Middle School Benchmarks: Characteristics of Scientific Knowledge

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

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

SC.8.N.2.1

Distinguish between scientific and pseudoscientific ideas.Cognitive Complexity/Depth of Knowledge Rating: Moderate

 

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

SC.8.N.2.2

Discuss what characterizes science and its methods.Cognitive Complexity/Depth of Knowledge Rating: Moderate

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
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