TABLE OF CONTENTS - Lindbergh School District

Strand 7: Scientific Inquiry
1. Science understanding is developed through the use of science process skills and scientific knowledge in
combination with scientific investigation, reasoning, and critical thinking
Major Objectives IS Suggested Activities Suggested Assessments
Concept D: Scientific inquiry includes
evaluation of explanations (hypotheses,
laws, theories) in light of scientific
principles (understandings)
a. Make predictions supported by scientific
knowledge/explanations.
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a. Students will create three paper airplanes
and select an area to fly the planes. Students
will make predictions about the length and
times of flight and determine what tools will
be needed to take appropriate
measurements. Students will do multiple
trials and list all variables. (1.3; 1.8)
a. Students will record all data in a chart and
display on a graph.
b. Evaluate the reasonableness of an
explanation.
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b. Students will use a cup of cold water and
begin adding salt to it one teaspoon at a
time, stirring after each addition and making
observations. Keep adding and stirring until
the salt will no longer disappear. They will
repeat using other liquids or temperatures.
(1.8; 3.8)
b. Students will draw conclusions by creating a
cause and effect fishbone chart (GO11).
c. Analyze whether evidence supports
proposed explanations.
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c. Students will use a cup of cold water and
begin adding salt to it one teaspoon at a
time, stirring after each addition and making
observations. Keep adding and stirring until
the salt will no longer disappear. They will
repeat using other liquids or temperatures.
(1.8; 3.8)
c. Students will draw conclusions by creating a
cause and effect fishbone chart (GO11).
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