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Properties of substances

Predicts properties of various elements based on understanding of the arrangement of elements in the periodic table

Motion of objects

Compares the speed and motion of objects with the motion of waves

Sound, light, and waves

Describes water waves and sound, relating the ideas of frequency, wave length, and speed, and by relating energy to amplitude

Properties of substances

Predicts properties of various elements based on understanding of the arrangement of elements in the periodic table (Grade 9)

Motion of objects

Describes the average speed, direction of motion, and average acceleration of objects (e.g., increasing, decreasing, constant acceleration) (Grade 9)

Sound, light, and waves

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Energy sources and kinds

Understands many forms of energy as they are found in common situations on earth and in the universe

Energy transfer and transformation

Understands that total energy is conserved; analyzes decreases and increases in energy during transfers in terms of total energy conservation

Structure of matter

Relates the structural characteristics of atoms to the principles of atomic bonding

Physical and chemical change

Analyzes and explains the factors that affect physical and chemical changes, and how matter and energy are conserved in a closed system

Systems

Analyzes and models systems using physical science and life science examples

Energy sources and kinds

Understands many forms of energy as they are found in common situations on earth and in the universe (Grades 9, 10)

Energy transfer and transformation

Understands that total energy is conserved; analyzes decreases and increases in energy during transfers, in terms of total energy conservation (life science applications)

Structure of matter

Relates the structural characteristics of atoms to the principles of atomic bonding (life science applications)

Physical and chemical change

Analyzes and explains the factors that affect physical and chemical? changes in living systems, and how matter and energy are conserved in a closed system (Apply)

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Nature of forces

Identifies various forces and their relative magnitudes, and explains everyday situations in terms of force

Forces to explain motion

Explains the effects of unbalanced forces in changing the direction of motion of objects

Nature of forces

Identifies various forces and their relative magnitudes, and explains everyday situations in terms of force (Grade 9)

Forces to explain motion

Explains the effects of unbalanced forces in changing the direction of motion of objects (Grade 9)

* Targeted Learnings for grade 10 are printed in bold because these are the benchmarks from the State.? Benchmarks designated for grade 10 are underlined, others are identified by the grade at which they are taught.

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Nature and properties of earth materials

Correlates the chemical composition of earth materials ? rocks, soils, water, gases of the atmosphere ? with properties that determine their use to humans

Nature and properties of earth materials

Correlates the chemical composition of earth materials - rocks, soils, water, gases of the atmosphere - with properties that determine their use to humans (Grade 9)

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Components and patterns of the earth system

Explains how patterns and arrangements of landforms, oceans, and atmosphere are determined by natural forces and how the theory of plate tectonics accounts for movement over time (Grade 7)

Components of the solar system and beyond (universe )

Understands that the solar system is in a galaxy in an expanding universe composed of immense numbers of stars and celestial bodies (Grade 8)

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Hydrosphere/atmosphere

Correlates global climate to energy transfer by the sun, cloud cover, the earth?s rotation, and positions of mountain ranges and oceans

Processes and interactions in the earth system

Understands that patterns of movement in the plates that comprise the earth?s surface are the result of outward transfer of the earth?s internal heat, and that historical patterns of movement can be identified from clues in rock formations; describes how volcanoes and earthquakes in Washington State occur because of this interaction (Grade 7)

History and evolution of the earth

Understands that fossils and radioactive elements can be used to correlate and determine the sequence of geological events

Interactions in the solar system and beyond

Understands that the earth, planets, sun, and the rest of the celestial bodies in the universe are continuing to evolve because of interactions between matter and forces of nature (Grade 8)

Hydrosphere/atmosphere

Correlates global climate to energy transfer by the sun, cloud cover, the earth?s rotation, and positions of mountain ranges and oceans (Grade 9)

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Basis of biological diversity

Classifies organisms into distinct groups according to structural, cellular, biochemical, and genetic characteristics

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Structure and organization of living systems

Understands that specific genes regulate the functions performed by structures within the cells of multicellular organisms

Molecular basis of heredity

Describes how genetic information (DNA) in the cell is controlled at the molecular level and provides genetic continuity between generations

Human biology

Compares and contrasts the specialized structural and functional systems that regulate human growth and development and maintain health

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Life processes and the flow of matter and energy

Explains how organisms can sustain life by obtaining, transporting, transforming, releasing, and eliminating matter and energy (Introduce)

Interdependence of life

Compares and contrasts the complex factors (biotic and abiotic) that affect living organisms? interactions in biomes, ecosystems, communities, and populations

Life processes and the flow of matter and energy

Explains how organisms can sustain life by obtaining, transporting, transforming, releasing, and eliminating matter and energy (Master)

Biological evolution

Investigates and examines the scientific evidence used to develop theories for evolution, speciation, adaptation, and biological diversity

Interdependence of life

Compares and contrasts the complex factors (biotic and abiotic) that affect living organisms? interactions in biomes, ecosystems, communities, and populations (Grade 9)

Environmental and resource issues

Analyzes the effects of natural events and human activities on the earth?s capacity to sustain biological diversity

* Targeted Learnings for grade 10 are printed in bold because these are the benchmarks from the State.? Benchmarks designated for grade 10 are underlined, others are identified by the grade at which they are taught.

