Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Science

The STANDARDS CORRELATION chart suggests which Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Science standards 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.

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Elementary Standards: Kindergarten,   Grade 1,   Grade 2,   Grade 3,   Grade 4,   Grade 5,  
Middle School Standards: Grade 6,   Grade 7,   Grade 8,  
High School Standards: Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography

Kindergarten

(K.1)

Scientific processes. The student participates in classroom and field investigations following home and school safety procedures.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

demonstrate safe practices during classroom and field investigations; and

video
hands-on
online

(B)

learn how to use and conserve resources and materials.

video
hands-on
online

(K.2)

Scientific processes. The student develops abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry in the field and the classroom.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

ask questions about organisms, objects, and events;

video
hands-on
online

(B)

plan and conduct simple descriptive investigations;

video
hands-on
online

(C)

gather information using simple equipment and tools to extend the senses;

video
hands-on
online

(D)

construct reasonable explanations using information; and

video
hands-on
online

(E)

communicate findings about simple investigations.

video
hands-on
online

(K.3)

Scientific processes. The student knows that information and critical thinking are used in making decisions.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

make decisions using information;

video
hands-on
online

(B)

discuss and justify the merits of decisions; and

video
hands-on
online

(C)

explain a problem in his/her own words and propose a solution.

video
hands-on
online

(K.4)

Scientific processes. The student uses age-appropriate tools and models to verify that organisms and objects and parts of organisms and objects can be observed, described, and measured.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

identify and use senses as tools of observation; and

video
hands-on
online

(B)

make observations using tools including hand lenses, balances, cups, bowls, and computers.

video
hands-on
online

(K.5)

Scientific concepts. The student knows that organisms, objects, and events have properties and patterns.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

describe properties of objects and characteristics of organisms;

video
hands-on
online

(B)

observe and identify patterns including seasons, growth, and day and night and predict what happens next; and

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hands-on
online

(C)

recognize and copy patterns seen in charts and graphs.

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hands-on
online

(K.6)

Scientific concepts. The student knows that systems have parts and are composed of organisms and objects.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

sort organisms and objects into groups according to their parts and describe how the groups are formed;

video
hands-on
online

(D)

identify parts that, when separated from the whole, may result in the part or the whole not working, such as cars without wheels and plants without roots; and

video
hands-on
online

(E)

manipulate parts of objects such as toys, vehicles, or construction sets that, when put together, can do things they cannot do by themselves.

video
hands-on
online

(K.7)

Scientific concepts. The student knows that many types of change occur.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

observe, describe, and record changes in size, mass, color, position, quantity, time, temperature, sound, and movement;

video
hands-on
online

(B)

identify that heat causes change, such as ice melting or the Sun warming the air and compare objects according to temperature;

video
hands-on
online

(C)

observe and record weather changes from day to day and over seasons; and

video
hands-on
online

(K.9)

Scientific concepts. The student knows that living organisms have basic needs.
The student is expected to:

 

(C)

identify ways that the Earth can provide resources for life.

video
hands-on
online

(K.10)

Scientific concepts. The student knows that the natural world includes rocks, soil, and water.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

observe and describe properties of rocks, soil, and water; and

video
hands-on
online

(B)

give examples of ways that rocks, soil, and water are useful.

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hands-on
online


Grade 1

(1.1)

Scientific processes. The student conducts classroom and field investigations following home and school safety procedures.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

demonstrate safe practices during classroom and field investigations; and

video
hands-on
online

(B)

learn how to use and conserve resources and materials.

video
hands-on
online

(1.2)

Scientific processes. The student develops abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry in the field and the classroom.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

ask questions about organisms, objects, and events;

video
hands-on
online

(B)

plan and conduct simple descriptive investigations;

video
hands-on
online

(C)

gather information using simple equipment and tools to extend the senses;

video
hands-on
online

(D)

construct reasonable explanations and draw conclusions; and

video
hands-on
online

(E)

communicate explanations about investigations.

video
hands-on
online

(1.3)

Scientific processes. The student knows that information and critical thinking are used in making decisions.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

make decisions using information;

video
hands-on
online

(B)

discuss and justify the merits of decisions; and

video
hands-on
online

(C)

explain a problem in his/her own words and identify a task and solution related to the problem.

