General Science

WHAT DO I THINK?

HOW DO I INVESTIGATE?

HOW DO I KNOW?

I can identify a scientific cause and distinguish between cause and correlation

I can create and use models to predict or explain the natural world that identify relevant components of a system and the relationships between them

I can represent the components of a system mathematically or computationally 

I can evaluate the limitations of a model to represent the real world

I can ask and classify various types of questions in order to figure out a phenomenon or problem

I can set-up an investigation that identifies and describes the independent (cause) and dependent (effect) variables and takes into consideration the significant factors (e.g. constants, repeats, control groups) that may influence the reliability of the results

I can consider the limitations of the data I collect and refine the design accordingly

I can organize data following conventions necessary for clear communication

I can identify patterns within and between datasets using statistical analyses

I can construct a claim that answer the scientific question

I can use a logical and scientific chain of reasoning to connect the evidence with the claim

I can evaluate and critique claims, evidence, or reasoning