3-5 SCIENTIFIC WAYS OF KNOWING BENCHMARKS

Here are the Benchmarks for Scientific Ways of Knowing for the Third to Fifth Grade.

Benchmark A:  

Distinguish between fact and opinion and explain how ideas and conclusions change as new knowledge is gained.

 Benchmark A Introduction Benchmark A Powerpoint
 Benchmark A Quiz Benchmark A Quiz Key
 Benchmark A Resources Benchmark A Miscellaneous

Benchmark B:  

Describe different types of investigations and use results and data from  investigations to provide the evidence to support explanations and conclusions.

 Benchmark B Introduction Benchmark B Powerpoint
 Benchmark B Quiz Benchmark B Quiz Key
 Benchmark B Resources Benchmark B Miscellaneous

Benchmark C:  

Explain the importance of keeping records of observations and investigations that are accurate and understandable.

 Benchmark C Introduction Benchmark C Powerpoint
 Benchmark C Quiz Benchmark C Quiz Key
 Benchmark C Resources Benchmark C Misc.

Benchmark D:  

Explain that men and women of diverse countries and cultures participate in careers in all fields of science.

 Benchmark D Introduction Benchmark D Powerpoint
 Benchmark D Quiz Benchmark D Quiz Key
 Benchmark D Resources Benchmark D Miscellaneous