Unit 2
THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD
Weeks 3 & 4
September 13-24
Unit/Topic:
The Scientific Method
Unit Objective/Standards NGSS
NRC Framework, 2012, p. 30 1. Asking questions (for science) and defining problems (for engineering) 2. Developing and using models 3. Planning and carrying out investigations 4. Analyzing and interpreting data 5. Using mathematics and computational thinking 6. Constructing explanations (for science) and designing solutions (for engineering) 7. Engaging in argument from evidence 8. Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information
Secondary Standards ACT
IOD 303
Common Text
Asking questions, Using models, Planning, Investigation, Explain, Experiment