Forensic Investigation Curriculum (pdf) - Darien Public Schools

D INQ.4 Design and conduct appropriate types of scientific investigations to
answer different questions.
D INQ.5 Identify independent and dependent variables, including those that are
kept constant and those used as controls.
D INQ.6 Use appropriate tools and techniques to make observations and gather
data.
National Standards addressed in this unit
Science as Inquiry: CONTENT STANDARD A:
As a result of activities in grades 9-12, all students should develop
� Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
� Understandings about scientific inquiry
Science and Technology: CONTENT STANDARD E:
As a result of their activities in grades 9-12, all students should develop an understanding
of
� Abilities of technological design
� Understandings about science and technology
History and Nature of Science: CONTENT STANDARD G:
As a result of their activities in grades 9-12, all students should develop an understanding
of
� Science as a human endeavor
� Nature of scientific knowledge
� Historical perspectives
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