8 Essential Science Practices
SP 1: Representations & Models Use representations or models to represent scientific phenomena or solve problems. SP 2: Calculations Use Mathematic and Calculations appropriately. SP 3: Questioning Engage in scientific questioning to guide inquiry based investigations. SP 4: Collect Data Plan and implement data collection strategies in relation to specific scientific questions. | SP 5: Analyze Analyze and interpret evidence gathered from an investigation. SP 6: Justify Justify and explain data results and analysis through debate and argumentation. SP 7: Identify Errors Be able to identify and construct explanations of data collected and identify errors made & possible improvements in investigations. SP 8: Connect Connect concepts learned and discussed in class to society, technology and the environment. |