2008-2009: AZ Adult
Program:
ACYR
A. Nature of Science
B. Science as Inquiry
C. Science and Technology
D. Life Science
E. Physical Science
F. Earth and Space Science
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Nature
of Science Sub-Indicators |
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1. Understands and uses the processes of scientific investigation
and scientific ways of knowing. |
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Indicator B: The learner understands the processes of scientific
investigation and concepts that unify scientific disciplines
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Science
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1. Designs, conducts, describes and evaluates investigations. |
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2. Understands and applies concepts that unify scientific
disciplines. |
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Indicator C: The learner understands the connections between
science and technology
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Science and Technology Sub-Indicators |
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1. Understands the impact of science and technology on human
activity and the environment. |
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Life
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1. Understands the characteristics of living things and the
diversity of |
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2. Understands the |
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3. Understands how organisms change over time in terms of
biological adaptations and genetics. |
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4. Understands the major structures and functions of the human
body systems. |
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Indicator E: The learner understands the nature of matter and
energy, including their forms, the changes they undergo and their interactions
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Physical
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1. Understands energy and matter have multiple forms and can be
changed from one form to another. |
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2. Understands chemical reactions are processes in which atoms
are rearranged into different |
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3. Understands that electricity and magnetism are related effects
that |
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Indicator F: The learner understands the composition, formative
processes and history of the Earth, the solar system and the universe
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Earth
and Space Science Sub-Indicators |
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1. Understands the composition of Earth, including its
atmosphere, |
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2. Understands the basic |
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3. Explains how geologic evidence allows us to understand the
evolution of life on Earth. |
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4. Analyzes the Earth’s cycles and processes of change. |
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