Illinois Learning Standards matched to Science with Computers

Illinois Learning Standards
matched to
Science with Computers

11.A.3c Collect and record data accurately using consistent measuring and recording techniques and media.

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Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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11.A.3e Use data manipulation tools and quantitative (e.g., mean, mode, simple equations) and representational methods (e.g., simulations, image processing) to analyze measurements.

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Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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7-8

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11.A.4f Using available technology, report, display and defend to an audience conclusions drawn from investigations.

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Science with Spreadsheets

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Pgs 24 - 37

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Databases and Science

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Pgs 61 - 74

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Computerized Graphics - Get the Picture?

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Pgs 75 - 94

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The Solar System

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Pgs. 153 - 180

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Scientific Correspondence

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Pgs. 218 - 228

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11.B.3d Test the prototype using available materials, instruments and technology and record the data.

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Science with Spreadsheets

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Pgs 24 - 37

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7-8

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Databases and Science

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Pgs 61 - 74

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7-8

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Computerized Graphics - Get the Picture?

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Pgs 75 - 94

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7-8

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The Solar System

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Pgs. 153 - 180

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7-8

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Scientific Correspondence

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Pgs. 218 - 228

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7-8

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11.B.3f Using available technology, report the relative success of the design based on the test results and criteria.

Component:

Science with Spreadsheets

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Pgs 24 - 37

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7-8

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Databases and Science

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Pgs 61 - 74

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7-8

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Computerized Graphics - Get the Picture?

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Pgs 75 - 94

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7-8

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The Solar System

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Pgs. 153 - 180

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7-8

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Scientific Correspondence

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Pgs. 218 - 228

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7-8

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11.B.4g Using available technology, report to an audience the relative success of the design based on the test results and criteria.

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Science with Spreadsheets

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Pgs 24 - 37

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Databases and Science

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Pgs 61 - 74

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Computerized Graphics - Get the Picture?

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Pgs 75 - 94

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The Solar System

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Pgs. 153 - 180

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Scientific Correspondence

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Pgs. 218 - 228

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12.A.3a Explain how cells function as "building blocks" of organisms and describe the requirements for cells to live.

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Word Processing Wonders

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Pgs 2 - 23

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7-8

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The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

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Pgs 95 - 118

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7-8

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12.A.3c Compare and contrast how different forms and structures reflect different functions (e.g., similarities and differences among animals that fly, walk or swim; structures of plant cells and animal cells).

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Word Processing Wonders

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Pgs 2 - 23

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7-8

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The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

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Pgs 95 - 118

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7-8

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12.A.4b Describe the structures and organization of cells and tissues that underlie basic life functions including nutrition, respiration, cellular transport, biosynthesis and reproduction.

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Word Processing Wonders

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Pgs 2 - 23

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The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

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Pgs 95 - 118

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Biology and the Well-Organized System

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Pgs. 199 - 218

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12.A.4c Describe processes by which organisms change over time using evidence from comparative anatomy and physiology, embryology, the fossil record, genetics and biochemistry.

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Scientific Correspondence

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Pgs. 218 - 228

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12.B.3b Compare and assess features of organisms for their adaptive, competitive and survival potential (e.g., appendages, reproductive rates, camouflage, defensive structures).

Component:

The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

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Pgs 95 - 118

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7-8

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12.B.4b Simulate and analyze factors that influence the size and stability of populations within ecosystems (e.g., birth rate, death rate, perdition, migration patterns).

Component:

Science and Then Some

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Pgs. 229 - 242

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12.C.3b Model and describe the chemical and physical characteristics of matter (e.g., atoms, molecules, elements, compounds, mixtures).

Component:

Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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7-8

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12.C.4b Analyze and explain the atomic and nuclear structure of matter.

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Databases and Science

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Pgs 61 - 74

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12.D.3a Explain and demonstrate how forces affect motion (e.g., action/reaction, equilibrium conditions, free-falling objects).

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The Solar System

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Pgs. 153 - 180

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7-8

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Forces in Our World

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Pgs. 168 - 181

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7-8

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Science and Then Some

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Pgs. 229 - 242

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7-8

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12.D.3b Explain the factors that affect the gravitational forces on objects (e.g., changes in mass, distance).

