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MIDDLE
SCHOOLS 7th Grade
Life Science Spring 2003
Revision PROCESS
SKILLS CHECKLIST for Core
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I. Observe
and Measure |
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1. Identify
qualitative or quantitative changes given conditions (e.g., temperature,
mass, volume, time, position, length, etc.) before, during, and after an
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2. Use
appropriate tools (e.g., metric ruler, graduated cylinder, thermometer, balances,
spring scales, stopwatches, etc.) when measuring objects, organisms, and/or
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3. Use
appropriate SI units (i.e., grams, meters, liters, degrees Celsius, and seconds);
and SI prefixes (i.e., micro-, milli-, centi-, and kilo-) when measuring
objects, organisms, and/or events |
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II. Classify
based on similarities, differences, and interrelationships |
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1. Use
observable properties to place an object, organism, and/or event into a
classification system (e.g. dichotomous keys) |
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2. Identify
properties by which a set of objects, organisms, and/or events could be
ordered |
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III. Experiment by making observations and measurements to test ideas |
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1. Ask
questions about the world and design investigations that lead to scientific
inquiry |
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2. Evaluate
the design of a scientific investigation |
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3. Identify
variables and/or controls in an experimental set-up (i.e. tested,
experimental, and measured variables) |
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4. Identify
a testable hypothesis for an experiment |
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5. Design
and conduct experiments |
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6. Recognize potential hazards and practice safety
procedures in activities |
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IV. Interpret
and Communicate data by making inferences, predictions, or conclusions and by
describing, recording, and reporting procedures and results |
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1. Report
data in an appropriate method, given a procedure or information |
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2. Interpret
data tables, line, bar, trend, and/or circle graphs |
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3. Evaluate
data to develop reasonable explanations and/or predictions |
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4. Accept
or reject hypotheses when given results of an investigation |
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5. Communicate
scientific procedures and explanations |
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V. Inquiry:
the opportunity to ask a question, formulate a procedure, and observe
phenomena |
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1. Use
systematic observations, make accurate measurements, and identify and control
variables |
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2. Use
technology to gather data and analyze results of investigations |
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3. Review
data, summarize data, and form logical conclusions |
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4. Formulate
and evaluate explanations by examining and comparing evidence, pointing out
statements that go beyond evidence, and suggesting alternative explanations |
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