West Virginia State Content Standards and Objectives

Math
M.O.A1.2.1: formulate algebraic expressions for use in equations and inequalities that require planning to accurately model real-world problems.
M.O.A2.2.11: solve practical problems involving direct, inverse and joint variation.

Science
AC.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.
AC.2.4: properly and safely manipulate equipment, materials, chemicals, organisms and models.
AC.2.5: conduct explorations in a variety of environments (e.g., laboratories, museums, libraries, parks and other outdoors locations).
AC.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.
AC.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, applying).
AC.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.).
AC.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.
AC.3.3: measure changes in systems using graphs and equations relating these to rate, scale, patterns, trends and cycles.
AC.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).
AC.4.1: review the classification of matter using the periodic table; the use the kinetic molecular theory to explain physical states of matter; physical and chemical properties; and physical and chemical changes.
AC.4.15: perform calculations using the combined and ideal gas laws.
SC.9.1.1: formulate scientific explanations based on the student's observational and experimental evidence, accounting for variability in experimental results.
SC.9.1.3: recognize that science is based on a set of observations in a testable framework that demonstrate basic laws that are consistent.
SC.9.1.5: trace the development of key historical concepts and principles describing their impact on modern thought and life by identifying the scientist’s contributions.
SC.9.2.1: 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.9.2.2: demonstrate ethical practices for science (e.g., established research protocol, accurate record keeping, replication of results and peer review).
SC.9.2.6: 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.
SC.9.2.7: 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.9.3.1: 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.9.5.4: analyze the consequences of imposed constraints on an engineering solution.

Technology
TEC.9-12.1.1: use 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.9-12.3.1: 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.

National Standards Addressed

Math
3. Uses basic and advanced procedures while performing the processes of computation.
4. Understands and applies basic and advanced properties of the concepts of measurement.
8. Understands and applies basic and advanced properties of functions and algebra.
9. Understands the general nature and uses of mathematics.

Science
8. Understands the structure and properties of matter.
9. Understands the sources and properties of energy.
12. Understands the nature of scientific inquiry.

Technology
2. Knows the characteristics and uses of computer software programs.
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
• Social responsibility
• Accountability and adaptability

Bloom's Level Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Knowledge x x x x   Comprehension   x x     Application   x x     Analysis     x     Synthesis         x Evaluation         x