video
hands-on
online

(1.4)

Scientific processes. The student uses age-appropriate tools and models to verify that organisms and objects and parts of organisms and objects can be observed, described, and measured.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

collect information using tools including hand lenses, clocks, computers, thermometers, and balances;

video
hands-on
online

(B)

record and compare collected information; and

video
hands-on
online

(C)

measure organisms and objects and parts of organisms and objects, using non-standard units such as paper clips, hands, and pencils.

video
hands-on
online

(1.5)

Scientific concepts. The student knows that organisms, objects, and events have properties and patterns.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

sort objects and events based on properties and patterns; and

video
hands-on
online

(B)

identify, predict, and create patterns including those seen in charts, graphs, and numbers.

video
hands-on
online

(1.6)

Scientific concepts. The student knows that systems have parts and are composed of organisms and objects.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

sort organisms and objects according to their parts and characteristics;

video
hands-on
online

(C)

manipulate objects such as toys, vehicles, or construction sets so that the parts are separated from the whole which may result in the part or the whole not working; and

video
hands-on
online

(D)

identify parts that, when put together, can do things they cannot do by themselves, such as a working camera with film, a car moving with a motor, and an airplane flying with fuel.

video
hands-on
online

(1.7)

Scientific concepts. The student knows that many types of change occur.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

observe, measure, and record changes in size, mass, color, position, quantity, sound, and movement;

video
hands-on
online

(B)

identify and test ways that heat may cause change such as when ice melts;

video
hands-on
online

(C)

observe and record changes in weather from day to day and over seasons; and

video
hands-on
online


Grade 2

(2.1)

Scientific processes. The student conducts classroom and field investigations following home and school safety procedures.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

demonstrate safe practices during classroom and field investigations; and

video
hands-on
online

(B)

learn how to use and conserve resources and dispose of materials.

video
hands-on
online

(2.2)

Scientific processes. The student develops abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry in the field and the classroom.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

ask questions about organisms, objects, and events;

video
hands-on
online

(B)

plan and conduct simple descriptive investigations;

video
hands-on
online

(C)

compare results of investigations with what students and scientists know about the world;

video
hands-on
online

(D)

gather information using simple equipment and tools to extend the senses;

video
hands-on
online

(E)

construct reasonable explanations and draw conclusions using information and prior knowledge; and

video
hands-on
online

(F)

communicate explanations about investigations.

video
hands-on
online

(2.3)

Scientific processes. The student knows that information and critical thinking are used in making decisions.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

make decisions using information;

video
hands-on
online

(B)

discuss and justify the merits of decisions; and

video
hands-on
online

(C)

explain a problem in his/her own words and identify a task and solution related to the problem.

video
hands-on
online

(2.4)

Scientific processes. The student uses age-appropriate tools and models to verify that organisms and objects and parts of organisms and objects can be observed, described, and measured.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

collect information using tools including rulers, meter sticks, measuring cups, clocks, hand lenses, computers, thermometers, and balances; and

video
hands-on
online

(B)

measure and compare organisms and objects and parts of organisms and objects, using standard and non-standard units.

video
hands-on
online

(2.5)

Scientific concepts. The student knows that organisms, objects, and events have properties and patterns.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

classify and sequence organisms, objects, and events based on properties and patterns; and

video
hands-on
online

(B)

identify, predict, replicate, and create patterns including those seen in charts, graphs, and numbers.

video
hands-on
online

(2.6)

Scientific concepts. The student knows that systems have parts and are composed of organisms and objects.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

manipulate, predict, and identify parts that, when separated from the whole, may result in the part or the whole not working, such as flashlights without batteries and plants without leaves;

video
hands-on
online

(B)

manipulate, predict, and identify parts that, when put together, can do things they cannot do by themselves, such as a guitar and guitar strings;

video
hands-on
online

(2.7)

Scientific concepts. The student knows that many types of change occur.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

observe, measure, record, analyze, predict, and illustrate changes in size, mass, temperature, color, position, quantity, sound, and movement;

video
hands-on
online

(B)

identify, predict, and test uses of heat to cause change such as melting and evaporation;

video
hands-on
online

(D)

observe, measure, and record changes in weather, the night sky, and seasons.

video
hands-on
online

(2.10)

