| 8.2.1* | | perform scientific demonstrations or experiments with variables and controls using given procedures |
| 8.2.2* | | identify a problem that could lead to an experiment |
| 8.2.3* | | use reference sources to obtain information leading to a hypothesis |
| 8.2.4* | | formulate a hypothesis based upon prior knowledge and reference information |
| 8.2.5* | | perform proper lab safety procedures during scientific investigations as directed by the teacher and outlined in district directive (e.g., wearing eye protection) |
| 8.2.6* | | describe procedures for properly handling and reporting accidents that might occur during science experiments or investigations |
| 8.2.7* | | use a journal or log to record data that pertains to observations, experiments or investigations |
| 8.2.8* | | demonstrate the proper handling and use of laboratory equipment (e.g., hand lenses, microscopes, balances, glassware) |
| 8.2.9 | | use metric tools to accurately measure (estimating when appropriate), record and interpret data |
| 8.2.10 | | accurately collect and classify data compiled from observations, experiments or investigations |
| 8.2.11 | | construct and analyze tables, charts, diagrams, models and/or graphs summarizing information collected in observations, experiments and investigations |
| 8.2.12 | | draw conclusions and make predictions using data collected from observations, experiments or investigations |
| 8.2.13 | | recognize that scientific investigations should be able to be replicated with slight variations |
| 8.2.14 | | recognize that an experiment must be repeated many times and yield consistent results before the results are accepted |
| 8.2.15 | | describe how a solution to one scientific problem can create another problem |
| 8.2.16 | | recognize that scientists use different kinds of investigations depending on the questions they are trying to answer (e.g., observation of events in nature, controlled experiments) |