Classifying arranging or distributing objects,, events,or information representing objects or events in classes
according to some method or system
Communicating giving oral and written explanations or graphic representations of observations
Comparing and contrasting identifying similarities and differences between or among objects,,events,data, systems,etc.
Creating models displaying information,,using multisensory representations
Gathering and organizing data collecting information about objects and events which illustrate a specific
situation
Generalizing drawing general conclusions from particulars
Identifying variables recognizing the characteristics of objects or factors in events that are constant or change
under different conditions
Inferring drawing a conclusion based on prior experiences
Interpreting data analyzing data that have been obtained and organized by determining apparent patterns or
relationships in the data
Making decisions identifying alternatives and choosing a course of action from among the alternatives after
basing the judgment for the selection on justifiable reasons
Manipulating materials handling or treating materials and equipment safely,,skillfully,and effectively
Measuring making quantitative observations by comparing to a conventional or nonconventional standard
Observing becoming aware of an object or event by using any of the senses ((or extensions of the senses)to
identify properties
Predicting making a forecast of future events or conditions expected to exist
Note:As an example,these processes are applied in the three key ideas in Standard 1,which outline scientific inquiry.Inquiry
may proceed in a cyclical pattern,with students moving from Key Idea 1 to Key Idea 3 and back to 1 again.