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.
Earth Science
Global Interdependence
Science and Technology in Society – How do science and technology affect the quality of
our lives?
9.9 - Some materials can be recycled, but others accumulate in the environment
and may affect the balance of the Earth systems.
� New technologies and changes in lifestyle can have positive and/or negative effects
on the environment.
How do science and technology affect the quality of our lives?
10.2 - Microorganisms have an essential role in life processes and cycles on Earth.
� Understanding the growth and spread patterns of viruses and bacteria enables the
development of methods to prevent and treat infectious diseases.
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
Physics Science Content Standards
Content Standard: Interaction of Energy and Matter
� Waves, including sound and seismic waves, waves on water, and light waves, have
energy and can transfer energy when they interact with matter
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