Scientific concepts. The student knows that the natural world includes rocks, soil, water, and gases of the atmosphere.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

describe and illustrate the water cycle; and

video
hands-on
online

(B)

identify uses of natural resources.

video
hands-on
online


Grade 3

(3.1)

Scientific processes. The student conducts field and laboratory investigations following home and school safety procedures and environmentally appropriate and ethical practices.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

demonstrate safe practices during field and laboratory investigations; and

video
hands-on
online

(B)

make wise choices in the use and conservation of resources and the disposal or recycling of materials.

video
hands-on
online

(3.2)

Scientific processes.The student uses scientific inquiry methods during field and laboratory investigations.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

plan and implement descriptive investigations including asking well-defined questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and selecting and using equipment and technology;

video
hands-on
online

(B)

collect information by observing and measuring;

video
hands-on
online

(C)

analyze and interpret information to construct reasonable explanations from direct and indirect evidence;

video
hands-on
online

(D)

communicate valid conclusions; and

video
hands-on
online

(E)

construct simple graphs, tables, maps, and charts to organize, examine and evaluate information.

video
hands-on
online

(3.3)

Scientific processes. The student knows that information, critical thinking, and scientific problem solving are used in making decisions.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

analyze, review, and critique scientific explanations, including hypotheses and theories, as to their strengths and weaknesses using scientific evidence and information;

video
hands-on
online

(B)

draw inferences based on information related to promotional materials for products and services;

video
hands-on
online

(C)

represent the natural world using models and identify their limitations;

video
hands-on
online

(D)

evaluate the impact of research on scientific thought, society, and the environment; and

video
hands-on
online

(E)

connect Grade 3 science concepts with the history of science and contributions of scientists.

video
hands-on
online

(3.4)

Scientific processes. The student knows how to use a variety of tools and methods to conduct science inquiry.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

collect and analyze information using tools including calculators, microscopes, cameras, safety goggles, sound recorders, clocks, computers, thermometers, hand lenses, meter sticks, rulers, balances, magnets, and compasses; and

video
hands-on
online

(B)

demonstrate that repeated investigations may increase the reliability of results.

video
hands-on
online

(3.5)

Scientific concepts. The student knows that systems exist in the world.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

observe and identify simple systems such as a sprouted seed and a wooden toy car; and

video
hands-on
online

(B)

observe a simple system and describe the role of various parts such as a yo-yo and string.

video
hands-on
online


Grade 4

(4.1)

Scientific processes. The student conducts field and laboratory investigations following home and school safety procedures and environmentally appropriate and ethical practices.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

demonstrate safe practices during field and laboratory investigations; and

video
hands-on
online

(B)

make wise choices in the use and conservation of resources and the disposal or recycling of materials.

video
hands-on
online

(4.2)

Scientific processes. The student uses scientific inquiry methods during field and laboratory investigations.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

plan and implement descriptive investigations including asking well-defined questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and selecting and using equipment and technology;

video
hands-on
online

(B)

collect information by observing and measuring;

video
hands-on
online

(C)

analyze and interpret information to construct reasonable explanations from direct and indirect evidence;

video
hands-on
online

(D)

communicate valid conclusions; and

video
hands-on
online

(E)

construct simple graphs, tables, maps, and charts to organize, examine, and evaluate information.

video
hands-on
online

(4.3)

Scientific processes. The student uses critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

analyze, review, and critique scientific explanations, including hypotheses and theories, as to their strengths and weaknesses using scientific evidence and information;

video
hands-on
online

(B)

draw inferences based on information related to promotional materials for products and services;

video
hands-on
online

(C)

represent the natural world using models and identify their limitations;

video
hands-on
online

(D)

evaluate the impact of research on scientific thought, society, and the environment; and

video
hands-on
online

(E)

connect Grade 4 science concepts with the history of science and contributions of scientists.

video
hands-on
online

(4.4)

Scientific processes. The student knows how to use a variety of tools and methods to conduct science inquiry.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

collect and analyze information using tools including calculators, safety goggles, microscopes, cameras, sound recorders, computers, hand lenses, rulers, thermometers, meter sticks, timing devices, balances, and compasses; and

video
hands-on
online

(B)

demonstrate that repeated investigations may increase the reliability of results.

