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State Goal 11 (Science): Understand the processes of scientific inquiry and technological design to investigate questions, conduct experiments and solve problems.
A. Know and apply the concepts, principles and processess of scientific inquiry.
Standard Grade Level 11.A.3a 11.A.4a Early High School Formulate hypotheses referencing prior research and knowledge. 11.A.5a Late High School Formulate hypotheses referencing prior research and knowledge.
State Goal 12 (Science): Understand the fundamental concepts, principles and interconnections of the life, physical and earth/space sciences.
F. Know and apply concepts that explain the composition and structure of the universe and Earth’s place in it.
| Standard | Grade Level | Description |
| 12.F.3a | Middle/Junior
High School |
Simulate,
analyze and explain the effects of gravitational force in the solar
system (e.g., orbital shape and speed, tides, spherical shape of the
planets and moons). |
| 12.F.4a | Early High School | Explain theories, past and present, for changes observed in the universe. |
| 12.F.5a | Late High School | Compare the processes involved in the life cycle of stars (e.g., gravitational collapse, thermonuclear fusion, nova) and evaluate the supporting evidence. |
| 12.F.3b | Middle/Junior High School | Describe the organization and physical characteristics of the solar system (e.g., sun, planets, satellites, asteroids, comets). |
| 12.F.4b | Early High School | Describe the organization and physical characteristics of the solar system (e.g., sun, planets, satellites, asteroids, comets). |
| 12.F.5b | Late High School | Describe the size and age of the universe and evaluate the supporting evidence (e.g., red-shift, Hubble’s constant). |
| 12.F.3c | Middle/Junior High School | Compare and contrast the sun as a star with other objects in the Milky Way Galaxy (e.g., nebulae, dust clouds, stars, black holes). |
State Goal 13 (Science): Understand the relationships among science, technology and society in historical and contemporary contexts.
B. Know and apply concepts that describe the interaction between science, technology and society.
| Standard | Grade Level | Description |
| 13.B.3b | Middle/Junior
High School |
Identify
important contributions to science and technology that have been made
by individuals and groups from various cultures. |
| 13.B.4b | Early High School | Analyze a particular occupation to identify decisions that may be influenced by a knowledge of science. |
| 13.B.5b | Late High School | Analyze and describe the processes and effects of scientific and technological breakthroughs. |
| 13.B.3c | Middle/Junior High School | Describe how occupations use scientific and technological knowledge and skills. |