9-12 SCHOOLS Environmental Science Revised Summer 2001 PROCESS SKILLS CHECKLIST for Core Labs

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I. Observing and measuring

A. Identify similar and different characteristics in a given set

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B. Select qualitative or quantitative observations in a given set

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C. Identify qualitative or quantitative changes given event conditions

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D. Use SI units

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II. Classifying based on similarities, differences, and interrelationships

A. Use observable properties to classify objects, organisms, or events

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B. Identify properties on which classification system is based

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C. Place object, organism, or event into a classification system

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III. Experimenting by observations and measurements to test ideas