Benchmarks: Characteristics of Scientific Knowledge
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BENCHMARK CODE |
BENCHMARK |
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SC.6.N.2.1 |
Distinguish science from other activities involving thought.Cognitive Complexity/Depth of Knowledge Rating: Moderate |
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SC.7.N.2.1 |
Identify an instance from the history of science in which scientific knowledge has changed when new evidence or new interpretations are encountered.Cognitive Complexity/Depth of Knowledge Rating: Low |
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SC.8.N.2.1 |
Distinguish between scientific and pseudoscientific ideas.Cognitive Complexity/Depth of Knowledge Rating: Moderate |
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SC.6.N.2.2 |
Explain that scientific knowledge is durable because it is open to change as new evidence or interpretations are encountered.Cognitive Complexity/Depth of Knowledge Rating: Moderate |
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SC.8.N.2.2 |
Discuss what characterizes science and its methods.Cognitive Complexity/Depth of Knowledge Rating: Moderate |
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SC.6.N.2.3 |
Recognize that scientists who make contributions to scientific knowledge come from all kinds of backgrounds and possess varied talents, interests, and goals.Cognitive Complexity/Depth of Knowledge Rating: Low |
