https://padlet.com/lizee004/zb0gn528ztif en-us 2017-10-03 14:18:18 UTC 2017-10-03 14:54:57 UTC hello@padlet.com lizee004 https://padlet.com/lizee004/zb0gn528ztif/wish/193443620 Scientific literacy is the knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts and processes required for personal decision-making, participation in civic and cultural affairs, and economic productivity (7).

All people, in all careers, will need to be scientifically literate to take an active role in recognizing problems, contributing to solutions, and making informed decisions about local, state, national, and global issues. ]]> 2017-10-03 14:19:08 UTC https://padlet.com/lizee004/zb0gn528ztif/wish/193443620 lizee004 https://padlet.com/lizee004/zb0gn528ztif/wish/193443810 In science, a fact is a statement about an observation that has been repeatedly confirmed. ]]> 2017-10-03 14:19:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lizee004/zb0gn528ztif/wish/193443810 lizee004 https://padlet.com/lizee004/zb0gn528ztif/wish/193443907 In science, a concept is an abstract idea derived from experience around which new experiences may be organized - they go beyond observations and facts, and reflect larger ideas of science. ]]> 2017-10-03 14:19:34 UTC https://padlet.com/lizee004/zb0gn528ztif/wish/193443907 lizee004 https://padlet.com/lizee004/zb0gn528ztif/wish/193443994 Principles are ideas about relationships among concepts. ]]> 2017-10-03 14:19:41 UTC https://padlet.com/lizee004/zb0gn528ztif/wish/193443994 lizee004 https://padlet.com/lizee004/zb0gn528ztif/wish/193444066 A scientific theory is an explanation of some aspect of the natural world that has undergone considerable testing and refinement. Theories are also tentative explanations that serve to make observations of the world meaningful. ]]> 2017-10-03 14:19:48 UTC https://padlet.com/lizee004/zb0gn528ztif/wish/193444066 lizee004 https://padlet.com/lizee004/zb0gn528ztif/wish/193444388 Models are representations of objects and interactions in a physical system. Types of models can include physical models, mathematical models, and propositional models. ]]> 2017-10-03 14:20:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lizee004/zb0gn528ztif/wish/193444388 lizee004 https://padlet.com/lizee004/zb0gn528ztif/wish/193444504 1. Ask a question about objects, organisms, and events in the environment.
2. Plan and conduct a simple investigation
3. Use appropriate tools and techniques to gather data.
4. Use evidence and scientific knowledge to develop explanations.
5. Communicate investigations, data, and explanations to others. ]]> 2017-10-03 14:20:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lizee004/zb0gn528ztif/wish/193444504 lizee004 https://padlet.com/lizee004/zb0gn528ztif/wish/193444624 1. Conceptual knowledge and understanding in science
2. Abilities to carry out scientific inquiry
3. Understandings about the nature of science and scientific inquiry ]]> 2017-10-03 14:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/lizee004/zb0gn528ztif/wish/193444624