Oklahoma PASS Standards Science Process and Inquiry Grades 6-8 Process Standard 1: Observe and Measure 1.1 Identify qualitative and/or quantitative changes and conditions 1.2 Use appropriate tools 1.3 Use appropriate SI units Process Standard 2: Classify 2.1 Using observable properties place an object, organism into a classification system 2.2 Identify properties by which a set of objects, organisms or events could be ordered Process Standard 3: Experiment 3.1 Ask questions about the world and design investigations that lead to scientific inquiry 3.2 Evaluate the design of a scientific investigation 3.3 Identify variables and controls in an experimental set-up 3.4 Identify a testable hypothesis 3.5 Design and conduct experiments Page 1
3.6 Recognize potential hazards and practice safety procedures Process Standard 4: Interpret and Communicate 4.1 Report data in an appropriate method 4.2 Interpret data tables, line, bar trend 4.3 Evaluate data to develop reasonable explanation and/or predictions 4.4 Accept or reject hypothesis 4.5 Communicate scientific procedures and explanations Process Standard 5: Inquiry 5.1 Use systematic observations, make accurate measurements and identify control variables 5.2 Use technology to gather data and analyze results of investigation 5.3 Review data summarize data and form logical conclusions 5.4 Formulate and evaluate explanations proposed by examining and comparing evidence, suggest alternative explanations Life Science Grade 6 Page 2
Standard 3: Structure and Function in Living Systems 3.1 Cells are the building blocks of all organisms 3.2 Living systems are organized by levels of complexity Standard 4: Populations and Ecosystems 4.1 Organisms within an ecosystem are dependent on one another and on non-living components of the environment 4.2 In all environments, organisms with similar needs may compete with one another for resources Life Science Grade 7 Standard 2: Structure and Function in Living Systems 2.1 Living systems are organized by levels of complexity 2.2 Specialized structures perform specific functions at all levels of complexity Standard 3: Reproduction and Heredity 3.1 Characteristics of an organism result from inheritance and from interactions with the environment 3.2 Reproduction is essential for species survival. Page 3
Standard 4: Behavior and Regulations 4.1 Living organisms strive to maintain a constant internal environment 4.2 Living organisms have physical and/or behavioral responses to external stimuli Standard 5: Structures of the Earth System 5.1-5.2 Standard 6: Earth and the Solar System 6.1-6.2 Life Science Grade 8 Standard 3; Diversity and Adaptations 3.1 By classifying organisms, biologists consider details of internal and external structure 3.2 Organisms have a great variety of internal structures that enable them to survive in a specific habitat such as echolocation and seed dispersal Health/Safety Education Grades 5-8 Standard 1: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion, disease prevention and safety practices 1.1 Analyze how environment and personal health are related Page 4
Biotechnology Activities 1.2 Describe how lifestyle, pathogens, family history, and other risk factors are related to cause and prevention of disease and other health problems 1.3 Examine potential hazards at home, school and play; describe methods for prevention and procedures to follow in an event of an emergency 1.4 Identify foods within each of the basic food groups 1.5 Identify and demonstrate violence prevention 1.6 Demonstrate basic first aid kills 1.7 Describe the effects various diseases (cancer, diabetes) have 1.8 Demonstrate the structure and purpose of body systems - immune system 1.9 Identify ways to protect oneself from abuse 1.10 Examine the risks and identify destructive effects of alcohol, tobacco and drugs 1.11 Analyze interrelationships of body systems 1.12 Describe the dangers of prescription medications 1.13 Explain the relationship between caloric intake and level of activity in weight management Page 5
1.14 Identify individual and community responsibilities for protecting the environment and promoting health and safety Standard 2: The students will demonstrate the ability to access valid health information and health-promoting products and services 2.1 Analyze situations requiring health services 2.2 Analyze the cost and accessibility of health care services 2.3 Demonstrate the ability to utilize resources including technology from home, school and community in locating health information 2.4 Analyze how media influences the selection of information and products Standard 3: The students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks and safety risks 3.1 Describe and practice refusal skills pertaining to the use of alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, inhalants and other harmful substances Page 6
3.2 Practice positive ways to resolve conflicts 3.3 Examine how social pressures affect participation in risk-taking activities (using inhalants or steroids) 3.4 Identify ways to resolve problems and prevent violence 3.5 Describe techniques for coping with personal loss 3.6 Interpret physical and mental consequences of a poorly balanced diet and explain how diet choices, based upon fads, may provide inadequate nourishment and cause health problems 3.7 Distinguish between safe, risky and harmful behaviors in relationships 3.8 Analyze a personal health assessment to determine strengths and risks 3.9 Demonstrate strategies to manage stress 3.10 Identify the role of exercise, nutrition, hygiene, and relationships play in basic personal health needs 3.11 Investigate how to report potential dangerous situations to appropriate authorities. Page 7
