West Virginia State Content Standards and Objectives

Science:
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. 9.1.4: conclude that science is a blend of creativity, logic and mathematics.
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.9.2.3: apply scientific approaches to seek solutions for personal and societal issues.
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.9.2.8: 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.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.9.3.2: apply evidence from models to make predictions about interactions and changes in systems.
SC.9.3.3: measure changes in systems using graphs and equations relating these to rate, scale, patterns, trends and cycles.
SC.9.3.4: 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.9.4.32: examine how scientists use seismographic evidence in determining structure and composition of the Earth’s interior.
SC.9.4.36: relate changes in the Earth’s surface to the motion of lithospheric plates
SC.9.4.37: summarize and discuss the evidentiary basis for the Theory of Plate Tectonics
SC.9.5.3: apply scientific skills and technological tools to design a solution that addresses a personal or societal need.
SC.9.5.4: analyze the consequences of imposed constraints on an engineering solution.

Math:
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 Uses basic and advanced procedures while performing the processes of computation
5 Understands and applies basic and advanced properties of the concepts of geometry
7 Understands and applies basic and advanced concepts of probability
6 Understands and applies basic and advanced concepts of statistics and data analysis
8 Understands and applies basic and advanced properties of functions and algebra
9 Understands the general nature and uses of mathematics

Science:
2 Understands Earth's composition and structure
8 Understands the structures and properties of matter
9 Understands the sources and properties of energy
10 Understands forces and motions
 

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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