video
hands-on
online

(4.5)

Scientific concepts. The student knows that complex systems may not work if some parts are removed.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

identify and describe the roles of some organisms in living systems such as plants in a schoolyard, and parts in nonliving systems such as a light bulb in a circuit; and

video
hands-on
online

(B)

predict and draw conclusions about what happens when part of a system is removed.

video
hands-on
online

(4.6)

Scientific concepts. The student knows that change can create recognizable patterns.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

identify patterns of change such as in weather, metamorphosis, and objects in the sky;

video
hands-on
online

(B)

illustrate that certain characteristics of an object can remain constant even when the object is rotated like a spinning top, translated like a skater moving in a straight line, or reflected on a smooth surface; and

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hands-on
online

(C)

use reflections to verify that a natural object has symmetry.

video
hands-on
online


Grade 5

(5.1)

Scientific processes. The student conducts field and laboratory investigations following home and school safety procedures and environmentally appropriate and ethical practices.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

demonstrate safe practices during field and laboratory investigations; and

video
hands-on
online

(B)

make wise choices in the use and conservation of resources and the disposal or recycling of materials.

video
hands-on
online

(5.2)

Scientific processes. The student uses scientific methods during field and laboratory investigations.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

plan and implement descriptive and simple experimental investigations including asking well-defined questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and selecting and using equipment and technology;

video
hands-on
online

(B)

collect information by observing and measuring;

video
hands-on
online

(C)

analyze and interpret information to construct reasonable explanations from direct and indirect evidence;

video
hands-on
online

(D)

communicate valid conclusions; and

video
hands-on
online

(E)

construct simple graphs, tables, maps, and charts using tools including computers to organize, examine, and evaluate information.

video
hands-on
online

(5.3)

Scientific processes. The student uses critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

analyze, review, and critique scientific explanations, including hypotheses and theories, as to their strengths and weaknesses using scientific evidence and information;

video
hands-on
online

(B)

draw inferences based on information related to promotional materials for products and services;

video
hands-on
online

(C)

represent the natural world using models and identify their limitations;

video
hands-on
online

(D)

evaluate the impact of research on scientific thought, society, and the environment; and

video
hands-on
online

(E)

connect Grade 5 science concepts with the history of science and contributions of scientists.

video
hands-on
online

(5.4)

Scientific processes. The student knows how to use a variety of tools and methods to conduct science inquiry.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

collect and analyze information using tools including calculators, microscopes, cameras, sound recorders, computers, hand lenses, rulers, thermometers, compasses, balances, hot plates, meter sticks, timing devices, magnets, collecting nets, and safety goggles; and

video
hands-on
online

(B)

demonstrate that repeated investigations may increase the reliability of results.

video
hands-on
online

(5.5)

Scientific concepts. The student knows that a system is a collection of cycles, structures, and processes that interact.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

describe some cycles, structures, and processes that are found in a simple system; and

video
hands-on
online

(B)

describe some interactions that occur in a simple system.

video
hands-on
online

(5.6)

Scientific concepts. The student knows that some change occurs in cycles.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

identify events and describe changes that occur on a regular basis such as in daily, weekly, lunar, and seasonal cycles;

video
hands-on
online

(B)

identify the significance of the water, carbon, and nitrogen cycles; and

video
hands-on
online


Grade 6

(6.1)

Scientific processes. The student conducts field and laboratory investigations using safe, environmentally appropriate, and ethical practices.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

demonstrate safe practices during field and laboratory investigations; and

video
hands-on
online

(B)

make wise choices in the use and conservation of resources and the disposal or recycling of materials.

video
hands-on
online

(6.2)

Scientific processes. The student uses scientific inquiry methods during field and laboratory investigations.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

plan and implement investigative procedures including asking questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and selecting and using equipment and technology;

video
hands-on
online

(B)

collect data by observing and measuring;

video
hands-on
online

(C)

analyze and interpret information to construct reasonable explanations from direct and indirect evidence;

video
hands-on
online

(D)

communicate valid conclusions; and

video
hands-on
online

(E)

construct graphs, tables, maps, and charts using tools including computers to organize, examine, and evaluate data.

video
hands-on
online

(6.3)

