Maine
Learning Results Secondary Standards:
J. Inquiry and Problem Solving #3 Demonstrate the ability to use scientific inquiry and technological method.
K. Scientific Reasoning #3 Develop generalizations based on observations.
L. Communication #7 Use computers to organize data, generate models, and do research for problem solving.
Learning Results Guiding Principle:
Each Maine student must leave school as: I. A Clear and Effective Communicator; A. Uses oral, written, visual, artistic, and technological modes of expression.
Learning Results Secondary Standards:
B. Ecology #1 Illustrate the cycles of matter in the environment and explain their interrelationships.
C. Cells #1 Relate the parts of a cell to its function.
F. The Earth #1 Describe how air pressure, temperature, and moisture interact to cause changes in the weather.
G. The Universe #1 Describe how scientists gather data about the universe.
M. Implications of Science and Technology #2 Demonstrate the importance of resource management, controlling environmental impacts, and maintaining natural ecosystems.
Alignment with Standards B, C, F, G, and/or M requires teacher selection of systems examples in Countdown #8 that pertain to these standards.
AAAS Benchmarks: IIA; Systems.