King George Middle School - Life Science

Virginia Standard of Learning LS.1

The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific reasoning, logic, and the nature of science by planning and conducting investigations in which

a) data are organized into tables showing repeated trials   

     and means;

b) a classification system is developed based on multiple

     attributes;

c)  triple beam and electronic balances, thermometers,

     metric rulers, graduated cylinders, and probeware are

     used to gather data;

d) models and simulations are constructed and used to

     illustrate and explain phenomena;

e) sources of experimental error are identified;

f)  dependent variables, independent variables, and

     constants are identified;

g)  variables are controlled to test hypotheses, and trials

     are repeated;

h) data are organized, communicated through graphical

     representation, interpreted, and used to make

     predictions;

i)  patterns are identified in data and are interpreted and

     evaluated; and

j)  current applications are used to reinforce life science

     concepts.