8th Grade Science - Science Inquiry

Using the Scientific Method to Improve Your Social Life -

Abilities

Refine and refocus ill-defined questions
Clarify questions and inquires and direct them towards objects and phenomena that can be described, explained, or predicted by scientific investigations

Understanding

Understand that different kinds of questions suggest different kinds of scientific investigations. Some involve observing and describing objects, organisms, or events; some involve seeking more information; some involve discovery of new objects and phenomena; and some involve making models
Understand that mathematics is important in all aspects of scientific inquiry
Understand that technology used to gather data enhances accuracy, and allows scientists to analyze and quantify the results of investigations
Understand that scientific explanations emphasize evidence, and change when there is new evidence