Scientific Communication
Safety, Measurement and Claims
I. Safety
II. Metric Measurement and Tools
III. Product Claims
I. Safety
- SCI.5.1A Demonstrate safe practices and the use of safety equipment as described in the Texas Safety Standards during classroom and outdoor investigations.
- SCI.5.4B Use safety equipment, including safety goggles and gloves.
II. Metric Measurement and Tools
- SCI.5.2C Collect information by detailed observations and accurate measuring
- SCI.5.2F Communicate valid conclusions in both written and verbal forms.
- SCI.5.4A Collect, record, and analyze information using tools, including calculators, microscopes, cameras, computers, hand lenses, metric rulers, Celsius thermometers, prisms, mirrors, pan balances, triple beam balances, spring scales, graduated cylinders, beakers, hot plates, meter sticks, magnets, collecting nets, and notebooks; timing devices, including clocks and stopwatches; and materials to support observations of habitats or organisms such as terrariums and aquariums.
III. Product Claims
- SCI.5.3B Evaluate the accuracy of the information related to promotional materials for products and services such as nutritional labels.