Goals

Students will be able to:

week 1: 6.N.1.2 Explain why scientific investigations should be replicable. High (EOC) SC.6.N.1.3 Explain the difference between an experiment and other types of scientific investigation, and explain the relative benefits and limitations of each. High (EOC) SC.6.N.1.4 Discuss, compare, and negotiate methods used, results obtained, and explanations among groups of students conducting the same investigation. High (EOC) SC.6.N.1.5 Recognize that science involves creativity, not just in designing experiments, but also in creating explanations that fit evidence. Moderate (EOC) SC.6.N.2.1 Distinguish science from other activities involving thought. Moderate (EOC) SC.6.N.2.2 Explain that scientific knowledge is durable because it is open to change Moderate (EOC) SC.6.N.2.3 Recognize that scientists who make contributions to scientific knowledge come from all kinds of backgrounds and possess varied talents, interests, and goals.