Mission, Vision, Competencies, Standards, and Benchmarks
A Statement of Curriculum CINCINNATI HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Edyth B. Lindner Campus Otto Armleder Memorial Education Center Founders’ Campus Martha S. Lindner Campus 2019 Edition
A Statement of Curriculum
CINCINNATI HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Edyth B. Lindner Campus
Otto Armleder Memorial Education Center
Founders’ Campus
Martha S. Lindner Campus
2019 Edition
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‣ Analyze data to define an optimal operational range for a proposed object, tool,<br />
process, or system that best meets criteria for success.<br />
Essential Questions:<br />
‣ Why is it important that we recognize universal patterns existing within our world?<br />
‣ What is the difference between truth <strong>and</strong> fact?<br />
‣ How do we identify patterns <strong>and</strong> use them to predict what will happen next?<br />
Competency: Using mathematics <strong>and</strong> computational thinking<br />
Description:<br />
In both science <strong>and</strong> engineering, mathematics <strong>and</strong> computation are fundamental tools for<br />
representing physical variables <strong>and</strong> their relationships. Students will learn to…<br />
‣ Use mathematical representations to describe <strong>and</strong>/or support scientific conclusions<br />
<strong>and</strong> design solutions<br />
‣ Apply mathematical concepts <strong>and</strong>/or processes to scientific <strong>and</strong> engineering questions<br />
<strong>and</strong> problems.<br />
‣ Use digital tools <strong>and</strong>/or mathematical concepts <strong>and</strong> arguments to test <strong>and</strong> compare<br />
proposed solutions to an engineering design problem.<br />
‣ Describe, measure, estimate, <strong>and</strong>/or graph quantities such as area, volume, weight,<br />
<strong>and</strong> time to address scientific <strong>and</strong> engineering questions <strong>and</strong> problems.<br />
Essential Questions:<br />
‣ How do I evaluate if this is the best approach to the problem?<br />
‣ How do I determine the best strategy to use for tackling a specific scientific problem?<br />
Competency: Constructing explanations <strong>and</strong> designing solutions<br />
Description:<br />
Science is a collaborative <strong>and</strong> dynamic process of forming <strong>and</strong> revising evidence-based<br />
explanations that enhance our underst<strong>and</strong>ing of God's creation. Engineering applies<br />
scientific explanations to design responsible solutions to real world problems. Students will<br />
learn to…<br />
‣ Construct an explanation using models or representations.<br />
‣ Construct a scientific explanation based on valid <strong>and</strong> reliable evidence obtained from<br />
sources (including the students’ own experiments) <strong>and</strong> the assumption that theories<br />
<strong>and</strong> laws that describe the natural world operate today as they did in the past <strong>and</strong> will<br />
continue to do so in the future.<br />
‣ Construct an explanation that includes qualitative or quantitative relationships<br />
between variables that predict <strong>and</strong>/or describe phenomena.<br />
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