Standard 4: The student will analyze the influence of culture, media, technology and other factors on health and safety 4.1-4.4 Standard 5: The student will use interpersonal skills to enhance health and safety 5.1-5.7 Standard 6: The student will demonstrate the ability to use goal setting and decisionmaking skills to enhance health 6.1-6.5 Standard 7: The student will become an advocate for health and safety enhancement of self, family and community 7.1-7.4 Technology Education Grades 6-10 Standard 1: The student will define the characteristics and scope of technology in our world today 1.1 Examine the evolution, application and significance of modern technology and its impac in our lives in the 21st century 1.2 Identify effects and reasons for commercialization of technology Page 8
Standard 2: The student will identify the core concepts of technology systems, resources and processes including optimization and trade-off of concepts Standard 3: The student will identify and describe the importance of technology and the relationships between and among technology and other fields 3.1 Recognize and describe technology transfer from one product to another. 3.2 Recognize and describe inventions and innovations shared across new technologies Standard 4: The student will identify and differentiate the cultural, social, economic and political effects of technology 4.1 Determine the impact and consequences of technology 4.2 Identify and describe the rapid or gradual changes in technology and the related effects Standard 5: The student will recognize the effects of technology on the environment Page 9
5.1 Describe technologies used to repair damage in the environment 5.2 Examine ways to reduce resource use through technology 5.3 Identify practices available for monitoring the environment to provide feedback for decisions Standard 6: The student will determine the connection between technological demands, values, and interests of society and the impact of these on the environment Standard 7: The student will identify the history and evolution of technology techniques, measurements, and resources Standard 8: The student will apply technology design process to create useful products and systems 8.1 Identify criteria required to determine an effective design process 8.2 Apply reasoning, problem solving, imagining, creating and constructing design and technology tools Page 10
Biotechnology Activities Standard 9: The student will describe technological advances that enhance science and mathematics and describe how science and mathematics advance technology Standard 10: The student will apply problem solving and critical thinking techniques for troubleshooting, research and development, invention, and innovation and experimentation and implement these strategies as a multidisciplinary approach Standard 11: The student will apply creativity in developing technology products and systems 11.1 Create a model to explain a solution to a problem 11.2 Test and evaluate a design for improvement 11.3 Identify quality controls necessary in technology product or system process Standard 12: The students will apply safe and proper use of tools, machines, materials, processes and technical concepts Page 11
Standard 13: The student will assess the impact of technology on products and systems 13.1 Design and use instruments to collect data for products 13.2 Use collected data to find trends and assist in technological development 13.3 Interpret and evaluate accuracy of information to determine usefulness 13.4 Synthesize data to draw conclusions regarding the effects of technology 13.5 Design forecasting techniques to evaluate results of altering natural resources Standard 14: The student will identify and describe advances and innovations in the energy power, biotechnology, communications, transportation, manufacturing, construction and agriculture techniques used to improve each field Page 12
Biotechnology Activities Standard 15: The student will identify and define how energy power, biotechnology, communications, transportation, manufacturing, construction, and agricultural principles necessary to create products and processes. Standard 16 The student will identify and define how energy power, biotechnology, communications, transportation, manufacturing, construction, and agricultural technologies apply to various occupational clusters Standard 17: The student will identify how technology systems are affected by energy-power, biotechnology, communications, transportation, manufacturing, construction, and agriculture Standard 18: The student will develop leadership, positive self-concepts, and individual potential in a technological society. Page 13
Standard 19: The student will explore the organization and management systems of business and industry. Standard 20: The student will explore career opportunities to determine occupational and educational choices. 20.1 Examine opportunities related to specific occupations 20.2 Examine educational opportunities related to future careers (additional career technology classes at the secondary level in the comprehensive high school and area career centers.. Page 14