| STANDARD B1: INQUIRY, REFLECTION, AND SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS Students will understand the nature of science and demonstrate an ability to practice scientific reasoning by applying it to the design, execution, and evaluation of scientific investigations. Students will demonstrate their understanding that scientific knowledge is gathered through various forms of direct and indirect observations and the testing of this information by methods including, but not limited to, experimentation. They will be able to distinguish between types of scientific knowledge (e.g., hypotheses, laws, theories) and become aware of areas of active research in contrast to conclusions that are part of established scientific consensus. They will use their scientific knowledge to assess the costs, risks, and benefits of technological systems as they make personal choices and participate in public policy decisions. These insights will help them analyze the role science plays in society, technology, and potential career opportunities. |
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| B1.1 Scientific Inquiry |
Cell Biology - This event is a lab-oriented competition integrating content knowledge and process skill in the areas of cell biology and biochemistry. Disease Detectives - Student will use their investigative skills in the scientific study of disease, injury, health, and disability in populations or groups of people. There will be a focus on environment causes of public health problems. Ecology - Students will answer questions involving content knowledge and process skills in the area of ecology and adaptations in featured biomes. Experimental Design - This event will determine a team's ability to design, conduct, and report the findings of an experiment actually conducted on site. Five Star Science - Teams will compete in an academic pentathlon to demonstrate their overall understanding of five major science content areas (Inquiry and Data Analysis, Biology, Chemistry, Earth/Space Science, and Physics). Food Science - Teams will answer questions and perform experiments pertaining to food chemistry. Forensics - Given a scenario and some possible suspects, students will perform a series of tests. These tests, along with other evidence or test results will be used to solve a crime. Health Science - This event encompasses the anatomy and physiology of the nervous and circulatory system and the effects of drugs and diseases on their health. |
| B1.2 Scientific Reflection and Social Implications | Disease Detectives - Student will use their investigative
skills in the scientific study of disease, injury, health, and disability
in populations or groups of people. There will be a focus on environment
causes of public health problems.
Ecology - Students will answer questions involving content knowledge and process skills in the area of ecology and adaptations in featured biomes. Experimental Design - This event will determine a team's ability to design, conduct, and report the findings of an experiment actually conducted on site. Forensics - Given a scenario and some possible suspects, students will perform a series of tests. These tests, along with other evidence or test results will be used to solve a crime. |