Grades 5-8

Methods

Data Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Design: Experimental & Engineering - Designs an investigation or prototype for a specific purpose.

Follows Procedures - Precisely follows procedures to collect valid data and maintain laboratory safety

Graphing Data - Graphs data in a way that improves understanding by self and others.

Analyzes Data - Uses a variety of analysis techniques to identify patterns in a dataset.

Generates Claims (CER) - Generates a claim that answers the question and can be supported by evidence.

Supports with Evidence (CER) - Identifies and expresses appropriate and credible evidence that fully supports all parts of a claim.

Provides Reasoning (CER) - Provides reasoning based on relevant scientific principles to explain why evidence supports a claim.

Written/Visual - Effectively chooses words/images, sentence structure, punctuation, and grammar appropriate to task, purpose, and audience in order to communicate a thorough understanding.

Verbal - Effectively chooses words, tone, style, and speaking strategies appropriate to task, purpose, and audience in order to communicate a thorough understanding.