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Questioning

Studies and analyzes questions and related concepts that guide scientific investigations

Designing and conducting investigations

Designs, conducts, and evaluates systematic and complex scientific investigations using appropriate technology, multiple measures, and safe approaches

Evidence and explanation

Formulates and revises scientific explanations and models using logic and evidence; recognizes and analyzes alternative explanations and predictions

Modeling

Uses mathematics, computers and/or related technology to model the behavior of objects, events, or processes

Communication

Researches, interprets, and defends scientific investigations, conclusions, or arguments; uses data, logic, and analytical thinking as investigative tools; expresses ideas through oral, written, and mathematical expression

Questioning

Studies and analyzes questions and related concepts that guide scientific investigations

Designing and conducting investigations

Designs, conducts, and evaluates systematic and complex scientific investigations using appropriate technology, multiple measures, and safe approaches

Evidence and explanation

Formulates and revises scientific explanations and models using logic and evidence; recognizes and analyzes alternative explanations and predictions

Modeling

Uses mathematics, computers and/or related technology to model the behavior of objects, events, or processes

Communication

Researches, interprets, and defends scientific investigations, conclusions, or arguments; uses data, logic, and analytical thinking as investigative tools; expresses ideas through oral, written, and mathematical expression

* Targeted Learnings for grade 10 are printed in bold because these are the benchmarks from the State.? Benchmarks designated for grade 10 are underlined, others are identified by the grade at which they are taught.

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Identifying problems

Studies and analyzes challenges or problems from local, regional, national, or global contexts in which science/technology can be or has been used to design a solution

Designing and testing solutions

Researches, models, simulates, and tests alternative solutions to a problem

Evaluating potential solutions

Proposes, revises, and evaluates the possible constraints, applications, and consequences of solutions to a problem or challenge

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Intellectual honesty

Analyzes and explains why curiosity, honesty, openness, and skepticism are integral to scientific inquiry

Limitations of science and technology

Identifies and analyzes factors that limit the extent of scientific investigation

Dealing with inconsistencies

Compares, contrasts, and critiques divergent results from scientific investigations based on scientific arguments and explanations

Evaluating methods of investigation

Analyzes and evaluates the quality and standards of investigative design, processes, and procedures

Evolution of scientific ideas

Knows that science involves testing, revising, and occasionally discarding theories; understands that scientific inquiry and investigation lead to a better understanding of the natural world and not to absolute truth

Intellectual honesty

Analyzes and explains why curiosity, honesty, openness, and skepticism are integral to scientific inquiry

Limitations of science and technology

Identifies and analyzes factors that limit the extent of scientific investigation

Dealing with inconsistencies

Compares, contrasts, and critiques divergent results from scientific investigations? based on scientific arguments and explanations

Evaluating methods of investigation

Analyzes and evaluates the quality and standards of investigative design, processes, and procedures

Evolution of scientific ideas

Knows that science involves testing, revising, and occasionally discarding theories; understands that scientific inquiry and investigation lead to a better understanding of the natural world and not to absolute truth

* Targeted Learnings for grade 10 are printed in bold because these are the benchmarks from the State.? Benchmarks designated for grade 10 are underlined, others are identified by the grade at which they are taught.

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All peoples contribute to science and technology

Analyzes how scientific knowledge and technological advances discovered and developed by individuals and communities in all cultures of the world contribute to changes in societies

Relationship of science and technology

Analyzes how the scientific enterprise and technological advances influence and are influenced by human activity (e.g., societal, environmental, economical, political, ethical considerations)

Careers and occupations using science, mathematics, and technology

Investigates the scientific, mathematical, and technological knowledge, training, and experience needed for occupational/career areas of interest

All peoples contribute to science and technology

Analyzes how scientific knowledge and technological advances discovered and developed by individuals and communities in all cultures of the world contribute to changes in societies

Relationship of science and technology

Analyzes how the scientific enterprise and technological advances influence and are influenced by human activity (e.g., societal, environmental, economical, political, ethical considerations)

Careers and occupations using science, mathematics, and technology

Investigates the scientific, mathematical, and technological knowledge, training, and experience needed for occupational/career areas of interest

* Targeted Learnings for grade 10 are printed in bold because these are the benchmarks from the State.? Benchmarks designated for grade 10 are underlined, others are identified by the grade at which they are taught.