West Virginia State Content Standards and Objectives

Mathematics:

M.O.8.2.9: represent and solve real-world grade-appropriate problems using multiple strategies and justify solutions.
M.O.G.3.9: draw conclusions in problem solving situations that include two and three dimensions of figures based on the properties of similarity.
M.O.G.3.10: investigate measures of angles and lengths of segments to determine the existence of a triangle (triangle inequality) and to establish the relationship between the measures of the angles and the length of the sides (with and without technology).
M.O.G.3.16: derive and justify formulas for area, perimeter, surface area, and volume using nets and apply them to solve real-world problems.
M.O.G.3.17: apply concepts of analytical geometry such as formulas for distance, slope, and midpoint and apply these to finding dimensions of polygons on the coordinate plane.
M.O.G.3.21: approximate the area of irregularly shaped regions based on the approximations and the attributes of the related region, develop a formula for finding the area of irregularly shaped regions.  Plan, organize and present results by justifying conclusions.

Science:

SC.9.1.2: recognize that science has practical and theoretical limitations.
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
SC.9.2.2: demonstrate ethical practices for science
SC.9.2.3: apply scientific approaches to seek solutions for personal and societal issues.
SC.9.2.6: use appropriate technology solutions 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
SC.9.4.1: demonstrate an understanding of the interconnections of biological, earth/space and physical science concepts.
SC.9.4.39: interpret topographic maps, weather maps and charts, and astronomical models such as solar systems, galaxies, constellations, stellar types and stellar evolution.
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.
SC.9.6.4: explore occupational opportunities in science and technology including the academic preparation necessary.
SC.9.6.5: engage in decision making activities and actions to resolve science-technology-society issues.
SC.10.1.2: recognize that science has practical and theoretical limitations.
SC.10.1.4: conclude that science is a blend of creativity, logic and mathematics.
SC.10.2.1: model and exhibit the skills, attitudes and/or values of scientific inquiry
SC.10.2.2: demonstrate ethical practices for science
SC.10.2.3: apply scientific approaches to seek solutions for personal and societal issues.
SC.10.2.4: properly and safely manipulate equipment, materials, chemicals, organisms and models.
SC.10.2.6: use appropriate technology solutions 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
SC.10.4.1: demonstrate an understanding of the interconnections of biological, earth and space and physical science concepts.
SC.10.4.32: observe and describe the effects of water on the earth’s surface
SC.10.5.2: research and design solutions to a personal or a societal problem created by technology.
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.

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.  Uses basic and advanced procedures while performing the processes of computation
4.  Understands and applies basic and advanced properties of the concepts of measurement
5.  Understands and applies basic and advanced properties of the concepts of geometry
9.  Understands the general nature and uses of mathematics

Science:

Nature of Science
11.  Understands the nature of scientific knowledge
12.  Understands the nature of scientific inquiry
13.  Understands the scientific enterprise

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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