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CURRICULUM GUIDE
Science - Grade 7

Goal 11: Inquiry/Tech Design
Standard 11.A
The learner will be able to know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of scientific inquiry.
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Standard 11.A   Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Middle/Junior High School, Standard 11.A Classroom
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Hypothesis: Formulate/Test/Data
The learner will be able to formulate hypotheses that can be tested by collecting data through: (Knowledge) - formulating a hypothesis that includes a variable to be tested and a variable to be observed/measured; (Knowledge) - identifying a hypothesis using an if-then, cause-effect statement; (knowledge) - identifying the outcome predicted in a hypothesis statement; (Application) - formulating a hypothesis that includes a variable to be tested and a variable to be observed/measured; (Application) - formulating a hypothesis using an if-then, cause-effect statement; (Application) - predicting the outcome in a hypothesis statement.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.A Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11A, Stage G Classroom
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Experiment: Design/Variables
The learner will be able to design scientific experiments that control all but one variable by: (Knowledge) - defining independent/manipulated and dependent/responding variables of a scientific experiment; (Knowledge) - listing variables that are kept the same (control) in order to give a "fair test": (Knowledge) - describing experiments with several trials; (Application) - comparing independent/manipulated and dependent/responding variables of a scientific experiment; (Application) - choosing variables and controls in order to give a "fair test"; (Application) - conducting several trials for an experiment.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.A Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11A, Stage G Classroom
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Data: Collect/Record
The learner will be able to collect and record data accurately using consistent measuring and recording techniques and media by: (Knowledge) - identifying appropriate units of measurement consistently; (Knowledge) - identifying appropriate instruments for gathering data; (Knowledge) - explaining and rewriting data in a table, chart, or other appropriate format; (Application) - choosing appropriate units of measurement consistently; (Application) - choosing appropriate instruments for gathering data from a list of available instruments; (Application) - reading data from collecting instruments and recording accurately; (Application) - recording data in a table, chart, or other appropriate format.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.A Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11A, Stage G Classroom
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Measurements: Analyze
The learner will be able to use data manipulation tools and quantitative and representational methods to analyze measurements by: (Knowledge) - explaining data using data manipulation tools; (Application) - manipulating and graphing data appropriately to show relation to variables in hypothesis.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.A Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11A, Stage G Classroom
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Results: Explain
The learner will be able to explain the existence of unexpected results in a data set by: (Knowledge) - expressing individual results along with group results; (Knowledge) - identifying unexpected data within the data set and listing discrepancies in the data set; (Application) - reporting individual results with group results; (Application) - discovering unexpected data within the data set and reporting discrepancies in the data set.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.A Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11A, Stage G Classroom
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Results: Interpret
The learner will be able to interpret and represent results of analysis to produce findings by: (Knowledge) - giving examples of observations to support a hypothesis; (Knowledge) -explaining results based on data to produce findings or conclusions; (Application) - analyzing observations to see if they support a hypothesis; (Application) - differentiating results based on data to produce findings or conclusions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.A Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11A, Stage G Classroom
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Investigations: Process/Report/Display
The learner will be able to report and display the process and results of a scientific investigation by: (Knowledge) - stating the process and results of an investigation in an oral and/or written presentation; (Knowledge) - stating observations that support a hypothesis; (Knowledge) - giving examples of logical proof or explanation of findings; (knowledge) - explaining results of an investigation using posters, pictures, actual materials, computer graphs or multi-media; (Knowledge) - paraphrasing questions for further investigation; (Application) - discussing the process and results of an investigation in an oral and/or written presentation; (Application) - investigating whether observations support a hypothesis; (Application) - critiquing a logical proof or explanation of findings; (Application) - reporting results of an investigation using posters, pictures, actual materials, computer graphs, or multi-media; (Application) - selecting questions for further investigation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.A Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11A, Stage G Classroom
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Standard 11.B
The learner will be able to know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of technological design.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.B Analysis Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Middle/Junior High School, Standard 11.B Classroom
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Problem Solving: Designs
