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BIO.4

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Scientific and engineering practices. The student knows the contributions of scientists and recognizes the importance of scientific research and innovation on society. The student is expected to:

A student expectation is directly related to the knowledge and skills statement, is more specific about how students demonstrate their learning, and always begins with a verb. Student expectations are further broken down into their component parts, often referred to as “breakouts.”

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BIO.4 — Vertical Alignment

Vertical alignment shows student expectations in the same subject area at different grade levels that are related to or build upon one another.

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S.K.3.C

listen actively to others' explanations to identify important evidence and engage respectfully in scientific discussion.

S.1.3.C

listen actively to others' explanations to identify important evidence and engage respectfully in scientific discussion.

S.2.3.C

listen actively to others' explanations to identify important evidence and engage respectfully in scientific discussion.

S.3.3.C

listen actively to others' explanations to identify relevant evidence and engage respectfully in scientific discussion.

S.4.3.C

listen actively to others' explanations to identify relevant evidence and engage respectfully in scientific discussion.

S.5.3.C
listen actively to others' explanations to identify relevant evidence and engage respectfully in scientific discussion.
S.6.3.C
engage respectfully in scientific argumentation using applied scientific explanations and empirical evidence.
S.7.3.C
engage respectfully in scientific argumentation using applied scientific explanations and empirical evidence.
S.8.3.C
engage respectfully in scientific argumentation using applied scientific explanations and empirical evidence.
IPC.3.C
engage respectfully in scientific argumentation using applied scientific explanations and empirical evidence.
BIO.4

Scientific and engineering practices. The student knows the contributions of scientists and recognizes the importance of scientific research and innovation on society. The student is expected to:

CHEM.3.C
engage respectfully in scientific argumentation using applied scientific explanations and empirical evidence.
PHYS.3.C
engage respectfully in scientific argumentation using applied scientific explanations and empirical evidence.
AQUA.3.C
engage respectfully in scientific argumentation using applied scientific explanations and empirical evidence.
ASTRO.3.C
engage respectfully in scientific argumentation using applied scientific explanations and empirical evidence.
EARTH.3.C
engage respectfully in scientific argumentation using applied scientific explanations and empirical evidence.
ENVIR.3.C
engage respectfully in scientific argumentation using applied scientific explanations and empirical evidence.
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