<font size="3">Overview of Standards</font></b></h3><p><b>Science and Technology Standard C - The Scientific and Technological Enterprise:</b> Students understand the history and nature of scientific knowledge and technology, the processes of inquiry and technological design, and the impacts science and technology have on society and the environment.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; C1 Understandings of Inquiry<br><i>Performance Indicators &amp; Descriptors 9-Diploma</i><br>Students describe key aspects of scientific investigations: that they are guided by <i>scientific principles</i> and knowledge, that they are performed to test ideas, and that they are communicated and defended publicly.<br></p><div style="margin-left: 40px;">a.      Describe how scientists defend their evidence and explanations using logical arguments and verifiable results.<br></div> <p><b>Statewide Standards for Health Science Careers</b><br>Communications<br></p><div style="margin-left: 40px;">B1   Applies active listening skills.<br>B2   Applies speaking skills<br>B3   Applies reading skills<br>B4   Applies writing skills<br>B5   Applies elements of communication using the sender-receiver model<br>B6   Uses communications technology<br>B7   Performs general information management tasks<br></div><p>Critical/Creative Thinking<br></p><div style="margin-left: 40px;"> C1  Locates and researches information and data<br>C3   Displays planning and organization skills<br></div><p><b>Warranted List</b><br>“Students will work, write, and speak effectively when doing research in all content areas.”<br></p><p><b>Career Clusters</b><br>“Use Communication skills, demonstrate written communication skills, use communication technology.”</p>