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Ohio's Academic Content Standards in Science

Benchmarks

Scientific Inquiry
Students develop scientific habits of mind as they use the processes of scientific inquiry to ask valid questions, and to gather and analyze information. They understand how to develop hypotheses and make predictions. They are able to reflect on scientific practices as they develop plans of action to create and evaluate a variety of conclusions. Students are also able to demonstrate the ability to communicate their findings to others.
 
By the end of the K - 2 program:
A. Ask a testable question. (ORC Resources)
B. Design and conduct a simple investigation to explore a question. (ORC Resources)
C. Gather and communicate information from careful observations and simple investigation through a variety of methods. (ORC Resources)
 
By the end of the 3 - 5 program:
A. Use appropriate instruments safely to observe, measure and collect data when conducting a scientific investigation. (ORC Resources)
B. Organize and evaluate observations, measurements and other data to formulate inferences and conclusions. (ORC Resources)
C. Develop, design and safely conduct scientific investigations and communicate the results. (ORC Resources)
 
By the end of the 6 - 8 program:
A. Explain that there are differing sets of procedures for guiding scientific investigations and procedures are determined by the nature of the investigation, safety considerations and appropriate tools. (ORC Resources)
B. Analyze and interpret data from scientific investigations using appropriate mathematical skills in order to draw valid conclusions. (ORC Resources)
 
By the end of the 9 - 10 program:
A. Participate in and apply the processes of scientific investigation to create models and to design, conduct, evaluate and communicate the results of these investigations. (ORC Resources)
 
By the end of the 11 - 12 program:
A. Make appropriate choices when designing and participating in scientific investigations by using cognitive and manipulative skills when collecting data and formulating conclusions from the data. (ORC Resources)