Recognize and explain that a scientific theory is a well-supported and widely accepted explanation of nature and is not simply a claim posed by an individual. Thus, the use of the term theory in science is very different than how it is used in everyday life.
Course Number1111 |
Course Title222 |
2002040: | M/J Comprehensive Science 1 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current)) |
2002050: | M/J Comprehensive Science 1, Advanced (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current)) |
2001010: | M/J Earth/Space Science (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current)) |
2000010: | M/J Life Science (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current)) |
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2003010: | M/J Physical Science (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current)) |
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2002055: | M/J Comprehensive Science 1 Accelerated Honors (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current)) |
2003030: | M/J STEM Physical Science (Specifically in versions: 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current)) |
2002200: | M/J STEM Environmental Science (Specifically in versions: 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current)) |
2001025: | M/J STEM Astronomy and Space Science (Specifically in versions: 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current)) |
2000025: | M/J STEM Life Science (Specifically in versions: 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current)) |
2001100: | M/J Coastal Science 1 (Specifically in versions: 2022 and beyond (current)) |
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Laws and Theories in Nature | This lesson will begin with a presentation to discuss the major differences between hypotheses, theories and laws in science and society and identify several examples of laws and theories. The students will then go outside and make/write down/photograph examples of nature supporting these laws/theories. |
Investigate Cell Theory | This lesson allows students to investigate the Cell Theory. |
Using Evidence to Support the Theory of Plate Tectonics | In this lesson, students will analyze an informational text, a simulation and a video intended to support reading in the content area. The article addresses the use of computer models to predict that the Earth's tectonic plates will cease to move in the future. The evidence provided by these resources will be used to write an argument supporting the theory of plate tectonics. This lesson includes a note-taking guide, text-dependent questions, a writing prompt, answer keys, and a writing rubric. |