suitable instruments, techniques and quantitative measurements to record data.
video 11.B.2e Assess test results and the effectiveness of the design using given criteria and noting possible sources of error.
video 11.B.2f Report test design, test process and test results.
video STATE GOAL 12: Understand the fundamental concepts, principles and interconnections of the life, physical and earth/space sciences.
E. Know and apply concepts that describe the features and processes of the Earth and its resources.
12.E.2a Identify and explain natural cycles of the Earth's land, water and atmospheric systems (e.g., rock cycle, water cycle, weather patterns).
video 12.E.2b Describe and explain short-term and long-term interactions of the Earth's components (e.g., earthquakes, types of erosion).
video 12.E.2c Identify and classify recyclable materials.
video STATE GOAL 13: Understand the relationships among science, technology and society in historical and contemporary contexts.
A. Know and apply the accepted practices of science.
13.A.2a Demonstrate ways to avoid injury when conducting science activities (e.g., wearing goggles, fire extinguisher use).
video 13.A.2b Explain why similar investigations may not produce similar results.
video 13.A.2c Explain why keeping accurate and detailed records is important.
video B. Know and apply concepts that describe the interaction between science, technology and society.
13.B.2a Explain how technology is used in science for a variety of purposes (e.g., sample collection, storage and treatment; measurement; data collection, storage and retrieval; communication of information).
video 13.B.2b Describe the effects on society of scientific and technological innovations (e.g., antibiotics, steam engine, digital computer).
video 13.B.2c Identify and explain ways that science and technology influence the lives and careers of people.
video 13.B.2d Compare the relative effectiveness of reducing, reusing and recycling in actual situations.
video 13.B.2e Identify and explain ways that technology changes ecosystems (e.g., dams, highways, buildings, communication networks, power plants).
video 13.B.2f Analyze how specific personal and societal choices that humans make affect local, regional and global ecosystems (e.g., lawn and garden care, mass transit).
video STATE GOAL 11: Understand the processes of scientific inquiry and technological design to investigate questions, conduct experiments and solve problems.
A. Know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of scientific inquiry.
11.A.3a Formulate hypotheses that can be tested by collecting data.
video 11.A.3b Conduct scientific experiments that control all but one variable.
video 11.A.3c Collect and record data accurately using consistent measuring and recording techniques and media.
video 11.A.3d Explain the existence of unexpected results in a data set.
video 11.A.3e Use data manipulation tools and quantitative (e.g., mean, mode, simple equations) and representational methods (e.g., simulations, image processing) to analyze measurements.
video 11.A.3f Interpret and represent results of analysis to produce findings.
video B. Know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of technological design.
11.B.3a Identify an actual design problem and establish criteria for determining the success of a solution.
video 11.B.3b Sketch, propose and compare design solutions to the problem considering available materials, tools, cost effectiveness and safety.
video 11.B.3c Select the most appropriate design and build a prototype or simulation.
video 11.B.3d Test the prototype using available materials, instruments and technology and record the data.
video 11.B.3e Evaluate the test results based on established criteria, note sources of error and recommend improvements.
video 11.B.3f Using available technology, report the relative success of the design based on the test results and criteria.
video STATE GOAL 12: Understand the fundamental concepts, principles and interconnections of the life, physical and earth/space sciences.
E. Know and apply concepts that describe the features and processes of the Earth and its resources.
12.E.3a Analyze and explain large-scale dynamic forces, events and processes that affect the Earth's land, water and atmospheric systems (e.g., jetstream, hurricanes, plate tectonics).
video 12.E.3b Describe interactions between solid earth, oceans, atmosphere and organisms that have resulted in ongoing changes of Earth (e.g., erosion, El Nino).
video 12.E.3c Evaluate the biodegradability of renewable and nonrenewable natural resources.
video STATE GOAL 13: Understand the relationships among science, technology and society in historical and contemporary contexts.
A. Know and apply the accepted practices of science.
13.A.3a Identify and reduce potential hazards in science activities (e.g., ventilation, handling chemicals).
video 13.A.3b Analyze historical and contemporary cases in which the work of science has been affected by both valid and biased scientific practices.
video 13.A.3c Explain what is similar and different about observational and experimental investigations.
video B. Know and apply concepts that describe the interaction between science, technology and society.
13.B.3a Identify and explain ways that scientific knowledge and economics drive technological development.
video 13.B.3b Identify important contributions to science and technology that have been made by individuals and groups from various cultures.
video 13.B.3c Describe how occupations use scientific and technological knowledge and skills.
video 13.B.3d Analyze the interaction of resource acquisition, technological development and ecosystem impact (e.g., diamond, coal or gold mining; deforestation).
video 13.B.3e Identify advantages and disadvantages of natural resource conservation and management programs.
video 13.B.3f Apply classroom-developed criteria to determine the effects of policies on local science and technology issues (e.g., energy consumption, landfills, water quality).
video STATE GOAL 11: Understand the processes of scientific inquiry and technological design to investigate questions, conduct experiments and solve problems.
A. Know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of scientific inquiry.
11.A.4a Formulate hypotheses referencing prior research and knowledge.
video 11.A.4b Conduct controlled experiments or simulations to test hypotheses.
video 11.A.4c Collect, organize and analyze data accurately and precisely.
video 11.A.4d Apply statistical methods to the data to reach and support conclusions.
video 11.A.4e Formulate alternative hypotheses to explain unexpected results.
video 11.A.4f Using available technology, report, display and defend to an audience conclusions drawn from investigations.
video B. Know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of technological design.
