| Common Curriculum Goals |
Content Standards |
AASL/AECT National Standards |
| Design and conduct scientific investigations
using knowledge of unifying concepts and processes, appropriate
tools and techniques. |
Use information resources to design and conduct
scientific investigations using knowledge of unifying concepts
and processes, appropriate tools and techniques. |
Access information efficiently and effectively
. . . 1. recognizes the need for information;
2. recognizes that accurate and comprehensive information is the
basis for intelligent decision making;
3. formulates questions based on information needs;
4. identifies a variety of potential sources of information;
5. develops and uses successful strategies for locating
information.
AASL/AECT #1 |
| Use analysis and interpretation to formulate
explanations and draw reasonable conclusions based on the
results of an investigation. |
Use information resources to formulate
explanations and draw reasonable conclusions based on the
results of an investigation. |
Evaluates information critically and
competently . . . 1. determines accuracy, relevance and
comprehensiveness;
2. distinguishes among facts, point of view, and opinion;
3. identifies inaccurate and misleading information;
4. selects information appropriate to the problem or question at
hand.
AASL/AECT #2 |
| Communicate investigations, explanations and
conclusions. |
Use information resources to communicate
investigations, explanations and conclusions. |
Uses information effectively and creatively . .
. 1. organizes information for practical application;
2. integrates new information into one's own knowledge;
3.applies information in critical thinking and problem solving;
4. produces and communicates information and ideas in
appropriate formats.
AASL/AECT #3 |
| Describe the role of science and technology in
local, national and global issues. |
Use information resources to understand the
role of science and technology in local, national and global
issues. |
Practices ethical behavior in regard to
information and information technology . . . 1. respects the
principles of intellectual freedom;
2. respects intellectual property rights;
3. uses information technology responsibly.
AASL/AECT |
