Mummy Dearest
Professor Sarah Wisseman

Applicable Illinois State Learning Standards

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 processes of scientific inquiry.
Standard Grade Level
Description
11.A.3a
Middle/Junior High School
Formulate hypotheses that can be tested by collecting data.
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.

C. Know and apply concepts that describe properties of matter and energy and the interactions between them.
E. Know and apply concepts that describe the features and processes of the Earth and its resources.
Standard Grade Level
Description
12.C.3b Middle/Junior High School Model and describe the chemical and physical characteristics of matter (e.g., atoms, molecules, elements, compounds, mixtures).
12.C.4b Early High School Analyze and explain the atomic and nuclear structure of matter.
12.C.5b Late High School Analyze the properties of materials (e.g., mass, boiling point, melting point, hardness) in relation to their physical and/or chemical structures.
12.E.4b Early High School Describe how rock sequences and fossil remains are used to interpret the age and changes in the Earth.

 

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.