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<p><u><b>MLR Science &amp; Technology Standard B - The Skills and Traits of Scientific Inquiry and Technological Design:</b></u> Students plan, conduct, analyze data from and communicate results of in-depth scientific investigations; and they use a systematic process, tools, equipment, and a variety of materials to create a technological design and produce a solution or product to meet a specific need.</p><p style="margin-left: 40px;"><i>Performance Indicators &amp; Descriptors 9-Diploma</i><br>Students plan, conduct, analyze data from, and communicate results of in-depth investigations, including experiments guided by a testable hypothesis<br><span>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<span>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span>a.     Identify questions, concepts, and testable hypotheses that guide scientific investigations, including experiments with controls </p><p><b><u>MLR ELA Standard C - Research:</u></b> Students engage in inquiry by developing research questions, accessing and verifying a variety of sources, communicating findings, and applying the conventions of documentation. Students present findings orally, in writing, or using mixed media. </p><p style="margin-left: 40px;"><i>Performance Indicators &amp; Descriptors 9-Diploma</i><br>Students develop research questions and modify them as necessary to elicit, present, and collect information from a wide variety of primary and/or secondary sources, and follow the conventions of documentation to communicate findings.<br><span>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</span>a.     Select and apply research methods that are appropriate for the purpose of the inquiry </p> <p><u><b>MLR H&amp;PE Standard A. Health Concepts, 4. Environment and Personal Health</b></u><br></p><div style="margin-left: 40px;"><i>Performance Indicators &amp; Descriptors 9-Diploma</i><br>Students determine the interrelationship between the <i>environment </i>and other factors and personal health<br><span>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</span>b. Analyze how environment and personal health are interrelated </div><p><u><b>Warranted List </b></u></p><p style="margin-left: 40px;">STJ00          - Students will apply inquiry and problem-solving approaches in science and technology </p>