8.1A Science SE

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The student, for at least 40% of instructional time, asks questions, identifies problems, and plans and safely conducts classroom, laboratory, and field investigations to answer questions, explain phenomena, or design solutions using appropriate tools and models.

S.E.P.

The student is expected to ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations;

Actions

ask questions
define problems

Focus

based on observations from text, phenomena, models, or investigations
based on information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations

Text

Scientifically accurate nonfictional and fictional pieces of writing.

Phenomena

Events or objects that happen or exist in the world around us that we can observe with our senses (see, hear, touch, taste, or smell.)

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Models

A representation or simulation of a complex idea or process that is created by scientists to help us better understand or investigate a particular system or phenomenon.

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