Scientific processes. The student uses critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

analyze, review, and critique scientific explanations, including hypotheses and theories, as to their strengths and weaknesses using scientific evidence and information;

video
hands-on
online

(B)

draw inferences based on data related to promotional materials for products and services;

video
hands-on
online

(C)

represent the natural world using models and identify their limitations;

video
hands-on
online

(D)

evaluate the impact of research on scientific thought, society, and the environment; and

video
hands-on
online

(E)

connect Grade 6 science concepts with the history of science and contributions of scientists.

video
hands-on
online

(6.4)

Scientific processes. The student knows how to use a variety of tools and methods to conduct science inquiry.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

collect, analyze, and record information using tools including beakers, petri dishes, meter sticks, graduated cylinders, weather instruments, timing devices, hot plates, test tubes, safety goggles, spring scales, magnets, balances, microscopes, telescopes, thermometers, calculators, field equipment, compasses, computers, and computer probes; and

video
hands-on
online

(B)

identify patterns in collected information using percent, average, range, and frequency.

video
hands-on
online

(6.5)

Scientific concepts. The student knows that systems may combine with other systems to form a larger system.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

identify and describe a system that results from the combination of two or more systems such as in the solar system; and

video
hands-on
online

(B)

describe how the properties of a system are different from the properties of its parts.

video
hands-on
online

(6.14)

Scientific concepts. The student knows the structures and functions of Earth systems.
The student is expected to:

 

(C)

describe components of the atmosphere, including oxygen, nitrogen, and water vapor, and identify the role of atmospheric movement in weather change.

video
hands-on
online


Grade 7

(7.1)

Scientific processes. The student conducts field and laboratory investigations using safe, environmentally appropriate, and ethical practices.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

demonstrate safe practices during field and laboratory investigations; and

video
hands-on
online

(B)

make wise choices in the use and conservation of resources and the disposal or recycling of materials.

video
hands-on
online

(7.2)

Scientific processes. The student uses scientific inquiry methods during field and laboratory investigations.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

plan and implement investigative procedures including asking questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and selecting and using equipment and technology;

video
hands-on
online

(B)

collect data by observing and measuring;

video
hands-on
online

(C)

organize, analyze, make inferences, and predict trends from direct and indirect evidence;

video
hands-on
online

(D)

communicate valid conclusions; and

video
hands-on
online

(E)

construct graphs, tables, maps, and charts using tools including computers to organize, examine, and evaluate data.

video
hands-on
online

(7.3)

Scientific processes. The student uses critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

analyze, review, and critique scientific explanations, including hypotheses and theories, as to their strengths and weaknesses using scientific evidence and information;

video
hands-on
online

(B)

draw inferences based on data related to promotional materials for products and services;

video
hands-on
online

(C)

represent the natural world using models and identify their limitations;

video
hands-on
online

(D)

evaluate the impact of research on scientific thought, society, and the environment; and

video
hands-on
online

(E)

connect Grade 7 science concepts with the history of science and contributions of scientists.

video
hands-on
online

(7.4)

Scientific processes. The student knows how to use tools and methods to conduct science inquiry.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

collect, analyze, and record information to explain a phenomenon using tools including beakers, petri dishes, meter sticks, graduated cylinders, weather instruments, hot plates, dissecting equipment, test tubes, safety goggles, spring scales, balances, microscopes, telescopes, thermometers, calculators, field equipment, computers, computer probes, timing devices, magnets, and compasses; and

video
hands-on
online

(B)

collect and analyze information to recognize patterns such as rates of change.

video
hands-on
online

(7.13)

Scientific concepts. The student knows components of our solar system.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

identify and illustrate how the tilt of the Earth on its axis as it rotates and revolves around the Sun causes changes in seasons and the length of a day; and

video
hands-on
online

(7.14)

Scientific concepts. The student knows that natural events and human activity can alter Earth systems.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

describe and predict the impact of different catastrophic events on the Earth;

video
hands-on
online


Grade 8

(8.1)

Scientific processes. The student conducts field and laboratory investigations using safe, environmentally appropriate, and ethical practices.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

demonstrate safe practices during field and laboratory investigations; and

video
hands-on
online

(B)

make wise choices in the use and conservation of resources and the disposal or recycling of materials.

video
hands-on
online

(8.2)

