----Science Inquiry and Application----
During the years of grades 5-8, all students must use the following scientific processes, with appropriate laboratory safety
techniques, to construct their knowledge and understanding in all science content areas:
Identify questions that can be answered through scientific investigations;
Design and conduct a scientific investigation;
Use appropriate mathematics, tools and techniques to gather data and information;
Analyze and interpret data;
Develop descriptions, models, explanations and predictions;
Think critically and logically to connect evidence and explanations;
Recognize and analyze alternative explanations and predictions; and
Communicate scientific procedures and explanations.
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