Abilities to Do Scientific Inquiry

A.) Identify questions and concepts that guide scientific investigations. B.) Design and conduct scientific investigations. C.) Use technology and mathematics to improve investigations and communications. D.) Formulate and revise scientific explanations and models using logic and evidence. E.) Recognize and analyze alternative explanations and models. F.) Communicate and defend a scientific argument. Olson, S., & Loucks-Horsley, S. (2000). Inquiry and the National Science Education Standards: A guide for teaching and learning. Washington, DC: National Research Council.