Students learn the experimental design method as they plan investigations relating to environmental science. Students use appropriate equipment and techniques to collect, organize, and describe data. 7.4.3-c Follow a procedure. Represent observations and data using tables, charts, graphs, and drawings. 7.4.3-e Use computer technologies to gather, store, retrieve, display, and analyze data.
Students make inferences and evaluate hypotheses based on evidence.
Suggest possible sources of experimental error. Suggest improvements in the design of an experiment. Standard 5 Make connections within science disciplines and with other disciplines. Benchmark 7.5.1 Students make connections between life and earth sciences. Investigate the interdependence of abiotic and biotic factors in an ecosystem.