The learner will be able to identify an actual design problem and establish criteria for determining the success of a solution by: (Knowledge) - listing specific needs and/or problems; (Knowledge) - identifying measurable testing criteria; (Application) - discussing a specific need and/or problem; (Application) - designing a chart/table indicating the criteria for determining a successful solution.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.B Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11B, Stage G Classroom
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Problem Solving: Compare/Solutions
The learner will be able to know how to sketch, propose, and compare design solutions to the problem considering available materials, tools, and cost effectiveness by: (Knowledge) - recognizing possible design solutions to a problem; (Knowledge) - researching different solutions considering given constraints; (Application) - classifying design solutions; (Application) - classifying different design solutions based on given constraints.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.B Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11B, Stage G Classroom
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Design: Build/Prototype
The learner will be able to select the most appropriate design and build a prototype or simulation by: (Knowledge) - comparing designs that solve a problem, satisfy design constraints, and meet established criteria for success; (Knowledge) - listing appropriate materials for a design; (Knowledge) - predicting which prototypes, models, or simulations would solve a problem, satisfy design criteria, and meet established criteria for success; (Application) - using established criteria to classify prototypes, models and simulations that satisfies design constraints and meets established criteria for success; (Application) - investigating appropriate materials for a design; (Application) - constructing a prototype, model, or simulation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.B Synthesis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11B, Stage G Classroom
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Test: Prototype
The learner will be able to test the prototype using available materials, instruments, and technology and recording the data by: (Knowledge) - recognizing appropriate strategies such as simulations and trial and error methods to test a model; (Knowledge) - identifying criteria to determine a successful solution of a problem; (Application) - using appropriate strategies such as simulations and trial and error methods to test a model; (Application) - writing criteria to determine a successful solution of a problem; (Application) - recording data accurately over multiple trials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.B Synthesis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11B, Stage G Classroom
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Results: Evaluate/Recommend Improvements
The learner will be able to evaluate the test results based on established criteria, note sources of error, and recommend improvements by: (Knowledge) - assess the performance of a device against established test criteria; (Knowledge) - listing possible sources of error in the test; (Knowledge) - identifying possible changes in the test to improve results; (Application) - classifying test results by the established test criteria; (Application) - investigating the results of the test to locate sources of error; (Application) - recommend suggestions for redesigning the test to improve results.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.B Evaluation Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11B, Stage G Classroom
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Technology: Results/Evaluate/Use
The learner will be able to use available technology to report the relative success of their design, based upon the test results and their testing criteria by: (Knowledge) - justify a test design, procedures, and results; (Knowledge) - identifying appropriate technologies to present results; (Application) - listing key sections of a report of a test design, procedure, and results using available technology; (Application) - demonstrating the appropriate technology to present results.
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Standard 11.B Evaluation Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11B, Stage G Classroom
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Goal 12: Life/Physical/Earth/Space
Standard 12.A
The learner will be able to know and apply concepts that explain how living things function, adapt and change.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.A   Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Middle/Junior High School, Standard 12.A Classroom
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Cells: Function/Describe/Building Blocks
The learner will be able to explain how cells function as "building blocks" of organisms and describe the requirements of cells to live by: (Knowledge) - stating how cells work together to keep the organism alive; (Knowledge) - identifying the many functions cells carry on to sustain life; (Knowledge) - matching way specialized cells perform to their specialized functions in multi-cellular organisms; (Application) - investigating examples of cells working together to keep the organism alive (e.g., tissues, organs); (Application) - classifying the many functions cells carry on to sustain life; (Application) - showing how specialized cells perform special functions in multi-cellular organisms.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.A Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12A, Stage G Classroom
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Life Cycle: Sexual/Asexual/Differences
