Proficiencies (3 proficiency credits of Science is expected to attain proficiency):
Science (Inquiry & Content Knowledge) (evidence of proficiency required at the intermediate benchmark for all areas)
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Physical Sciences
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Student recognizes and analyzes matter, reactions, energy, characteristics of waves and physical systems.
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Life Sciences
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Student recognizes and analyzes molecular, structural, and chemical biology; the characteristics, functions, and behavioral interactions within an ecosystem and genetics, adaptation, and biodiversity.
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Earth & Space Sciences
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Student recognizes and analyzes Earth’s systems and the origins, interactions and relationships between and among the Earth, our solar system and the universe.
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Scientific Inquiry
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Student engages in scientific investigations through the disciplinary core ideas using inquiry practices.
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