Standard #: SC.7.N.3.2


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Identify the benefits and limitations of the use of scientific models.


General Information

Subject Area: Science
Grade: 7
Body of Knowledge: Nature of Science
Big Idea: The Role of Theories, Laws, Hypotheses, and Models - The terms that describe examples of scientific knowledge, for example; "theory," "law," "hypothesis," and "model" have very specific meanings and functions within science.
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08
Date of Last Rating: 05/08
Status: State Board Approved
Assessed: Yes

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Related Access Points

Access Point Number Access Point Title
SC.7.N.3.In.2 Identify a benefit of using a model to explain how things work.
SC.7.N.3.Su.2 Recognize a benefit of using a model to explain how things work.
SC.7.N.3.Pa.2 Recognize a model of a common activity.


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Lesson Plans

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This is lesson 3 of 3 in the Goldilocks’ Café Just Right unit. This lesson focuses on systematic investigation on getting a cup of coffee to be the “just right” temperature and turbidity level. Students will use both the temperature probe and turbidity sensor and code using ScratchX during their investigation.

Just Right Goldilocks’ Café: Turbidity

This is lesson 2 of 3 in the Just Right Goldilocks’ Café unit. This lesson focuses on systematic investigation on getting a cup of coffee to be the “just right” level of turbidity. Students will use turbidity sensors and code using ScratchX during their investigation.

Just Right Goldilocks’ Café: Temperature

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Trick or Science: Catching the Light

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Deforestation

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Original Student Tutorials

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Perspectives Video: Expert

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Perspectives Video: Professional/Enthusiast

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Text Resource

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Unit/Lesson Sequence

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Student Resources

Original Student Tutorials

Name Description
Math Models and Social Distancing:

Learn how math models can show why social distancing during a epidemic or pandemic is important in this interactive tutorial.

From Flowers To Freckles: Mendel's Mighty Model:

Learn how scientists use models to simplify and understand the world around us. In this interactive tutorial, you'll also explore the benefits and limitations of scientific models.

Perspectives Video: Expert

Name Description
Large-scale Environmental Modeling:

Some scientists' labs are outside! Learn all about a large-scale environmental model called LILA!

Download the CPALMS Perspectives video student note taking guide.



Parent Resources

Perspectives Video: Expert

Name Description
Large-scale Environmental Modeling:

Some scientists' labs are outside! Learn all about a large-scale environmental model called LILA!

Download the CPALMS Perspectives video student note taking guide.



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