The learner will be able to compare the characteristics of organisms produced from a single parent (asexual) with those of organisms produced by two parents (sexual) by: (Knowledge) - describing asexual and sexual reproduction; (Knowledge) - identifying the characteristics of organisms produced by a single parent (asexual) and those produced by two parents (sexual); (Knowledge) - researching how every organism requires a set of instructions for specifying its traits; (Application) - contrasting asexual and sexual reproduction; (Application) - distinguishing between the characteristics of organisms produced by a single parent (asexual) and those produced by two parents (sexual); (Application) - investigating how every organism requires a set of instructions for specifying its traits.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.A Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12A, Stage G Classroom
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Living Systems: Structures/Functions
The learner will be able to know how different forms and structures reflect different functions by: (Knowledge) - researching the functions of various animal parts such as elephant tusks or feathers on birds; (Knowledge) - observing how the functions of plant and animal cells are related to their forms and structures; (Knowledge) - hypothesizing how changes in form and structure are related to adaptations to changes in the environment; (Application) - comparing and contrasting the functions of various animal parts such as elephant tusks or feathers on birds; (Application) - pointing out how the functions of plant and animal cells are related to their forms and structures; (Application) - investigating how changes in form and structure are related to adaptations to changes in the environment.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.A Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12A, Stage G Classroom
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Standard 12.B
The learner will be able to know and apply concepts that describe how living things interact with each other and with their environment.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.B   Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Middle/Junior High School, Standard 12.B Classroom
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Biomes: Abiotic/Biotic/Apply
The learner will be able to apply knowledge of the methods used to identify and classify biotic and abiotic factors that affect organisms in an environment by studying a local habitat (e.g., prairie, forest, school lawn) and: (Knowledge) - recalling the biotic and abiotic factors that affect an environment; (Knowledge) - matching a correctly labeled food pyramid to a given habitat; (Knowledge) - listing interactions depicted in an illustration of a given habitat (e.g., prairie, forest, or pond); (Application) - collecting biotic or abiotic data in a local habitat; (Application) - properly using tools (e.g., thermometer), classification keys/guides or other aids that measure or help identify some biotic or abiotic factors in a local habitat; (Application) - preparing a food pyramid for the local habitat; (Application) - completing a sample chart that lists the different niches and the relationships among the organisms and habitat studied.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.B Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12B, Stage G Classroom
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Living Things: Adaptive/Competitive
The learner will be able to know the competitive, adaptive and survival potential of an organism's characteristics by: (Knowledge) - listing the adaptive, competitive, and survival potential characteristics of a group of organisms in an environment (e.g., plants and animals of a forest or prairie); (Knowledge) - describing how plant and animal characteristics help each survive in their environments (e.g., an owl's sound silencing feathers); (Application) - listing characteristics an organism would have in a given environment; (Application) - selecting which characteristic features of plants and animals help them survive in their environment (e.g., camouflage coloration).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.B Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12B, Stage G Classroom
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Standard 12.C
The learner will be able to know and apply concepts that describe properties of matter and energy and the interactions between them.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.C   Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Middle/Junior High School, Standard 12.C Classroom
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Energy and Matter: Interactions
The learner will be able to know the interactions of energy with matter by: (Knowledge) - observing how interactions of energy and matter affect changes of state; (Knowledge) - observing how energy interacts with matter to conserve mass and energy; (Knowledge) - observing how different types of energy are transformed in various situations; (Application) - demonstrating how interactions of energy and matter affect changes of state; (Application) - investigating how energy interacts with matter to conserve mass and energy; (Application) - predicting how different types of energy are transformed in various situations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.C Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12C, Stage G Classroom
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Matter: Properties/Physical/Chemical
The learner will be able to know the chemical and physical characteristics of matter by: (Knowledge) - discovering the physical or chemical changes of matter; (Knowledge) - designing experiments that can test relationships among atoms, molecules, elements, and compounds; (Knowledge) - locating models or illustrations that show the chemical and physical characteristics of matter; (Application) - investigating physical and chemical changes of matter; (Application) - investigating, through experimentation, the relationships among atoms, molecules, elements and compounds; (Application) - constructing models or illustrations that show chemical and physical characteristics of matter.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.C Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12C, Stage G Classroom
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Standard 12.D
The learner will be able to know and apply concepts that describe force and motion and the principles that explain them.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.D   Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Middle/Junior High School, Standard 12.D Classroom
