During the years of grades 5-8, all students must use the following scientific processes, with appropriate laboratory safety techniques, to construct their knowledge and understanding in all science content areas:
1. Identify questions that can be answered through scientific
investigations.
2. Design and conduct a scientific investigation.
3. Use appropriate mathematics, tools and techniques to gather
data and information.
4. Analyze and interpret data.
5. Develop descriptions, models, explanations and predictions.
6. Think critically and logically to connect evidence and
explanations.
7. Recognize and analyze alternative explanations and
predictions.
8. Communicate scientific procedures and explanations.