Outcome Chart - Manitoba - Science 9

Nature of Science and Technology

Overall Expectations:

A1. Recognize both the power and limitations of science as a way of answering questions about the world and explaining natural phenomena.

A2. Recognize that scientific knowledge is based on evidence, models, and explanations, and evolves as new evidence appears and new conceptualizations develop.

A3. Distinguish critically between science and technology in terms of their respective contexts, goals, methods, products and values.

A5. Recognize that science and technology interact with and advance one another.

Specific Expectations:

S1-0-8c Describe examples of how scientific knowledge has evolved in light of new evidence, and the role of technology in this evolution.

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Science, Technology, Society, and the Environment

Overall Expectations:

B2. Recognize that scientific and technological endeavours have been and continue to be influenced by human needs and the societal context of the time

B3. identify the factors that affect health, and explain the relationships among personal habits, lifestyle choices, and human health, both individual and social

Specific Expectations:

S1-0-3e Determine criteria for the evaluation of an STSE decision.

S1-0-5d Evaluate, using pre-determined criteria, different STSE options leading to a possible decision.

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Scientific and Technological Skills and Attitudes

Overall Expectations:

C2. demonstrate appropriate scientific inquiry skills when seeking answers to question

C4. demonstrate appropriate critical thinking and decision-making skills when choosing a course of action based on scientific and technological information

C5. demonstrate curiosity, skepticism, creativity, openmindedness, accuracy, precision, honesty, and persistence, and appreciate their importance as scientific and technological habits of mind

C6. employ effective communication skills and utilize information technology to gather and share scientific and technological ideas and data

C8. evaluate, from a scientific perspective, information and ideas encountered during investigations and in daily life

Specific Expectations:

S1-0-1b Select and justify various methods for finding the answers to specific questions.

S1-0-2a Select and integrate information obtained from a variety of sources. Include: print, electronic, specialists, other resource people.

S1-0-2a Select and integrate information obtained from a variety of sources. Include: print, electronic, specialists, other resource people.

S1-0-7a Draw a conclusion that explains the results of an investigation. Include: cause and effect relationships, alternative explanations, supporting or rejecting the hypothesis or prediction.

S1-0-7e Reflect on prior knowledge and experiences to develop new understanding.

S1-0-9d Value skepticism, honesty, accuracy, precision, perseverance, and open-mindedness as scientific and technological habits of mind

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