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.
11.A.3a Formulate hypotheses that can be tested by collecting data.
11.A.3f Interpret and represent results of analysis to produce findings.
11.A.3g Report and display the process and results of a scientific investigation.
B. Know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of
technological design.
11.B.3a Identify an actual design problem and establish criteria for determining the success of a solution.
11.B.3b Sketch, propose and compare design solutions to the problem considering available materials, tools, cost effectiveness and safety.
11.B.3c Select the most appropriate design and build a prototype or simulation.
11.B.3d Test the prototype using available materials, instruments and technology and record the data.
11.B.3e Evaluate the test results based on established criteria, note sources of error and recommend improvements.
11.B.3f Using available technology, report the relative success of the design based on the test results and criteria.