Science 11-12 Benchmarks

East Central Ohio Area Media Center

Resources for Science 11-12 Benchmarks

Earth and Space Sciences

A. Explain how technology can be used to gather evidence and increase our understanding of the universe.

B. Describe how Earth is made up of a series of interconnected systems and how a change in one system affects other systems.

C. Explain that humans are an integral part of the Earthąs system and the choices humans make today impact natural systems in the future.

D. Summarize the historical development of scientific theories and ideas and describe emerging issues in the study of Earth and space sciences.

Life Sciences

A. Explain how processes at the cellular level affect the functions and characteristics of an organism.

B. Explain how humans are connected to and impact natural systems.

C. Explain how the molecular basis of life and the principles of genetics determine inheritance.

D. Relate how biotic and abiotic global changes have occurred in the past and will continue to do so in the future.

E. Explain the interconnectedness of the components of a natural system.

F. Explain how human choices today will affect the quality and quantity of life on earth.

G. Summarize the historical development of scientific theories and ideas within the study of life sciences.

Physical Sciences

A. Explain how variations in the arrangement and motion of atoms and molecules form the basis of a variety of biological, chemical and physical phenomena.

B. Recognize that some atomic nuclei are unstable and will spontaneously break down.

C. Describe how atoms and molecules can gain or lose energy only in discrete amounts.

D. Apply principles of forces and motion to mathematically analyze, describe and predict the net effects on objects or systems.

E. Summarize the historical development of scientific theories and ideas within the study of physical sciences.

Science and Technology

A. Predict how human choices today will determine the quality and quantity of life on Earth.

Scientific Inquiry

A. Make appropriate choices when designing and participating in scientific investigations by using cognitive and manipulative skills when collecting data and formulating conclusions from the data.

Scientific Ways of Knowing

A. Explain how scientific evidence is used to develop and revise scientific predictions, ideas or theories.

B. Explain how ethical considerations shape scientific endeavors.

C. Explain how societal issues and considerations affect the progress of science and technology.

Other Science Grade Level Benchmarks

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Grades 3-5 Science Benchmarks

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Grades 9-10 Science Benchmarks

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