a competence in scientific inquiry, a sense of wonder about the natural
world; understanding of humans, other constituent parts of the universe,
and their interactions and transformations; facility for synthesizing and
applying the big ideas of science for the purpose of problem-solving and
evidence-based decision-making; and a functioning perspective of the interrelations
between and among the scientific endeavor, society, and technology.
Scientific Inquiry includes:
the development of process skills such as - observation, data collecting,
data analysis, pattern recognition, prediction and scientific reasoning
in designing and conducting experiments and activities utilizing practical
problem solving and designing techniques; constructing and evaluating scientific
and technological systems using models to explain or predict results.
Scientific Knowledge includes:
an understanding of the basic concepts and principles of science; the understanding
of the historical importance of fundamental technological developments
and scientific principles.
Applications of Science includes:
an understanding of how human ingenuity and resources combine to meet human
needs and wants; using technological devices and processes which are applied
in economic and civic life; the understanding of the interrelationships
among science, technology and other endeavors.
