Concept 1: Observations, Questions, and Hypotheses Formulate predictions, questions, or hypotheses based on observations. Locate appropriate resources.
PO 1. Formulate a relevant question through observations that can be tested by an investigation. (See M05-S2C1-01) PO 2. Formulate predictions in the realm of science based on observed cause and effect relationships. PO 3. Locate information (e.g., book, article, website) related to an investigation. (See W05-S3C6-01 and R05-S3C1-05)
Concept 2: Scientific Testing (Investigating and Modeling) Design and conduct controlled investigations.
PO 1. Demonstrate safe behavior and appropriate procedures (e.g., use and care of technology, materials, organisms) in all science inquiry. PO 2. Plan a simple investigation that identifies the variables to be controlled. PO 3. Conduct simple investigations (e.g., related to forces and motion, Earth processes) based on studentdeveloped questions in life, physical, and Earth and space sciences. PO 4. Measure using appropriate tools (e.g., ruler, scale, balance) and units of measure (i.e., metric, U.S. customary). (See M05-S4C4-01) PO 5. Record data in an organized and appropriate format (e.g., t-chart, table, list, written log). (See W05-S3C2-01 and W05-S3C3-01)
Concept 3: Analysis and Conclusions Analyze and interpret data to explain correlations and results; formulate new questions.
PO 1. Analyze data obtained in a scientific investigation to identify trends and form conclusions. (See M05-S2C1-03) PO 2. Analyze whether the data is consistent with the proposed explanation that motivated the investigation. PO 3. Evaluate the reasonableness of the outcome of an investigation. PO 4. Develop new investigations and predictions based on questions that arise from the findings of an investigation. PO 5. Identify possible relationships between variables in simple investigations (e.g., time and distance; incline and mass of object).
Concept 4: Communication Communicate results of investigations.
PO 1. Communicate verbally or in writing the results of an inquiry. (See W05-S3C3-01) PO 2. Choose an appropriate graphic representation for collected data: • bar graph • line graph • Venn diagram • model (See M05-S2C1-02) PO 3. Communicate with other groups or individuals to compare the results of a common investigation.