Competency Goal 1
The learner will develop abilities necessary to do and understand scientific inquiry.
Objectives
1.01 Identify biological questions and problems that can be answered through scientific investigations.
1.02 Design and conduct scientific investigations to answer biological questions.
1.03 Formulate and revise scientific explanations and models of biological phenomena using logic and
evidence to:
1.04 Apply safety procedures in the laboratory and in field studies:
1.05 Analyze reports of scientific investigations from an informed, scientifically literate viewpoint including
considerations of:
Objectives
1.01 Identify biological questions and problems that can be answered through scientific investigations.
1.02 Design and conduct scientific investigations to answer biological questions.
- Create testable hypotheses
- Identify variables.
- Use a control or comparison group when appropriate.
- Select and use appropriate measurement tools.
- Collect and record data.
- Organize data into charts and graphs.
- Analyze and interpret data.
- Communicate findings.
1.03 Formulate and revise scientific explanations and models of biological phenomena using logic and
evidence to:
- Explain observations.
- Make inferences and predictions.
- Explain the relationship between evidence and explanation.
1.04 Apply safety procedures in the laboratory and in field studies:
- Recognize and avoid potential hazards.
- Safely manipulate materials and equipment needed for scientific investigations.
1.05 Analyze reports of scientific investigations from an informed, scientifically literate viewpoint including
considerations of:
- Appropriate sample.
- Adequacy of experimental controls.
- Replication of findings.
- Alternative interpretations of the data.