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Science Curriculum Northern Illinois District Grade 7 XI. The Nature and Practice of Science State Goal: As a result of their schooling, students will be able to understand the processes of scientific inquiry and technological design to investigate questions, conduct experiments, and solve problems. Learning Standard A: Know and apply the concepts, principles, and processes of scientific inquiry. Problem identification Objective 1: Identify a topic or question about an object or event Objective 2: Formulate a testable question Formulate a hypothesis Objective 3: Define hypothesis Objective 4: Predict outcomes by using existing knowledge and/or simple research Conduct scientific experiments Objective 5: Identify controls and variables Objective 6: Limit experiment to all but one variable Objective 7: Determine quantities and qualities of materials used Objective 8: Conduct tests a reasonable number of times Observations and descriptions Objective 9: Observe without inferences an object or event using one or more of the five senses Objective 10: Describe an event using words, tables, and/or diagrams Data collection Objective 11: Gather information using quantitative and qualitative measurements Objective 12: Demonstrate a knowledge of using measurement instruments Objective 13: Organize and record collected data Analysis and conclusion Objective 14: Perform necessary calculations (e.g., formula, statistics, etc.) Objective 15: Construct a visual representation of data (e.g., graphs, charts, etc.) Objective 16: Compare results with predicted outcome Objective 17: Identify and hypothesize the existence of unexpected results Objective 18: Interpret the data Objective 19: Summarize and present the data Learning Standard B: Know and apply the concepts, principles, and processes of technological design. Experimental design Objective 1: Identify a design problem or need Objective 2: Establish a design criteria O