Science ULR ~ Learning OutcomesPart 1: Science as a Way of Knowing (Science Methods)Outcome 1ADescribe the essential attributes of the scientific way of knowing and compare and contrast the scientific and popular meanings of "hypotheses" and "theories." Selected Examples of Evidence
Criteria and Standards Criterion: Accuracy Standard for Achieving the Outcome
Outcome 1BUse the scientific method of inquiry and standard scientific techniques to answer questions about physical, biological or social processes. Selected Examples of Evidence
Criteria and Standards Criteria: Appropriate, Complete, Accurate, Critical Standards for Achieving the Outcome Appropriate: Methods and techniques are consistently matched to the question and hypotheses. For example, dry weight is often a more appropriate measure of plant growth than height. Complete: A thorough description of method or technique, clear representation of data, discussion and interpretation of results. Accurate: Mostly free from errors. Mostly correct use of terms. Critical: Skeptical reflection. For example, questioning experimental design, data acquisition, data collection and analysis, sources of error. The conclusion logically follows from the data. Outcome 1CExplain how peer review contributes to the reliability of scientific knowledge. Selected Examples of Evidence
Criteria and Standards Criteria: Accurate, Analytical, Critical Standards for Achieving the Outcome Accurate: Describes peer review process as it is practiced by the scientific community. Analytical: Contrasts peer reviewed scientific process with other kinds of peer review processes. Critical: Understand how the scientific peer review process supports the production of scientific knowledge. Outcome 1DLocate and use scientific information about one of those issues (outcome 2B) from five sources, including at least two peer-reviewed journals, and identify the bias and qualifications of each source. Selected Examples of Evidence
Criteria and Standards Criteria: Relevant, Accurate, Critical Standards for Achieving the Outcome Relevant: Cited information directly relates to chosen issue. Part 2: Integrative Science ContentOutcome 2AExplain at least five physical science concepts or principles and at least five life science concepts or principles. Selected Examples of Evidence
Criteria and Standards Criteria: Accurate, Clear Standards for Achieving the Outcome Accurate: Explanations are nearly free from conceptual error. Clear: Explanations are understandable to a peer. Outcome 2BIdentify and integrate physical and life scientific facets of two contemporary controversial issues: one local (e.g. Salinas Valley) and one global. Selected Examples of Evidence
Criteria and Standards Criteria: Accurate, Appropriate Standards for Achieving the Outcome Appropriate: Identifies relevant and significant scientific principles. Accurate: Correctly describes the scientific principles and characterizes interactions between both physical and life science components.
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