Skill Descriptor: Plan investigations to answer questions about relationships between and among variables observed in natural and technical sensory systems.

Global Competencies: CTPS, ICE

Achievement Indicators:

• Ask questions about phenomena that lead to fair scientific tests or practical problems to solve
• Consider dependent, independent, and control variables to formulate hypotheses for scientific inquiry
• Choose and explain the required equipment and materials to carry out scientific inquiry
• Brainstorm working criteria (specifications, constraints, etc.) for scientific inquiry
• Describe the investigation procedures for fair tests
• Respond to the ideas of others and acknowledge their contributions

Skill Descriptor: Collect and represent data using tools and methods appropriate for investigations of natural and technical sensory systems.

Global Competencies: CTPS, ICE, SASM

Achievement Indicators:

• Select and use measurement tools and equipment
• Collect and record qualitative and quantitative data using formal measurements, drawings, charts, maps, graphs, labelled drawings, tables, and various methods
• Create models that describe and/or predict phenomena

Skill Descriptor: Analyze and interpret qualitative and quantitative data to construct explanations and conclusions.

Global Competencies: CTPS, iCE

Achievement Indicators:

• Represent and organize titled and labelled collected data using drawings, digital technologies, simple text, tables, and other graphical formats
• Interpolate or extrapolate from patterns or trends in collected data
• Classify and sort objects and events
• Confirm the validity/reliability of tests and identify possible sources of errors
• Confirm or refute hypotheses using collected data, other sources, and/or reliable media
• Identify new questions that arise from scientific inquiry or new information

Skill Descriptor: Communicate procedure, result, and conclusion using a variety of media and working collaboratively.

Global Competencies: CL, CM, CTPS, ICE, SASM

Achievement Indicators:

• Communicate procedures, results, and conclusions of scientific inquiry in a clear and logical order
• Use science, mathematics, and technology language that others understand
• Discuss observations and ideas from scientific inquiry, peers, educators, and/or guests
• Support or refute hypotheses using evidence from data analysis
• Communicate how problems were solved or can be solved
• Suggest reasons if data does not follow general trends or expected relationships
• Work collaboratively with team members to develop and carry out plans, and examine own knowledge and knowledge of peers

Skill Descriptor: Apply scientific and technological knowledge and an understanding of sustainable practices responsibly with respect to natural and technical sensory systems.

Global Competencies: CTPS, ICE, SASM

Achievement Indicators:

• Consider how contact with Europeans has impacted Wabanaki connections to the natural world
• Explore careers in related areas of personal interest
• Apply science and technological knowledge when considering issues of concern
• Develop models of natural phenomena or solutions to problems
• Use equipment safely while carrying out scientific inquiry
• Use tools and materials safely when building models and prototypes
• Reflect on aspects of applications, decisions, and possible actions of issues of concern
• Promote health and well-being of wayfinding organs/structures for self and others

Skill Descriptor: Plan investigations to answer questions about relationships between and among variables observed in matter and Earth surface processes.

Global Competencies: CTPS, ICE

Achievement Indicators:

• Ask questions from observation of phenomena, models, or unexpected results that lead to fair scientific tests or practical problems to solve
• Determine dependent, independent, and control variables to formulate hypotheses for scientific inquiry
• Define problems and working criteria for scientific inquiry
• Choose and explain the required equipment and materials to carry out fair tests or build models or prototypes
• Develop investigation procedures for fair tests with guidance
• Respond to the ideas of others and acknowledge their contributions

Skill Descriptor: Collect and represent data using tools and methods appropriate for investigations of matter and Earth surface processes.

Global Competencies: CTPS, ICE, SASM

Achievement Indicators:

• Select and use measurement tools and equipment
• Collect and record qualitative and quantitative data using formal measurements, drawings, charts, maps, graphs, labelled drawings, tables, and various methods
• Create models that describe relationships amongst variables
• Apply scientific ideas or technological principles to fair tests or models

Skill Descriptor: Analyze and interpret qualitative and quantitative data to construct explanations and conclusions.

Global Competencies: CTPS, ICE

Achievement Indicators:

• Represent and organize titled and labelled collected data using drawings, digital technologies, simple text, tables, and other graphical formats
• Evaluate the precision/validity/reliability of tests and identify possible sources of errors
• Interpret maps, graphs, statistics and probability across spatial and temporal scales
• Apply mean, median, mode, and variability concepts in data analysis
• Confirm or refute hypotheses using collected data, other sources, and/or reliable media
• Identify new questions that arise from scientific inquiry or new information

Skill Descriptor: Communicate procedure, result, and conclusion using a variety of media and working collaboratively.

