West Virginia State Content Standards and Objectives

Mathematics
M.O.CM.2.1: use a variety of problem-solving strategies (e.g., draw a diagram, look for a pattern, work backwards) to solve real-world problems.
M.O.CM.2.4: choose the appropriate formulas to solve workplace problems and judge the reasonableness of the solutions.
M.O.CM.5.2: integrate other disciplines into the study of mathematics through simulations, research, and projects.
M.O.G.3.11: verify and justify the basis for the trigometric ratios by applying properties of similar triangles and use the results to find inaccessible heights and distances. Using the ratios of similar triangles to find unknown side lengths and angle measures, construct a physical model that illustrates the use of a scale drawing in a real-world situation.
M.O.T.3.8: investigate real-world problems within a project based investigation involving triangles using the trigometric functions, the law of sines and the law of cosines, justify and present results.

Science
AP.1.1: formulate scientific explanations based on the student’s observational and experimental evidence, accounting for variability in experimental results.
AP.1.2: recognize that science has practical and theoretical limitations.
AP.1.3: recognize that science is based on a set of observations in a testable framework that demonstrate basic laws that are consistent.
AP.1.4: conclude that science is a blend of creativity, logic and mathematics.
AP.1.5: trace the development of key historical concepts and principles describing their impact on modern thought and life by identifying the scientist’s contributions.
AP.1.6: integrate the history of science with cultural history to demonstrate that scientists work within their historical surroundings and are affected by them.
AP.2.1: model and exhibit the skills, attitudes and/or values of scientific inquiry (e.g., curiosity, logic, objectivity, openness, skepticism, appreciation, diligence, integrity, ethical practice, fairness, creativity).
AP.2.2: demonstrate ethical practices for science (e.g., established research protocol, accurate record keeping, replication of results and peer review).
AP.2.3: apply scientific approaches to seek solutions for personal and societal issues.
AP.2.5: conduct explorations in a variety of environments (e.g., laboratories, museums, libraries, parks and other outdoors locations).
AP.2.6: use appropriate technology solutions (e.g., computer, CBL, probe interfaces, software) to measure and collect data; interpret data; analyze and/or report data; interact with simulations; conduct research; and to present and communicate conclusions.
AP.2.7: demonstrate science processes within a problem solving setting (e.g., observing, measuring, calculating, communicating, comparing, ordering, categorizing, classifying, relating, hypothesizing, predicting, inferring, considering alternatives, and applying).
AP.2.8: design, conduct, evaluate and revise experiments (e.g., identify questions and concepts that guide investigations; design investigations; identify independent and dependent variables in experimental investigations; manipulate variables to extend experimental activities; use technology and mathematics to improve investigations and communications; formulate and revise scientific explanations and models using logic and evidence; recognize alternative explanations; communicate and defend a scientific argument).
AP.3.1: analyze systems to understand the natural and designed world; use systems analysis to make predictions about behaviors in systems; recognize order in units of matter, objects or events.
AP.3.2: apply evidence from models to make predictions about interactions and changes in systems.
AP.3.4: understand that different characteristics, properties or relationships within a system might change as its dimensions are increased or decreased (e.g., scale up, scale down).
AP.5.3: apply scientific skills and technological tools to design solutions that address personal and societal needs.
AP.5.5: use appropriate technology solutions to measure and gather data; interpret data; analyze data; and to present and communicate conclusions.
AP.6.2: explore occupational opportunities in science and technology including the academic preparation necessary.
PTC.1.1: formulate scientific explanations based on the student's observational and experimental evidence, accounting for variability in experimental results.
PTC.1.2: recognize that science has practical and theoretical limitations.
PTC.1.3: recognize that science is based on a set of observations in a testable framework that demonstrate basic laws that are consistent.
PTC.1.4: conclude that science is a blend of creativity, logic and mathematics.
PTC.1.5: trace the development of key historical concepts and principles describing their impact on modern thought and life by identifying the scientist’s contributions.
PTC.2.1: model and exhibit the skills, attitudes and/or values of scientific inquiry (e.g., curiosity, logic, objectivity, openness, skepticism, appreciation, diligence, integrity, ethical practice, fairness, creativity).
PTC.2.2: demonstrate ethical practices for science (e.g., established research protocol, accurate record keeping, replication of results and peer review).
PTC.2.3: apply scientific approaches to seek solutions for personal and societal issues .
PTC.2.5: conduct explorations in a variety of environments (e.g., laboratories, museums, libraries, parks and other outdoors locations).
PTC.2.6: use appropriate technology solutions (e.g., computer, CBL, probe interfaces, software) to measure and collect data; interpret data; analyze and/or report data; interact with simulations; conduct research; and to present and communicate conclusions.
PTC.2.7: demonstrate science processes within a problem solving setting (e.g., observing, measuring, calculating, communicating, comparing, ordering, categorizing, classifying, relating, hypothesizing, predicting, inferring, considering alternatives, and applying).
PTC.2.8: design, conduct, evaluate and revise experiments (e.g., identify questions and concepts that guide investigations; design investigations; identify independent and dependent variables in experimental investigations; manipulate variables to extend experimental activities; use technology and mathematics to improve investigations and communications; formulate and revise scientific explanations and models using logic and evidence; recognize alternative explanations; communicate and defend a scientific argument).
PTC.3.1: analyze systems to understand the natural and designed world; use systems analysis to make predictions about behaviors in systems; recognize order in units of matter, objects or events.
PTC.3.2: apply evidence from models to make predictions about interactions and changes in systems.
PTC.3.4: understand that different characteristics, properties or relationships within a system might change as its dimensions are increased or decreased (e.g., scale up, scale down).
PTC.5.3: apply scientific skills and technological tools to design solutions that address personal and societal needs.
PTC.5.5: use appropriate technology solutions to measure and gather data; interpret data; analyze data; and to present and communicate conclusions.
PTC.6.2: explore occupational opportunities in science and technology including the academic preparation necessary.
PTC.6.3: engage in decision making activities and actions to resolve science-technology-society issues.
SC.10.1.1: formulate scientific explanations based on historical observations and experimental evidence, accounting for variability in experimental results.
SC.10.1.2: recognize that science has practical and theoretical limitations.
SC.10.1.3: recognize that science is based on a set of observations in a testable framework that demonstrate basic laws that are consistent.
SC.10.1.4: conclude that science is a blend of creativity, logic and mathematics.
SC.10.1.5: trace the development of key historical concepts and principles describing their impact on modern thought and life by identifying the scientist’s contributions.
SC.10.2.1: model and exhibit the skills, attitudes and/or values of scientific inquiry (e.g., curiosity, logic, objectivity, openness, skepticism, appreciation, diligence, integrity, ethical practice, fairness, creativity).
SC.10.2.2: demonstrate ethical practices for science (e.g., established research protocol, accurate record keeping, replication of results and peer review).
SC.10.2.3: apply scientific approaches to seek solutions for personal and societal issues.
SC.10.2.5: conduct explorations in a variety of environments (e.g., laboratories, museums, libraries, parks and other outdoors locations).
SC.10.2.6: use appropriate technology solutions (e.g., computer, CBL, probe interfaces, software) to measure and collect data; interpret data; analyze and/or report data; interact with simulations; conduct research; and present and communicate conclusions.
SC.10.2.7: demonstrate science processes within a problem solving setting (e.g., observing, measuring, calculating, communicating, comparing, ordering, categorizing, classifying, relating, hypothesizing, predicting, inferring, considering alternatives, and applying).
SC.10.2.8: design, conduct, evaluate and revise experiments (e.g., identify questions and concepts that guide investigations; design investigations; identify independent and dependent variables in experimental investigations; manipulate variables to extend experimental activities; use technology and mathematics to improve investigations and communications; formulate and revise scientific explanations and models using logic and evidence; recognize alternative explanations; communicate and defend a scientific argument).
SC.10.3.1: analyze systems to understand the natural and designed world; use systems analysis to make predictions about behaviors in systems; recognize order in units of matter, objects or events.
SC.10.3.2: apply evidence from models to make predictions about interactions and changes in systems.
SC.10.3.4: understand that different characteristics, properties or relationships within a system might change as its dimensions are increased or decreased (e.g., scale up, scale down).
SC.10.4.25: apply Newton’s Laws of Motion to depict the relationship among rate, force, momentum, work, and time using kinematics graph and mathematical models.
SC.10.5.3: compare and test modifications to an engineering design.
SC.10.5.4: utilize technology to communicate designs, results and conclusions.
SC.10.6.5: engage in decision making activities and actions to resolve science-technology-society issues.

