State Goal 11:

Understand the processes of scientific inquiry and technological design to investigate questions, conduct experiments and solve problems.

A.  Know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of scientific inquiry.

B.  Know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of technological design.

State Goal 12:

Understand the fundamental concepts, principles and interconnections of the life, physical and earth/space sciences.

A.  Know and apply concepts that explain how living things function, adapt and change.

     Classification

     Cell Biology

     Genetics and Reproduction

     Change over Time

B.  Know and apply concepts that describe how living things interact with each other and with their environment.

C.  Know and apply concepts that describe properties of matter and energy and the interactions between them.

     Properties of Matter

     The Atom

     Acids and Bases

     Energy

     Light and Sound

D.  Know and apply concepts that describe force and motion and the principles that explain them.

E.  Know and apply concepts that describe the features and processes of the Earth and its resources.

     Earth's Structure

     The Earth's Dynamic Processes

     The Atmosphere

     Water

F.  Know and apply concepts that explain the composition and structure of the universe and Earth’s place in it.

State Goal 13:

Understand the relationships among science, technology and society in historical and contemporary contexts.
A.  Know and apply the accepted practices of science.

B.  Know and apply concepts that describe the interaction between science, technology and society.

Last Updated Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Bloomington High School Science Department
1202 E. Locust Street
Bloomington, IL  61701