Standard: Scientific Inquiry

Students develop scientific habits of mind as they use the processes of scientific inquiry to ask valid questions and to gather and analyze information. They understand how to develop hypotheses and make predictions. They are able to reflect on scientific practices as they develop plans of action to create and evaluate a variety of conclusions. Students are also able to demonstrate the ability to communicate their findings to others.

• Benchmark A: [K-2]
  Ask a testable question.
  

• Benchmark B: [K-2]
  Design and conduct a simple investigation to explore a question.
  

• Benchmark C: [K-2]
  Gather and communicate information from careful observations and simple investigation through a variety of methods.