Technology
TEC.9-12.1.1: data input skills appropriate to the task.
TEC.9-12.1.2: demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use of hardware components, software programs, and their connections.
TEC.9-12.2.1: practice ethical behavior in using computer-based technology for class assignments and projects.
TEC.9-12.2.2: adhere to Fair Use and Multimedia Copyright Guidelines, citing sources of copyrighted materials in papers, projects and multi-media presentations.
TEC.9-12.3.1: integrate advanced technology application skills in the use of the word processor, database and spreadsheet.
TEC.9-12.3.2: select and use appropriate technology tools to efficiently collect, analyze and display data that is relevant to class assignments.
TEC.9-12.3.4: create, publish, and present projects related to content areas using a variety of technological tools. 
TEC.9-12.4.1: use telecommunications and online resources for the purpose of communicating with audiences inside and outside of the classroom.
TEC.9-12.5.1: use a variety of strategies to acquire information from electronic resources
TEC.9-12.5.2: conduct online research and evaluate the information found as to the validity, appropriateness, content and usefulness.  

National Standards Addressed

Mathematics
1.  Uses a variety of strategies in the problem-solving process
2.  Understands and applies basic and advanced properties of the concepts of numbers.
3.  Understands and applies basic and advanced concepts of statistics and data analysis
4.  Understands the general nature and uses of mathematics
5.  Understands and applies basic and advanced properties of the concepts of geometry
6.  Understands and applies basic and advanced properties of functions and algebra
7.  Understands the general nature and uses of mathematics

Nature of Science
1.  Understands forces and motion
2.  Understands the nature of scientific knowledge
3.  Understands the nature of scientific inquiry
4.  Understands the sources and properties of energy
11.Understands the nature of scientific knowledge
12.Understands the nature of scientific inquiry

Technology
1.  Knows the characteristics and uses of computer hardware and operating systems
2.  Knows the characteristics and uses of computer software programs
3.  Understands the relationships among science, technology, society, and the individual
4.  Understands the nature of technological design
5.  Understands the nature and operation of systems
6.  Understands the nature and uses of different forms of technology

21st Century Skills

• Creativity and intellectual curiosity
• Critical thinking and systems thinking
• Problem identification, formulation, and solution
• Thinking and problem-solving skills
• Communication skills
• Information and media literacy skills
• Interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Social responsibility
• Self-direction
• Accountability and adaptability

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