Global Competencies: CL, CM, CTPS, ICE, SASM

Achievement Indicators:

• Communicate procedures, results, and conclusions of scientific inquiry in a clear and logical order
• Use formal science, mathematics, and technology language
• Discuss observations and ideas from scientific inquiry, peers, educators, and/or guests
• Support or refute hypotheses using evidence from data analysis
• Communicate how problems were solved or can be solved
• Suggest reasons if data does not follow general trends or expected relationships
• Work collaboratively with team members to develop and carry out plans, and examine own knowledge and knowledge of peers

Skill Descriptor: Apply scientific and technological knowledge and an understanding of sustainable practices responsibly with respect to matter and Earth surface processes.

Global Competencies: CTPS, ICE, SASM, SGC

Achievement Indicators:

• Discuss how contact with Europeans has impacted Wabanaki connections to the natural world
• Identify the impacts that seasonal cycles and natural seasonal events have on Wabanaki Peoples
• Describe how changes in the natural environment in New Brunswick have impacted Wabanaki territories
• Outline the relationship Wabanaki peoples have throughout time with living things, land, water, ecosystems, and the environment
• Develop solutions to community issues and challenges concerned with resource use and waste management
• Apply science and technological knowledge when considering issues of concern
• Reflect on aspects of applications, decisions, and possible actions of issues of concern
• Use equipment safely while carrying out scientific inquiry
• Use tools and materials safely when building models and prototypes
• Discuss the design process of models or prototypes
• Iterate to improve designed solution models or prototypes
• Apply scientific ideas or technological principles to test models or prototypes
• Explore Canadian-based science and technology careers in related areas of personal interest
• Describe the causes and effects of climate change
• Apply systems thinking to understandings of ecosystem interdependence
• Describe the need for more responsible consumption and production patterns

Skill Descriptor: Plan investigations to answer questions about relationships between and among variables observed in motion and stability, the Laws of Motion, and space exploration.

Global Competencies: CTPS, ICE

Achievement Indicators:

• Ask questions from observation of phenomena, models, or unexpected results that lead to fair scientific tests or practical problems to solve
• Determine dependent, independent, and control variables to formulate hypotheses for scientific inquiry
• Define problems and working criteria for scientific inquiry
• Choose and explain the required equipment and materials to carry out fair tests or build models or prototypes
• Develop investigation procedures for fair tests with guidance
• Respond to the ideas of others and acknowledge their contributions

Skill Descriptor: Collect and represent data using tools and methods appropriate for investigations of motion and stability, the Laws of Motion, and space exploration.

Global Competencies: CTPS, ICE, SASM

Achievement Indicators:

• Select and use measurement tools and equipment
• Collect and record qualitative and quantitative data using formal measurements, drawings, charts, maps, graphs, labelled drawings, tables, and various methods
• Create models that describe relationships amongst variables
• Apply scientific ideas or technological principles to fair tests or models

Skill Descriptor: Analyze and interpret qualitative and quantitative data to construct explanations and conclusions.

Global Competencies: CTPS, ICE

Achievement Indicators:

• Represent and organize titled and labelled collected data using drawings, digital technologies, simple text, tables, and other graphical formats
• Evaluate the precision/validity/reliability of tests and identify possible sources of errors
• Interpret maps, graphs, statistics and probability across spatial and temporal scales
• Apply mean, median, mode, and variability concepts in data analysis
• Confirm or refute hypotheses using collected data, other sources, and/or reliable media
• Identify new questions that arise from scientific inquiry or new information

Skill Descriptor: Communicate procedure, result, and conclusion using a variety of media and working collaboratively.

Global Competencies: CL, CM, CTPS, ICE, SASM

Achievement Indicators:

• Communicate procedures, results, and conclusions of scientific inquiry in a clear and logical order
• Use formal science, mathematics, and technology language
• Discuss observations and ideas from scientific inquiry, peers, educators, and/or guests
• Support or refute hypotheses using evidence from data analysis
• Communicate how problems were solved or can be solved
• Suggest reasons if data does not follow general trends or expected relationships
• Work collaboratively with team members to develop and carry out plans, and examine own knowledge and knowledge of peers

Skill Descriptor: Apply scientific and technological knowledge and an understanding of sustainable practices responsibly with respect to motion and stability, the Laws of Motion, and space exploration.

Global Competencies: CTPS, ICE, SASM, SGC

Achievement Indicators:

• Discuss how contact with Europeans has impacted Wabanaki connections to the natural world
• Discuss elements of Wabanaki worldviews
• Apply science and technological knowledge when considering issues of concern
• Reflect on aspects of applications, decisions, and possible actions of issues of concern
• Use equipment safely while carrying out scientific inquiry
• Use tools and materials safely when building models and prototypes
• Discuss the design process of models or prototypes
• Iterate to improve designed solution models or prototypes
• Apply scientific ideas or technological principles to test models or prototypes
• Explore Canadian-based science and technology careers in related areas of personal interest
• Analyze the benefits and drawbacks of human space exploration
• Raise awareness about the importance of global partnerships for sustainable development
• Differentiate between adaptation and mitigation measures as solutions to climate change