Unit 2

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