Science 7-9

Appreciation of Science

Overall Expectations:

437 appreciate that the applications of science and technology can raise ethical dilemma

Specific Expectations:

use a multi-perspective approach, considering scientific, technological, economic, cultural, political, and environmental factors when formulating conclusions, solving problems, or making decisions on an STSE issue
discuss the pros and cons associated with the applications of science and technology

Overall Expectations:

428. consider observations and ideas from a variety of sources during investigations and before drawing conclusions

Specific Expectations:

ask questions and conduct research to confirm and extend their understanding
criticize arguments in which evidence, explanations, or positions do not reflect the diversity of perspectives that exist
recognize the importance of reviewing the basic assumptions from which a line of inquiry has arisen
expend the effort and time needed to make valid inferences
critically evaluate inferences and conclusions, cognizant of the many variables involved in experimentation
criticize arguments in which evidence, explanations, or positions do not reflect the diversity of perspectives that exist
seek new models, explanations, and theories when confronted with discrepant events or evidence