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AT&T ENRICH BIOLOGY/TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK

GOAL I As a result of their schooling, students will have a working knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and laws of physical, biological, and environmental sciences and their application to life and work in contemporary technological society.

OUTCOMES 

A. Understand the characteristics of living things, the diversity of life, and how living things interact with each other and with their environment. 
B. Identify symmetries or patterns in the natural and physical world. 
C. Know and understand interrelationships of matter and energy in living systems. 
D. Understand cause and effect relationships which allow predictions to be made.
E. Understand change, including its rate, stages, and mechanisms which lead to     equilibrium. 
F. Understand the relationship between structure and function. 
G. Know and understand how organisms change over time in terms of biological evolution and genetics.

GOAL II As a result of their schooling, students will have a working knowledge of the social and environmental implications and limitations of technological development.

OUTCOMES

A. Distinguish between science and technology.
B. Identify selected nonrenewable and renewable natural resources.
C. Evaluate environmental issues, using scientific and technological knowledge and ethical principals.
D. Trace the historical development of major theories citing the contributions of men and women of various cultures and nationalities in science.

GOAL III As a result of their schooling, students will understand and apply the methods of scientific inquiry and technological design to investigate questions, solve problems, and analyze claims.

OUTCOMES 

A. Demonstrate ethical practices.
B. Demonstrate basic scientific standards and research skills. 
C. Understand that science involves a particular "way of knowing," (for example, utilizing scientific methods, creative skills, and technology).
D. Understand common connections among scientific disciplines.
E. Conduct scientific investigations. 
F. Apply the concepts, principles, and processes of technological design. 
G. Safely and correctly use scientific instrumentation in the conduct of research, and minimize risk in potentially hazardous science activities.