This standard addresses those skills that are used by scientists as they discover and explain the physical universe - skills that are an essential and ongoing part of learning science. Select and use appropriate instrumentation to design and conduct investigations. Use technology to present the design and results of investigation. Evaluate conclusions, weigh evidence, and recognize that arguments may not have equal merit. Explain how experimental results lead to further investigation.
Science is a human endeavor involving successes and failures, trials and tribulations.
Students should know that many people of all cultures have contributed to our understanding of science and that science has a rich and fascinating history. This standard encourages students to learn about the people and events that have shaped or revolutionized important scientific theories and concepts. Recognize the role of the scientific community in responding to changing social and political conditions. Examine the lives and contributions of important scientists and engineers who effected major breakthroughs in our understanding of the natural world. All students will develop an understanding of technology as an application of scientific principles.