List of national and Washington state science education standards met by this module.
| National Science Education Standards . | Washington State Science Education Standards . |
|---|---|
| Grades 9–12: Science as Inquiry Standards Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry Understanding about scientific inquiry Physical Science Standards Structure and properties of matter Motion and forces Life Science Standards Mass, energy, and organization of living systems Behaviors of organisms Science and Technology Standards Understanding about science and technology | Grades 9–12: EALR 2 ~ Inquiry (Conducting analysis and thinking logically) The essence of scientific investigation involves the development of a theory or conceptual model that can generate testable predictions EALR 3 ~ Application (Science, Technology, and Society) The ability to solve problems is greatly enhanced by use of mathematics and information technologies EALR 4 ~ Life Sciences (Maintenance and Stability of Population) Scientists represent ecosystems in the natural world using mathematical models |
| Grades 6–8: EALR 2 ~ Inquiry (Questioning and Investigating) Models are used to represent objects, events, systems, and processes. Models can be used to test hypotheses and better understand phenomena, but they have limitations EALR 4 ~ Physical Sciences (Atoms and Molecules) Substances have characteristic intrinsic properties such as density, solubility, boiling point, and melting point, all of which are independent of the amount of the sample |
| National Science Education Standards . | Washington State Science Education Standards . |
|---|---|
| Grades 9–12: Science as Inquiry Standards Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry Understanding about scientific inquiry Physical Science Standards Structure and properties of matter Motion and forces Life Science Standards Mass, energy, and organization of living systems Behaviors of organisms Science and Technology Standards Understanding about science and technology | Grades 9–12: EALR 2 ~ Inquiry (Conducting analysis and thinking logically) The essence of scientific investigation involves the development of a theory or conceptual model that can generate testable predictions EALR 3 ~ Application (Science, Technology, and Society) The ability to solve problems is greatly enhanced by use of mathematics and information technologies EALR 4 ~ Life Sciences (Maintenance and Stability of Population) Scientists represent ecosystems in the natural world using mathematical models |
| Grades 6–8: EALR 2 ~ Inquiry (Questioning and Investigating) Models are used to represent objects, events, systems, and processes. Models can be used to test hypotheses and better understand phenomena, but they have limitations EALR 4 ~ Physical Sciences (Atoms and Molecules) Substances have characteristic intrinsic properties such as density, solubility, boiling point, and melting point, all of which are independent of the amount of the sample |
Note: EALR stands for Essential Academic Learning Requirement. Core concepts are stated in parentheses.