Experience the richness and excitement of scientific discovery of the natural world through the collaborative quest for knowledge and understanding. Make informed decisions regarding contemporary issues, taking into account the following: public policy and legislation; economic costs/benefits; validation from scientific data and the use of scientific reasoning and logic; respect for living things; personal responsibility; and history of scientific discovery. Develop scientific dispositions and habits of mind including: curiosity; demand for verification; respect for logic and rational thinking; consideration of premises and consequences; respect for historical contributions; attention to accuracy and precision; and patience and persistence. Develop an understanding of the interrelationship of science with technology, engineering and mathematics. Explore science-related careers and interests. K-12 Safety In implementing the teachers must be certain that Science Standards of Learning, students know how to follow safety guidelines, demonstrate appropriate laboratory safety techniques, and use equipment safely while working individually and in groups. Safety must be given the highest priority in implementing the K-12 instructional program for science. Correct and safe techniques, as well as wise selection of experiments, resources, materials, and field experiences appropriate to age levels, must be carefully considered with regard to the safety precautions for every instructional activity. Safe science classrooms require thorough planning, careful management, and constant monitoring of student activities. Class enrollment should not exceed the designed capacity of the room. Teachers must be knowledgeable of the properties, use, and proper disposal of all chemicals that may be judged as hazardous prior to their use in an instructional activity.
Experience the richness and excitement of scientific discovery of the natural world through the collaborative quest for knowledge and understanding. Make informed decisions regarding contemporary issues, taking into account the following: public policy and legislation; economic costs/benefits; validation from scientific data and the use of scientific reasoning and logic; respect for living things; personal responsibility; and history of scientific discovery. Develop scientific dispositions and habits of mind including: curiosity; demand for verification; respect for logic and rational thinking; consideration of premises and consequences; respect for historical contributions; attention to accuracy and precision; and patience and persistence. Develop an understanding of the interrelationship of science with technology, engineering and mathematics. Explore science-related careers and interests. K-12 Safety In implementing the Science Standards of Learning, teachers must be certain that students know how to follow safety guidelines, demonstrate appropriate laboratory safety techniques, and use equipment safely while working individually and in groups. Safety must be given the highest priority in implementing the K-12 instructional program for science. Correct and safe techniques, as well as wise selection of experiments, resources, materials, and field experiences appropriate to age levels, must be carefully considered with regard to the safety precautions for every instructional activity. Safe science classrooms require thorough planning, careful management, and constant monitoring of student activities. Class enrollment should not exceed the designed capacity of the room. Teachers must be knowledgeable of the properties, use, and proper disposal of all chemicals that may be judged as hazardous prior to their use in an instructional activity.
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