Illinois Learning Standards
Stage I - Science
Science Classroom Assessments Aligned to the Illinois Learning Standards
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.pdf format - please visit http://www.adobe.com to download the most current version of Adobe ReaderThe assessments are coded according to standard and stage. Example: 11A.I is aligned to standard 11A, Stage I (ninth and tenth grades). Sample student work, when available, will follow the assessment.
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11A.I - Inquiry Overview
Students will apply the concepts, principles and processes of scientific inquiry within classroom investigations. 11B.I - Historic Design Overview
Students will apply the concepts, principles and processes of technological design within classroom investigations.12A.I - Diffusion Through a Cellular Membrane
Students will apply the processes of scientific inquiry to analyze common and specific cellular organelles and functions.12B.I - Population Dynamics
Students will apply the processes of scientific inquiry to explain population model studies to determine limiting factors and mathematical patterns of population growth in real-world situations.12C.I - Discovering the Structure of the Atom
Students will apply the processes of scientific inquiry to investigate atomic and nuclear structure of matter by examining historical atomic theories.-
12D.I - Fast Cars and Roll-Over
Students will apply the processes of technological design to investigate motion relationships in natural and forced settings. 12E.I - Historic Earth Science Innovations
Students will apply the processes of technological design to research the engineering feats, innovations or models of earth sciences.12F.I - Stellar Spectral Fingerprints
Students will apply the processes of technological design to explore the electromagnetic spectrum with an emphasis on bright-line spectra.13A.I - Safety Knowledge Base Changes
Students will apply the accepted practices of science in the context of safety policies and the changes in scientific knowledge over time.13B.I - Science and Careers
Students will apply the interactions of the concepts, principles and interconnections of the life, physical and earth/space sciences to analyze career and occupational decisions.
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