| Science
Standards and Progress Indicators |
| Standard
5.1 |
All
Students Will Learn to Identify Systems of Interacting Components and Understand
How Their Interactions Combine to Produce the Overall Behavior of the System |
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7. Recognize that
the behavior of a system may be different from the behavior of its components.
8. Explain how feedback
can be used to control the behavior of a system.
9. Identify and
diagram feedback loops that occur in biological or ecological systems.
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| Standard
5.2 |
All
Students Will Develop Problem-Solving, Decision-Making and Inquiry Skills,
Reflected by Formulating Usable Questions and Hypotheses, Planning Experiments,
Conducting Systematic Observations, Interpreting and Analyzing Data, Drawing
Conclusions, and Communicating Results. |
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13. Use technology
to present the design and results of investigation.
14. Evaluate conclusions,
weigh evidence, and recognize that arguments may not have equal merit.
15. Explain how
experimental results lead to further investigation.
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| Standard
5.3 |
All
Students Will Develop an Understanding of How People Of Various Cultures
Have Contributed to the Advancement of Science and Technology, and How Major
Discoveries and Events Have Advanced Science and Technology. |
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6. Recognize
the role of the scientific community in responding to changing social and
political conditions
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| Standard
5.4 |
All
Students Will Develop an Understanding of Technology as an Application of
Scientific Principles. |
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10. Recognize that
technological problems often create a demand for new scientific knowledge,
and cite present and past examples of the interrelationship and mutual
influence of science, technology, and society.
11. Participate in
a design project that identifies a problem, proposes and implements a
solution, and evaluates the consequences of that solution.
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| Standard
5.8 |
All
Students Will Gain An Understanding Of The Structure And Behavior Of Matter. |
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12. Demonstrate
different types of chemical reactions and the various factors affecting
reaction rates.
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| Standard
5.10 |
All
Students Will Gain An Understanding Of The Structure, Dynamics, And Geophysical
Systems Of The Earth |
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11. Use the evidence
provided by topography, fossils, rock stratification, ice cores, and radiometric
data to investigate the earth's changes.
14. Identify and
explain factors that influence water quality needed to sustain life.
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| Standard
5.12 |
All
Students Will Develop An Understanding Of The Environment As A System Of
Interdependent Components Affected By Human Activity And Natural Phenomena. |
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9. Use
scientific, economic, and other data to assess environmental risks and benefits
associated with human activity.
10. Apply the concept of ecosystems to understand and solve problems regarding
environmental issues.
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| Social
Studies Standards and Progress Indicators |
| Standard 6.5 |
All Students Will
Acquire Historical Understanding Of Varying Cultures Throughout The History
Of New Jersey, The United States, And The World |
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15. Interpret how
various cultures have adapted to their environments.
18. Evaluate the
mutual influence of technology and culture.
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| Standard 6.6 |
All Students Will
Acquire Historical Understanding Of Forces, Ideas, And Institutions Throughout
The History Of New Jersey, The United States, And The World |
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11. Apply economic
concepts and reasoning when evaluating historical and contemporary developments
and issues.
13. Evaluate how
the economic system meets wants and needs.
14. Analyze the
successes and failures of various economic systems in meeting the needs
and wants of their people.
15. Evaluate an economic
decision.
16. Analyze and evaluate
economic growth in the context of environmental conditions and sustainable
development.
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| Standard 6.7 |
All Students Will
Acquire Geographical Understanding By Studying The World In Spatial Terms |
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6. Recognize the
distinct characteristics of maps, globes, graphs, charts, diagrams, and
other geographical representations, and evaluate the utility of each in
solving geographical problems.
7. Translate maps
into appropriate graphics to display geographical information.
8. Answer geographical
questions regarding major physical and human characteristics.
11. Use and interpret
maps and other graphical representations to analyze, explain, and solve
geographical problems.
12. Use maps of physical
and human characteristics of the world to answer complex geographical
questions.
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| Cross-Content
Workplace Readiness Standards and Progress Indicators |
| Standard 2 |
All Students Will
Use Information, Technology, And Other Tools. |
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4. Develop, search,
and manipulate databases.
5. Access technology-based
communication and information systems.
6. Access and assess
information on specific topics using both technological (e.g., computer,
telephone, satellite) and print resources available in libraries or media
centers.
9. Use technology
to present designs and results of investigations.
10. Discuss problems
related to the increasing use of technologies.
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| Standard 3 |
All Students Will
Use Critical Thinking, Decision Making And Problem-Solving Skills. |
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1. Recognize and
define a problem, or clarify decisions to be made.
2. Use models, relationships,
and observations to clarify problems and potential solutions.
3. Formulate questions
and hypotheses.
4. Identify and access
resources, sources of information, and services in the school and the
community.
5. Use the library
media center as a critical resource for inquiry and assessment of print
and nonprint materials.
7. Conduct systematic
observations.
8. Organize, synthesize,
and evaluate information for appropriateness and completeness.
9. Identify patterns
and investigate relationships.
10. Monitor and validate
their own thinking.
12. Interpret and
analyze data to draw conclusions.
13. Select and apply
appropriate solutions to problem-solving and decision- making situations.
15. Apply problem-solving
skills to original and creative/design projects.
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| Standard 4 |
All Students Will
Demonstrate Self-Management Skills. |
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1. Set short and
long term goals.
2. Work cooperatively
with others to accomplish a task.
7. Describe the roles
people play in groups.
9. Use time efficiently
and effectively.
10. Apply study
skills to expand their own knowledge and skills.
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