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Integrated Physics and Chemistry

(1) Scientific processes. The student, for at least 40% of instructional time, conducts field and laboratory investigations using safe, environmentally appropriate, and ethical practices.

The student is expected to:

1. demonstrate safe practices during field and laboratory investigations; and
2. make wise choices in the use and conservation of resources and the disposal or recycling of materials.

(2) Scientific processes. The student uses scientific methods during field and laboratory investigations.

The student is expected to:

1. plan and implement investigative procedures including asking questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and selecting equipment and technology;
2. collect data and make measurements with precision;
3. organize, analyze, evaluate, make inferences, and predict trends from data; and
4. communicate valid conclusions.

(3) Scientific processes. The student uses critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions.

The student is expected to:

1. analyze, review, and critique scientific explanations, including hypotheses and theories, as to their strengths and weaknesses using scientific evidence and information;
2. draw inferences based on data related to promotional materials for products and services;
3. evaluate the impact of research on scientific thought, society, and the environment;
4. describe connections between physics and chemistry, and future careers; and
5. research and describe the history of physics, chemistry, and contributions of scientists.

Biology

(1) Scientific processes. The student, for at least 40% of instructional time, conducts field and laboratory investigations using safe, environmentally appropriate, and ethical practices.

The student is expected to:

1. demonstrate safe practices during field and laboratory investigations; and
2. make wise choices in the use and conservation of resources and the disposal or recycling of materials.

(2) Scientific processes. The student uses scientific methods during field and laboratory investigations.

The student is expected to:

1. plan and implement investigative procedures including asking questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and selecting equipment and technology;
2. collect data and make measurements with precision;
3. organize, analyze, evaluate, make inferences, and predict trends from data; and
4. communicate valid conclusions.

(3) Scientific processes. The student uses critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions.

The student is expected to:

1. analyze, review, and critique scientific explanations, including hypotheses and theories, as to their strengths and weaknesses using scientific evidence and information;
2. evaluate promotional claims that relate to biological issues such as product labeling and advertisements;
3. evaluate the impact of research on scientific thought, society, and the environment;
4. describe the connection between biology and future careers;
5. evaluate models according to their adequacy in representing biological objects or events; and
6. research and describe the history of biology and contributions of scientists.

Chemistry

(1) Scientific processes. The student, for at least 40% of instructional time, conducts field and laboratory investigations using safe, environmentally appropriate, and ethical practices.

The student is expected to:

1. demonstrate safe practices during field and laboratory investigations; and
2. make wise choices in the use and conservation of resources and the disposal or recycling of materials.

(2) Scientific processes. The student uses scientific methods during field and laboratory investigations.

The student is expected to:

1. plan and implement investigative procedures including asking questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and selecting equipment and technology;
2. collect data and make measurements with precision;
3. express and manipulate chemical quantities using scientific conventions and mathematical procedures such as dimensional analysis, scientific notation, and significant figures;
4. organize, analyze, evaluate, make inferences, and predict trends from data; and
5. communicate valid conclusions.

(3) Scientific processes. The student uses critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions.

The student is expected to:

1. analyze, review, and critique scientific explanations, including hypotheses and theories, as to their strengths and weaknesses using scientific evidence and information;
2. make responsible choices in selecting everyday products and services using scientific information;
3. evaluate the impact of research on scientific thought, society, and the environment;
4. describe the connection between chemistry and future careers; and
5. research and describe the history of chemistry and contributions of scientists.

Physics

(1) Scientific processes. The student, for at least 40% of instructional time, conducts field and laboratory investigations using safe, environmentally appropriate, and ethical practices.

The student is expected to:

1. demonstrate safe practices during field and laboratory investigations; and
2. make wise choices in the use and conservation of resources and the disposal or recycling of materials.

(2) Scientific processes. The student uses scientific methods during field and laboratory investigations.

The student is expected to:

1. plan and implement experimental procedures including asking questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and selecting equipment and technology;
2. make quantitative observations and measurements with precision;
3. organize, analyze, evaluate, make inferences, and predict trends from data;
4. communicate valid conclusions;
5. graph data to observe and identify relationships between variables; and
6. read the scale on scientific instruments with precision.

(3) Scientific processes. The student uses critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions.

The student is expected to:

1. analyze, review, and critique scientific explanations, including hypotheses and theories, as to their strengths and weaknesses using scientific evidence and information;
2. express laws symbolically and employ mathematical procedures including vector addition and right-triangle geometry to solve physical problems;
3. evaluate the impact of research on scientific thought, society, and the environment;
4. describe the connection between physics and future careers; and
5. research and describe the history of physics and contributions of scientists.