Plan and carry out investigations that provide evidence in support of explanations.
^factors that could have impacted the results beyond human error.
Develop, revise, evaluate, select, and use models to represent and explain data, phenomena, relationships. *show with images, symbols, labels, colors and a key, not tell with words.
Construct, evaluate, and defend explanations/ arguments using appropriate and sufficient evidence and scientific reasoning, supported by multiple sources of evidence, including student- generated sources.
* includes correctly citing
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I can conduct investigations by designing and following a procedure that anticipates and minimizes potential sources of error in order to produce data.
My data analysis includes the identification of possible limitations^ and an explanation for how they may have affected the outcomes.
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My model is organized in a way that is easily followed by the viewer which may require the use of scale, perspective and Proportion.
I can use multiple complex models to connect discreet ideas and show an in depth understanding of relationships between components.
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My claim clearly evaluates the relationships by making comparisons, or defining contradictions/nuances, without losing relevance.
I organize or combine pieces of evidence in a logical way to clearly connect all relationships stated in my claim.
My reasoning accounts for possible limitations or contradictions in the evidence in order to show an in-depth understanding of scientific principles.