Student Learning Standards
Science State Goal 11:
Understand the processes of scientific inquiry and technological design to investigate questions, conduct experiments, and solve problems.
Illinois State Standards
A. Know and apply the concepts, principles, and processes of scientific inquiry.
B. Know and apply the concepts, principles, and processes of technological design.
District 15 Learner Statements
1.A. Design and fully conduct a scientific investigation based on the scientific method
2.A. Use appropriate technology to record and use data accurately
3.A. Understand the application of scientific knowledge in the process of investigating and experimenting
4.B. Identify an actual design problem and establish criteria for determining the success of a solution
5.B. Sketch, propose, and compare design solutions to the problem considering available materials, tools, cost effectiveness, and safety
6.B. Select the most appropriate design and build a prototype or simulation (e.g., rocket, air car)
7.B. Test the prototype using available materials, instruments, and technology and record the data
8.B. Evaluate the test results based on established criteria, note sources of error, and recommend improvements
9.B. Using available technology, report the relative success of the design based on the test results and criteria
10.A. Work to ensure a safe environment following safety procedures at all times
Science State Goal 12:
Understand the fundamental concepts, principles and interconnections of the life, physical, and earth/space sciences.
Illinois State Standards
A. Know and apply concepts that explain how living things function, adapt and change.
B. Know and apply concepts that describe how living things interact with each other and with their environment.
C. Know and apply concepts that describe properties of matter and energy and the interactions between them.
D. Know and apply concepts that describe force and motion and the principles that explain them.
E. Know and apply concepts that describe the features and processes of the earth and its resources.
F. Know and apply the concepts that explain the composition and structure of the universe and Earth's place in it.
District 15 Learner Statements
1.C. Understand basic chemical equations and symbols of elements and compounds
2.C. Understand the physical and chemical properties of matter (e.g., atoms, ions, molecules, elements, compounds, mixtures)
3.C. Explain the importance of the periodic table to classify and group elements
4.C. Know the different motion and interactions of atoms in solids, liquids, and gases
5.C. Know how the electron configuration of atoms governs the chemical properties of an element as atoms interact with one another
6.C. Read and understand basic equations and symbols of elements and compounds
7.C. Understand the conservation of matter in physical and chemical change
8.D. Understand the properties of motion (e.g., constant, variable, periodic motion; how motion is affected by forces; actions; actions and reactions caused by forces; the relationship between the strength of a force and its effect on an object's motion; trajectories; simple machines)
9.D. Know that an object's motion can be described by tracing and measuring its position over time
10.D. Understand Newton's Laws of Motion
Science State Goal 13:
Understand the relationships among science, technology and society in historical and contemporary contexts.
Illinois State Standards
A. Know and apply the accepted practices of science.
B. Know and apply concepts that describe the interaction between science, technology and society.
District 15 Learner Statements
1.A. Understand that questioning, response to criticism, and open communication are integral to the process of science
2.A. Know that an experiment must be repeated many times and yield consistent results before the results are accepted as correct
3.A. Understand ethics associated with scientific study (potential subjects must be fully informed of the risks and benefits associated with the research and their right to refuse to participate)
4.A. Identify and reduce potential hazards in science activities (e.g., ventilation, handling chemicals)