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| You should be able to: | I can | I think I can | I can't | |
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| 1. | Distinguish between true and false sciences. | |||
| 2. | Name the genus and species of common animals such as cats and dogs. | |||
| 3. | Read a mercury thermometer. | |||
| 4. | Trace the path of blood from the heart back to the heart in writing. | |||
| 5. | Demonstrate knowledge of bones in the human hand orally. | |||
| 6. | Demonstrate knowledge of scientific terms, such as theory and hypothesis. | |||
| 7. | State reasonable, testable hypotheses and explain what makes them so. | |||
| 8. | Design a plan to solve a problem using the scientific method. | |||
| 9. | Demonstrate knowledge of different ecosystems. | |||
| 10. | Identify/characterize/define a current problem in science. | |||
| 11. | Explain what a food desert is and demonstrate its potential effects on humans, particularly those from traditionally marginalized populations. | |||
| 12. | Work successfully with a group to produce a researched report on an assigned topic related to science, such as recycling or soil erosion. |
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