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Forces: Motion
The learner will be able to know how forces affect motion by: (Knowledge) - listing examples of how various forces affect motion; (Knowledge) - recalling Newton's Laws of Motion; (Knowledge) - discovering how gravity is affected by an object's size and its distance from other objects; (Application) - demonstrating how various forces affect motion; (Application) - demonstrating Newton's Laws of Motion; (Application) - demonstrating how gravity is affected by an object's size and its distance from other objects.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.D Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12D, Stage G Classroom
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Forces: Know/Factors/Gravitational
The learner will be able to know factors that affect the gravitational forces on objects by: (Knowledge) - discovering factors that affect the gravitational forces on an object (e.g., sun further from Earth than moon but sun exerts a greater force because of its size/mass; (Knowledge) - giving examples of how gravity is affected by an object's size and its distance from other objects; (Application) - investigating factors that affect the gravitational forces on an object; (Application) - experimenting with how gravity is affected by an object's size and its distance from other objects.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.D Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12D, Stage G Classroom
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Standard 12.E
The learner will be able to know and apply concepts that describe the features and processes of the Earth and its resources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.E   Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Middle/Junior High School, Standard 12.E Classroom
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Earth: Comprehend/Dynamics
The learner will be able to know the large-scale dynamic forces, events, and processes that affect Earth's land, water, and atmospheric systems by: (Knowledge) - describing the effects of forces and dynamics of a weather system on Earth's land, water, and atmospheric systems; (Knowledge) - identifying the land features of Illinois that were produced by glaciation; (Application) - graphing data collected about local atmospheric conditions over an extended period of time; (Application) - demonstrating the formation of structures produced by glaciation (e.g., moraines, and kettles).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.E Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12E, Stage G Classroom
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Earth: Changes/Interactions
The learner will be able to know interactions among solid earth, oceans, atmosphere, and organisms that have resulted in ongoing changes of Earth by: (Knowledge) - identifying the mechanisms and interactions involved in Earth/atmosphere processes such as weathering, the greenhouse effect, and climate fluctuations; (Knowledge) - identifying ongoing changes of the Earth resulting from interactions between solid earth and organisms (e.g., human mining of minerals and production of soil by plants and micro-organisms; (Application) - investigating the sources for and the implications of ongoing changes to the Earth's atmosphere (e.g., global warming); (Application) - investigating how organisms can cause changes to the solid Earth.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.E Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12E, Stage G Classroom
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Environment: Biodegradable/Evaluate
The learner will be able to know how to evaluate the biodegradability of materials that are produced with or made of natural and/or synthetic substances by: (Knowledge) - giving examples of biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials; (Knowledge) - comparing the biodegradability of natural and synthetic substances; (Application) - listing the biodegradability of various natural and synthetic materials; (Application) - demonstrating a biodegrading process (e.g., earthworm recycling).
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Standard 12.E Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12E, Stage G Classroom
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Standard 12.F
The learner will be able to know and apply concepts that explain the composition and structure of the universe and Earth's place in it.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.F   Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Middle/Junior High School, Standard 12.F Classroom
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Forces: Comprehend/Gravitational
The learner will be able to know the effects of gravitational force in the solar system (e.g., orbital shape and speed, tides, spherical shape of the planets and moons) by: (Knowledge) - researching the factors that affect the gravity of each planet; (Knowledge) - researching the orbital shapes of the planets; (Knowledge) - summarizing the effects of the sun and moon's gravity on the tides; (Application) - comparing the gravity of each planet; (Application) - plotting the orbital shapes of the planets; (Application) - analyzing the effects of the sun and moon's gravity on the tides.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.F Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12F, Stage G Classroom
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Solar System: Know/Makeup
The learner will be able to know the organization and physical characteristics of the solar system by: (Knowledge) - researching the relative sizes and distances of the planets; (Knowledge) - identifying the surface and atmospheric conditions of each planet; (Knowledge) - researching characteristics such as size and composition of planets; (Knowledge) - identifying the orbits of comets and planets; (Application) - analyze a scale model of the solar system to compare the relative sizes and distances of the planets; (Application) - comparing the surface and atmospheric conditions of each planet; (Application) - investigating the planets based on characteristics such as size and composition; (Application) - comparing the orbits of comets and planets.
