Inquiry Skills  (Performance

Standards, 1997)

Learning Standard #

Lesson #

E-7 Phase of the Learning

   Cycle

Name of Activity or Experience

Assessment

Strategy. 
(* indicates a rubric has been devised).

 1. Scientific Thinking

a. Ask questions about natural phenomena; objects and organisms and discoveries.

b. Uses concepts from the sub-strand to explain a variety of phenomena.

c. Evaluates different points of views using relevant experiences; observations, and knowledge; and distinguishes between fact and opinion.

d.  Identifies problems; proposes and implements solutions; and evaluates the accuracy, design, and outcomes of investigations.

e. Works individually and in teams to collect and share information and ideas.

2. Scientific Tools & Tech.

a.        Uses technology and tools (computers, rulers, balances,thermometers, watches, magnifiers, and microscopes) to gather data and extend the senses. 

b.  Collects and analyses data using concepts and techniques in Math such as average, data displays, graphing, variability, and sampling.

b.        Acquires information from multiple sources, such as experimentation, print, and non print sources.

3.  Scientific Communication

a.        Represents data and result in multiply ways, such as numbers, tables, graphs, drawing, VTNs.

b.  Uses facts to support conclusions.

c.  Communicates in a form suited  to purpose and the audience, such as writing instructions that others can follow.

c.        Critiques a written and oral explanations and used data to resolve disagreements.

4. Scientific Investigation

a. Performs an experiment, such as conducting a fair test.

b. Make systemic observations of natural phenomena in the laboratory or in the field.

c.Invent a design, such as a building model or scientific apparatus.

d. Non-experimental research using print and electronic information, such as journals, videos, or computers.