| Description: This document applies to ALL SUBJECTS: Provides simplified, student-friendly definitions of key science concepts aligned with the new educational standards. It explains terms such as Model, Claim, Evidence, Scale, Patterns, Systems, Reasoning, Cause and Effect, Correlation, Investigation, Theory, Law, and types of Observations and Evidence. Each term includes examples and notes for clarity, aiming to help students better understand scientific practices, crosscutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas. The document is designed for display in classrooms to support ongoing learning and reference. |
| Created by: QSD |
| Subject: HS: Earth and Space Sciences |
| Subtopic: Multiple Subtopics |
| Standard: Multiple Standards |
| Resource: Supporting / Reference |
| Shared: 04/26/2025 |
| Format: Google Workspace |
For non-commercial educational use under a: Creative Commons License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
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