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Standard 12.F Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12F, Stage G Classroom
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Goal 13: Science and Society
Standard 13.A
The learner will be able to know and apply the accepted practices of science.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 13.A   Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Middle/Junior High School, Standard 13.A Classroom
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Safety: Hazards
The learner will be able to indicate knowledge of potential hazards in science activities by: (Knowledge) - listing safety rules for lab experiences; (Knowledge) - recalling safe and appropriate use of equipment; (Knowledge) - describing procedures for cleaning up a workspace and returning equipment; (Knowledge) - describing ways of disposing of waste properly; (Application) - practicing established safety rules during lab experiences; (Application) - handling equipment appropriately and safely; (Knowledge) - cleaning up workspaces and returning equipment to the proper locations; (Application) - disposing of waste materials properly.
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Standard 13.A Knowledge Master IL Performance Descriptors: 13A, Stage G Classroom
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Validity: Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze cases in which the work of science has been affected by both valid and biased scientific practices by: (Knowledge) - giving examples of scientific works that have been affected by both valid and biased practices; (Application) - researching and reporting scientific works that have been affected by both valid and biased practices.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 13.A Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 13A, Stage G Classroom
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Investigations: Observational/Experiment
The learner will be able to know the similarities and differences between observational and experimental investigations by: (Knowledge) - explaining why more than one possible conclusion can be drawn from observational and experimental investigations of the same phenomenon; (Knowledge) - giving examples of the scientific methods for conducting observational and experimental investigations; (Application) - predicting why more than one possible conclusion can be drawn from observational and experimental investigations of the same phenomenon; (Application) - investigating the scientific methods for conducting observational and experimental investigations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 13.A Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 13A, Stage G Classroom
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Standard 13.B
The learner will be able to know and apply concepts that describe the interaction between science, technology and society.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 13.B   Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Middle/Junior High School, Standard 13.B Classroom
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Economics: Comprehension/Technology
The learner will be able to know ways that scientific knowledge and economics drive technological development by: (Knowledge) - identifying ways that a "need" can lead to a technological development; (Knowledge) - identifying how a design leads to many uses; (Application) - reporting how a "need" can lead to a technological development; (Application) - discussing how a design leads to many uses.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 13.B Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 13B, Stage G Classroom
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Impact on Society: Contributions/Culture
The learner will be able to know important contributions to science and technology that have been made by individuals and groups from various cultures by: (Knowledge) - researching contributions to science and technology made by women, cultural and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities; (Knowledge) - giving examples of contributions made to science and technology by person from other countries; (Application) - recording contributions to science and technology made by women, cultural and ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities; (Application) - comparing and contrasting contributions made to science and technology by persons from various cultures.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 13.B Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 13B, Stage G Classroom
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Science: Use/Know/Occupations
The learner will be able to know how occupations use scientific and technological knowledge and skills by: (Knowledge) - giving examples of a variety of career choices and their relationships to science and technology; (Application) - comparing a variety of career choices and their relationships to science and technology.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 13.B Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 13B, Stage G Classroom
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Ecosystem: Impact/Changes/Understand
The learner will be able to know the interaction of resource acquisition, technological development, and ecosystem impact by: (Knowledge) - giving examples of technological developments and their impact on an ecosystem; (Knowledge) - giving examples of how resources such as oil are obtained and what affect this has on the environment; (Application) - analyzing and predicting technological developments and their impact on an ecosystem; (Application) - discussing how resources such as oil are obtained and what affect this has on the environment.
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Standard 13.B Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 13B, Stage G Classroom
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Conservation: Management/Know
The learner will be able to know advantages and disadvantages of natural resource conservation and management programs by: (Knowledge) - researching the effects of conservation and management practices; (Application) - comparing and contrasting the effects of conservation and management practices.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 13.B Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 13B, Stage G Classroom
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Impact on Society: Examine/Policies
The learner will be able to know classroom-developed criteria to determine the effects of policies on local science and technology issues by: (Knowledge) - giving examples of classroom-developed criteria to analyze and determine the effectiveness of local policies; (Application) - analyzing the effectiveness of local policies using classroom-developed criteria.
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Standard 13.B Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 13B, Stage G Classroom
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