Scientific processes. The student uses scientific inquiry methods during field and laboratory investigations.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

plan and implement investigative procedures including asking questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and selecting and using equipment and technology;

video
hands-on
online

(B)

collect data by observing and measuring;

video
hands-on
online

(C)

organize, analyze, evaluate, make inferences, and predict trends from direct and indirect evidence;

video
hands-on
online

(D)

communicate valid conclusions; and

video
hands-on
online

(E)

construct graphs, tables, maps, and charts using tools including computers to organize, examine, and evaluate data.

video
hands-on
online

(8.3)

Scientific processes. The student uses critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

analyze, review, and critique scientific explanations, including hypotheses and theories, as to their strengths and weaknesses using scientific evidence and information;

video
hands-on
online

(B)

draw inferences based on data related to promotional materials for products and services;

video
hands-on
online

(C)

represent the natural world using models and identify their limitations;

video
hands-on
online

(D)

evaluate the impact of research on scientific thought, society, and the environment; and

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(E)

connect Grade 8 science concepts with the history of science and contributions of scientists.

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(8.4)

Scientific processes. The student knows how to use a variety of tools and methods to conduct science inquiry.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

collect, record, and analyze information using tools including beakers, petri dishes, meter sticks, graduated cylinders, weather instruments, hot plates, dissecting equipment, test tubes, safety goggles, spring scales, balances, microscopes, telescopes, thermometers, calculators, field equipment, computers, computer probes, water test kits, and timing devices; and

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(B)

extrapolate from collected information to make predictions.

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(8.5)

Scientific concepts. The student knows that relationships exist between science and technology.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

identify a design problem and propose a solution;

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(B)

design and test a model to solve the problem; and

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(C)

evaluate the model and make recommendations for improving the model.

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(8.10)

Scientific concepts. The student knows that complex interactions occur between matter and energy.
The student is expected to:

 

(B)

describe interactions among solar, weather, and ocean systems; and

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(8.12)

Scientific concepts. The student knows that cycles exist in Earth systems.
The student is expected to:

 

(B)

relate the role of oceans to climatic changes; and

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(C)

predict the results of modifying the Earth's nitrogen, water, and carbon cycles.

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High School

Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography:

(1)

Scientific processes. The student, for at least 40% of instructional time, conducts field and laboratory investigations using safe, environmentally appropriate, and ethical practices.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

demonstrate safe practices during field and laboratory investigations; and

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(B)

make wise choices in the use and conservation of resources and the disposal or recycling of materials.

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(2)

Scientific processes. The student uses scientific methods during field and laboratory investigations.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

plan and implement investigative procedures including asking questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and selecting equipment and technology;

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(B)

collect data and make measurements with precision;

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(C)

organize, analyze, evaluate, make inferences, and predict trends from data; and

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(D)

communicate valid conclusions.

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(3)

Scientific processes. The student uses critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

analyze, review, and critique scientific explanations, including hypotheses and theories, as to their strengths and weaknesses using scientific evidence and information;

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(B)

draw inferences based on data related to promotional materials for products and services;

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(C)

evaluate the impact of research on scientific thought, society, and the environment;

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(D)

describe the connections between geology, meteorology, oceanography, and future careers; and

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(E)

research and describe the history of geology, meteorology, oceanography, and contributions of scientists.

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(4)

Scientific concepts. The student knows the Earth's unique characteristics and conditions.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

research and describe the Earth's unique placement in the solar system; and

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(B)

analyze conditions on Earth that enable organisms to survive.

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(12)

Scientific concepts. The student knows the characteristics of the atmosphere.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

identify the atmosphere as a mixture of gases, water vapor, and particulate matter;

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(B)

analyze the range of atmospheric conditions that organisms will tolerate including types of gases, temperature, particulate matter, and moisture; and

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(C)

determine the impact on the atmosphere of natural events and human activity.

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(13)

Scientific concepts. The student knows the role of energy in governing weather and climate.
The student is expected to:

 

(A)

describe the transfer of heat energy at the boundaries between the atmosphere, land masses, and oceans resulting in layers of different temperatures and densities in both the ocean and atmosphere;

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(B)

identify, describe, and compare climatic zones; and

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(C)

describe the effects of phenomena such as El Niño and the Jet Stream on local weather.

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