11.B.4a Identify a technological design problem inherent in a commonly used product.
video 11.B.4b Propose and compare different solution designs to the design problem based upon given constraints including available tools, materials and time.
video 11.B.4c Develop working visualizations of the proposed solution designs (e.g., blueprints, schematics, flowcharts, cad-cam, animations).
video 11.B.4d Determine the criteria upon which the designs will be judged, identify advantages and disadvantages of the designs and select the most promising design.
video 11.B.4e Develop and test a prototype or simulation of the solution design using available materials, instruments and technology.
video 11.B.4f Evaluate the test results based on established criteria, note sources of error and recommend improvements.
video 11.B.4g Using available technology, report to an audience the relative success of the design based on the test results and criteria.
video STATE GOAL 12: Understand the fundamental concepts, principles and interconnections of the life, physical and earth/space sciences.
E. Know and apply concepts that describe the features and processes of the Earth and its resources.
12.E.4a Explain how external and internal energy sources drive Earth processes (e.g., solar energy drives weather patterns; internal heat drives plate tectonics).
video STATE GOAL 13: Understand the relationships among science, technology and society in historical and contemporary contexts.
A. Know and apply the accepted practices of science.
13.A.4a Estimate and suggest ways to reduce the degree of risk involved in science activities.
video 13.A.4b Assess the validity of scientific data by analyzing the results, sample set, sample size, similar previous experimentation, possible misrepresentation of data presented and potential sources of error.
video 13.A.4c Describe how scientific knowledge, explanations and technological designs may change with new information over time (e.g., the understanding of DNA, the design of computers).
video 13.A.4d Explain how peer review helps to assure the accurate use of data and improves the scientific process. video B. Know and apply concepts that describe the interaction between science, technology and society.
13.B.4a Compare and contrast scientific inquiry and technological design as pure and applied sciences.
video 13.B.4b Analyze a particular occupation to identify decisions that may be influenced by a knowledge of science.
video 13.B.4c Analyze ways that resource management and technology can be used to accommodate population trends.
video 13.B.4d Analyze local examples of resource use, technology use or conservation programs; document findings; and make recommendations for improvements.
video 13.B.4e Evaluate claims derived from purported scientific studies used in advertising and marketing strategies.
video STATE GOAL 11: Understand the processes of scientific inquiry and technological design to investigate questions, conduct experiments and solve problems.
A. Know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of scientific inquiry.
11.A.5a Formulate hypotheses referencing prior research and knowledge.
video 11.A.5b Design procedures to test the selected hypotheses.
video 11.A.5c Conduct systematic controlled experiments to test the selected hypotheses.
video 11.A.5d Apply statistical methods to make predictions and to test the accuracy of results.
video 11.A.5e Report, display and defend the results of investigations to audiences that may include professionals and technical experts.
video B. Know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of technological design.
11.B.5a Identify a design problem that has practical applications and propose possible solutions, considering such constraints as available tools, materials, time and costs.
video 11.B.5b Select criteria for a successful design solution to the identified problem.
video 11.B.5c Build and test different models or simulations of the design solution using suitable materials, tools and technology.
video 11.B.5d Choose a model and refine its design based on the test results.
video 11.B.5e Apply established criteria to evaluate the suitability, acceptability, benefits, drawbacks and consequences for the tested design solution and recommend modifications and refinements.
video 11.B.5f Using available technology, prepare and present findings of the tested design solution to an audience that may include professional and technical experts.
video STATE GOAL 12: Understand the fundamental concepts, principles and interconnections of the life, physical and earth/space sciences.
E. Know and apply concepts that describe the features and processes of the Earth and its resources.
12.E.5 Analyze the processes involved in naturally occurring short-term and long-term Earth events (e.g., floods, ice ages, temperature, sea-level fluctuations).
video STATE GOAL 13: Understand the relationships among science, technology and society in historical and contemporary contexts.
A. Know and apply the accepted practices of science.
13.A.5a Design procedures and policies to eliminate or reduce risk in potentially hazardous science activities.
video 13.A.5b Explain criteria that scientists use to evaluate the validity of scientific claims and theories.
video 13.A.5c Explain the strengths, weaknesses and uses of research methodologies including observational studies, controlled laboratory experiments, computer modeling and statistical studies.
video 13.A.5d Explain, using a practical example (e.g., cold fusion), why experimental replication and peer review are essential to scientific claims.
video B. Know and apply concepts that describe the interaction between science, technology and society.
13.B.5a Analyze challenges created by international competition for increases in scientific knowledge and technological capabilities (e.g., patent issues, industrial espionage, technology obsolescence).
video 13.B.5b Analyze and describe the processes and effects of scientific and technological breakthroughs.
video 13.B.5c Design and conduct an environmental impact study, analyze findings and justify recommendations.
video 13.B.5d Analyze the costs, benefits and effects of scientific and technological policies at the local, state, national and global levels (e.g., genetic research, Internet access).
video 13.B.5e Assess how scientific and technological progress has affected other fields of study, careers and job markets and aspects of everyday life. videoEarly Elementary
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