Project Description
- SCI.1 Lead Scientific Investigations: I can plan and carry out a scientific investigation.
- SCI.2 Analyze and Interpret Data: I can analyze and interpret data to construct evidence-based explanations.
- SCI.3 Develop and Use Models: I can develop and use models to make predictions about phenomena, analyze systems, and communicate ideas.
- SCI.4 Technical Writing: I can engage in polished, professional technical writing for a range of purposes.
Open Resources Aligned to Each Competency
Student Guide: Designing a Scientific Investigation
Description A scientific investigation is what scientists use to explore the world around us and answer questions that we may have. To carry out the investigation, scientists use a process called the scientific method. Authors: Jim Novak and Jessica Thacher
Student Guide: Analyze and Interpret Data
Description In science, it is important to collect data and analyze data to draw conclusions about scientific claims. Author: Jim Novak
Studio Guide: Climate Change
Description In this studio, students explore multiple perspectives of climate change, then take a position based on the evidence, and work to persuade an audience to take action. Author: Created by reDesign LLC in partnership with B-21 © 2017
Student Guide: Building a Scientific Model
Description A Model can be a physical representation-- such as a drawing, 3D construction, simulation, or prototype-- of an object, phenomenon, system, pattern, or process. Author: Jim Novak
Studio Guide: Nature vs. Nurture
Description You hear it all the time: You will never become “this” or “that” because that is not who you were meant to be. But the question that often goes unanswered is how much of who you are actually is in your DNA? How much of what you do is from [...]
Learning Activity Template: Data Analysis
Description When viewing a data source, use this template to analyze the data and look for patterns and conclusions. Author: Created by reDesign LLC in partnership with B-21 © 2017
Science Competencies and Continua
SCI.1 Lead Scientific Investigations: I can plan and carry out a scientific investigation. SCI.2 Analyze and Interpret Data: I can analyze and interpret data to construct evidence-based explanations. SCI.3 Develop and Use Models: I can develop and use models to make predictions about phenomena, analyze systems, and communicate ideas. SCI.4 Technical Writing: I [...]
Student Guide: Writing a Lab Report
Description This guide is to help you write a lab report for an investigation that you have designed and carried out. In this guide, you will learn a standard format for a lab report, what should be included in the report and how to go about writing the report. Author: [...]
Studio Guide: It’s Alive! Well…Maybe
Description One thing that scientists do to make their work known is publish their work. By doing this, it lets other people know about the work that they are doing, and gives other people the opportunity to research further and complete their own work on the topic. In this studio you will [...]
Student Guide: Writing a Science Lab Report
Description This student-facing performance task guide describes the process for writing a scientific lab report. It explains what a lab report is, offers exemplars to analyze, and provides a step-by-step guide. Author: Created by reDesign LLC in partnership with B-21 © 2017
Student Guide: How to Develop a Model
Description This student-facing performance task guide describes the process for students selecting, building, and using a scientific model. Author: Sydney Schaef
Student Guide: Science Technical Writing
Description Technical writing is a form of communication used in many occupational fields. The role of technical writing is to share information in a professional setting. One common form of technical writing is instructional manuals. In science, technical writing is often in the form of a lab report. Author: Jim [...]
Studio Guide: The Spread of a Pathogen
Description This student-facing studio guide... Author: Jim Novak
Student Guide: Designing a Science Investigation
Description This student-facing performance task guide describes the process for framing a scientific question and designing an investigation to support the inquiry. Author: Created by reDesign LLC in partnership with B-21 © 2017
I love what I am seeing on the science competencies. Did you go beyond technical writing? For instance, did you look at the SEP for using mathematics and computational thinking? Or any others?