All students compose and make oral presentations for each academic area of study that are designed to persuade, inform or describe. All students compute, measure and estimate to solve theoretical and practical problems, using appropriate tools, including modern technology such as calculators and computers. All students explain how scientific principles of chemical, physical and biological phenomena have developed and relate them to real-world situations. All students demonstrate knowledge of basic concepts and principles of physics, chemical, biological and earth sciences. All students use and master materials, tools and process of major technologies which are applied in economic and civic life.
All students explain the relationship among science, technology and society.
All students construct and evaluate scientific and technological systems using models to explain or predict results. All students develop and apply skills of observation, data collection, analysis, pattern recognition, prediction and scientific reasoning in designing conduction experiments and solving technological problems. All students evaluate advantages, disadvantages and ethical implications associated with the impact of science and technology on current and future life. All students evaluate the impact on current and future life of the development and use of varied energy forms, natural and synthetic materials, and production and processing of food and other agricultural products. All students examine and evaluate problems facing citizens in their communities, State, nation and world by incorporating concepts and methods of inquiry of the various social sciences.