Scientific Investigation
analyze and interpret information to construct reasonable explanations from direct and indirect evidence.
Generate resourceplan and implement experimental and field investigations using scientific practices and evaluate the role of the experiment in scientific inquiry.
Generate resourceEarth and Space
describe the experimental and observational evidence that supports the plate tectonic theory.
Generate resourcedescribe how plate tectonic activity including volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and tsunamis affects the oceans and land.
Generate resourcemodel and describe the carbon cycle, including how carbon is stored in and released from the environment.
Generate resourceMatter and Energy
investigate the properties of matter and describe physical and chemical changes in matter.
Generate resourcerecognize that chemical formulas are used to identify substances and determine the number of atoms of each element in the formula.
Generate resourceinvestigate and compare the physical and chemical characteristics of substances found on the periodic table including metals, nonmetals, and metalloids.
Generate resourceForce and Motion
investigate and describe the relationship between force, mass, and motion, applying Newton's laws of motion to everyday situations.
Generate resourceinvestigate and describe how gravitational force and mass affect the weight of an object.
Generate resourceOrganisms and Environment
analyze the interdependence of organisms and their ecosystems including biotic and abiotic components.
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