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The concepts developed in these standards include the following: 

• Information and data collected can be organized and expressed in the form of charts, graphs, and diagrams. 
• The nature of science refers to the foundational concepts that govern the way scientists formulate explanations about the natural world. The nature of science includes the concepts 
  1. the natural world is understandable; 
  2. science is based on evidence - both observational and experimental; 
  3. science is a blend of logic and innovation; 
  4. scientific ideas are durable yet subject to change as new data are collected; 
  5. science is a complex social endeavor; and 
  6. scientists try to remain objective and engage in peer review to help avoid bias. 
• A hypothesis is a tentative explanation that accounts for a set of facts and can be tested by further investigation. Only hypotheses that are testable are valid. A hypothesis can be supported, modified, or rejected based on collected data. Experiments are designed to test hypotheses. 
• Scientific theories are systematic sets of concepts that offer explanations for observed patterns in nature. Theories provide frameworks for relating data and guiding future research. Theories may change as new data become available. Any valid scientific theory has passed tests designed to invalidate it. 
• There can be more than one scientific explanation for phenomena. However, with competing explanations, generally one idea will eventually supersede the other as new tools, new observations, and verified data become available. 
• Changing relevant variables will generally change the outcome. 
• Scientific laws are generalizations of observational data that describe patterns and relationships. Laws may change as new data become available.
• Density expresses the relationship between mass and volume. 

In order to meet this standard, it is expected that students will be able to

• record data in systematic, properly-labeled, multicell tables, and using data, construct and interpret continuous line graphs, frequency distributions, bar graphs, and other explicating graphics that present a range of parameters, relationships, and pathways. 
• interpret data from a graph or table that shows changes in temperature or pressure with depth or altitude. 
• make predictions, using scientific data and data analysis. 
• use data to support or reject a hypothesis. 
• differentiate between systematically-obtained, verifiable data and unfounded claims.
• evaluate statements to determine if systematic science is used correctly, consistently, thoroughly, and in the proper context. 
• distinguish between examples of observations and inferences.  
• explain how scientific methodology is used to support, refute, or improve scientific theories.
• contrast the formal, scientific use of the term, "theory," with the everyday nontechnical usage of "theory". 
• compare and contrast hypotheses, theories, and scientific laws. 
• measure the mass and volume of regular and irregular shaped objects and materials using common laboratory tools, including metric scales and graduated cylinders. 
• apply the concept of mass per unit volume and calculate density without being given a formula. 

]]> 2017-09-17 18:46:09 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_stange/cksof7qeb93l/wish/188255378 michael_stange https://padlet.com/michael_stange/cksof7qeb93l/wish/188255379 Can't watch it? Download it from Google Drive here: http://ow.ly/8WKQ304mjQ5]]> 2017-09-17 18:46:09 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_stange/cksof7qeb93l/wish/188255379 michael_stange https://padlet.com/michael_stange/cksof7qeb93l/wish/188255380 2017-09-17 18:46:09 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_stange/cksof7qeb93l/wish/188255380 michael_stange https://padlet.com/michael_stange/cksof7qeb93l/wish/188255382 2017-09-17 18:46:09 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_stange/cksof7qeb93l/wish/188255382 michael_stange https://padlet.com/michael_stange/cksof7qeb93l/wish/188255383 After watching the video to the left, please click here to take the quiz on the video. YOU MUST ALREADY BE LOGGED INTO GOOGLE DRIVE IN ORDER FOR THE QUIZ TO WORK!]]> 2017-09-17 18:46:09 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_stange/cksof7qeb93l/wish/188255383 michael_stange https://padlet.com/michael_stange/cksof7qeb93l/wish/188255384 Go to the Unit 1: The Nature of Science & the Universe page on the homepage. Open the folder icon titled, Classroom Resource Folder  and find the presentation on the Scientific Method to help you answer these notes.

1. Explain the foundational concepts that govern the way scientists formulate explanations about the natural world, including: 
   • How is the natural world made understandable?
   • What is science based on? 
   • What is science a blend of?  
   • How are scientific ideas durable and yet subject to change? 
   • How is science is a complex social endeavor? 
   • What do scientists do in order to try to remain objective? and engage in peer review to help avoid bias? 
2. Explain what an experiment is and why scientists perform experiments.
3. What are the steps of an experiment according to the Scientific Method?
4. Explain the 4 variables of any experiment.
   • Write out two examples of simple experiments and list their variables.
5. Information and data collected can be organized and expressed in the form of charts, graphs, and diagrams. 
   • Make an example of each type of graph that actually represents data of some kind.
6. Explain why you only change certain variables and not others.
7. Explain Scientific: Facts, Laws, Hypotheses, and Theories.
8. Compare and Contrast Theories & Hypotheses explain their differences.
9. How is a Theory made and why?
   • Explain the flexibility of theories and why this is a good thing.
10. Give a real-life example of a Fact, Law, Hypothesis, and Theory and make a diagram to show the thought processes behind starting at Facts to create Theories. 

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