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The Solar System

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Pgs. 153 - 180

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7-8

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Science and Then Some

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Pgs. 229 - 242

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7-8

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12.D.4a Explain and predict motions in inertial and accelerated frames of reference.

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Forces in Our World

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Pgs. 168 - 181

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12.D.4b Describe the effects of electromagnetic and nuclear forces including atomic and molecular bonding, capacitance and nuclear reactions.

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The Solar System

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Pgs. 153 - 180

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12.E.3a Analyze and explain large-scale dynamic forces, events and processes that affect the Earth's land, water and atmospheric systems (e.g., jet stream, hurricanes, plate tectonics).

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Forces of Nature

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Pgs. 142 - 152

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7-8

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12.E.3b Describe interactions between solid earth, oceans, atmosphere and organisms that have resulted in ongoing changes of Earth (e.g., erosion, El Nino).

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Forces of Nature

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Pgs. 142 - 152

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7-8

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Science and Then Some

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Pgs. 229 - 242

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7-8

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12.E.3c Evaluate the biodegradability of renewable and nonrenewable natural resources.

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Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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7-8

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12.E.4a Explain how external and internal energy sources drive Earth processes (e.g., solar energy drives weather patterns; internal heat drives plate tectonics).

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Forces of Nature

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Pgs. 142 - 152

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The Solar System

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Pgs. 153 - 180

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12.F.3b Describe the organization and physical characteristics of the solar system (e.g., sun, planets, satellites, asteroids, comets).

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Forces of Nature

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Pgs. 142 - 152

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7-8

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Component:

The Solar System

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Pgs. 153 - 180

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7-8

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12.F.3c Compare and contrast the sun as a star with other objects in the Milky Way Galaxy (e.g., nebulae, dust clouds, stars, black holes).

Component:

The Solar System

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Pgs. 153 - 180

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12.F.4a Explain theories, past and present, for changes observed in the universe.

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Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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12.F.4b Describe and compare the chemical and physical characteristics of galaxies and objects within galaxies (e.g., pulsars, nebulae, black holes, dark matter, stars).

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The Solar System

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Pgs. 153 - 180

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13.A.3c Explain what is similar and different about observational and experimental investigations.

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Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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7-8

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13.A.4c Describe how scientific knowledge, explanations and technological designs may change with new information over time (e.g., the understanding of DNA, the design of computers).

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Science with Spreadsheets

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Pgs 24 - 37

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Databases and Science

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Pgs 61 - 74

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Computerized Graphics - Get the Picture?

Reference:

Pgs 75 - 94

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The Solar System

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Pgs. 153 - 180

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Scientific Correspondence

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Pgs. 218 - 228

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13.B.3b Identify important contributions to science and technology that have been made by individuals and groups from various cultures.

Component:

Science and Internet Tools

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Pgs 38 - 60

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7-8

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The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

Reference:

Pgs 95 - 118

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7-8

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Weather and Climate

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Pgs. 119 - 141

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7-8

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Forces of Nature

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Pgs. 142 - 152

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7-8

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The Solar System

Reference:

Pgs. 153 - 180

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7-8

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Forces in Our World

Reference:

Pgs. 168 - 181

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7-8

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Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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7-8

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Biology and the Well-Organized System

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Pgs. 199 - 218

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7-8

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Scientific Correspondence

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Pgs. 218 - 228

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7-8

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Science and Then Some

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Pgs. 229 - 242

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7-8

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Plan, Research, and Draft a Science Report

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Pgs. 243 - 253

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7-8

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Edit, Illustrate, and Document a Science Report

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Pgs. 243 - 253

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13.B.3d Analyze the interaction of resource acquisition, technological development and ecosystem impact (e.g., diamond, coal or gold mining; deforestation).

Component:

Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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7-8

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Science and Then Some

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Pgs. 229 - 242

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7-8

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13.B.3e Identify advantages and disadvantages of natural resource conservation and management programs.

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Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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13.B.4c Analyze ways that resource management and technology can be used to accommodate population trends.

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Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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13.B.4d Analyze local examples of resource use, technology use or conservation programs; document findings; and make recommendations for improvements.

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Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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Printed On: June 11, 1999

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