AVHS Science Skills

Scientific Inquiry Process

Developing & Using Models

Analyzing & Interpreting Data

Mathematical & Computational Reasoning

Scientific Argument & Explanation

Scientific Research

Engineering Design Process

 I can identify appropriate methods and tools to collect, organize, and evaluate data in a scientific investigation.

I can plan and implement an investigation that safely and accurately collects data to answer a scientific question.

I can explain how sources of error, or external variables, may have affected the results of the experiment.

I can revise and redesign the procedure to more accurately collect data to answer a scientific question.

I can evaluate and compare models by explaining how they accurately or inaccurately represent a real-world system or phenomena.

I can create/use a model that shows, and describes, the parts (components) of a system.

I can create/use a model that shows how each component interacts with other components in the system.

I can create/use a model that represents components and interactions within a system at various scales (macroscopic & microscopic).

I can identify the dependent and independent variables in a set of data.

I can describe the patterns, or relationships, between the independent and dependent variables present in the data.

I can compare and contrast various representations of data to show how they are similar or different in their interpretations.

I can use patterns in the data to explain scientific phenomena, or make a prediction about a real-world system.

I can identify the dependent and independent variables in a set of data.

I can compare different computational models that represent relationships between variables within a system.

I can accurately calculate a solution to a real-world problem using an appropriate mathematical model.

I can accurately calculate solutions to complex problems that require multiple steps and/or the use of multiple mathematical models.

I can identify and evaluate how claims, evidence, and reasoning are used in a scientific argument.

I can explain the connection between a scientific claim and the evidence used to support it.

I can create an argument which contains multiple types of evidence that supports a claim.

I can create an argument that includes complex reasoning that explains how the evidence supports a claim.

I can evaluate the reliability and validity of various sources based on the content, context and credibility of that source.

I can summarize information from multiple sources to address a scientific question or topic.

I can develop a variety of presentation formats focused on communicating scientific research.

I can provide appropriate citations for sources used in the research of a topic, or research question. 

I can describe an engineering problem, and determine appropriate design criteria for a solution to that problem.

I can evaluate a solution to an engineering problem based on a single design criteria.

I can design a solution to an engineering problem that meets or exceeds a single design criteria.

I can design a solution to an engineering problem that meets or exceeds multiple design criteria.