Four Strands
The first two strands are:
Understanding Scientific Explanations and Generating Scientific Evidence
Why is communicating observations an important scientific skill?
The ability to communicate observations is important as it demonstrates students have a strong understanding about what was observed and is helpful to the understanding of others.
Why is it important for students to accept and understand uncertainty?
Uncertainty is common due to the nature of science. Even when evidence is pointing to a conclusion, we know that this could change as nature itself is constantly changing.
How does scientific knowledge differ from regular knowledge (Strand Three)?
Scientific knowledge requires individuals to gain a deep understanding of the specific vocabulary as well as the processes that need to be followed.
Which skill is considered an integrated process skill? Why is it considered that?
Experimentation because you use multiple skills.
How are attitudes in science developed?
First: attitudes are developed by imitating the attitudes of others
Second: Students learn the attitudes on a more concrete level due to their own experience of trial and error
Which of the four strands is this: "based on facts, theories and laws"
Understanding Scientific Explanations
Which of the scientific skills is the most valuable to a students success in science?
How does reading fiction books help with the development of scientific attitudes?
It promotes critical thinking skills and students learn to decipher fact from fiction.