Science and Engineering Practices

Question 1

2. Developing and Using Models

Answer 1

Scientists and engineers construct models to represent their ideas and to find flaws in systems.

Question 2

3. Planning and Carrying out Explanations

Answer 2

Scientists and engineers plan and carry out explanations by using clarified data that has a purpose in each step. They also use direct and accurate data to figure out the natural world.

Question 3

4. Analyzing and interpreting data

Answer 3

Information must be analyzed to figure out the meaning. They identify certain features in the data and interpret them. With analyzed data, scientists can therefore draw conclusions.

Question 4

5. Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking

Answer 4

Scientists and engineers can use mathematics and computational thinking to design processes for scientists and engineers.

Question 5

6. Constructing explanations and designing solutions

Answer 5

Scientists and engineers use this to find the best possible solution to a problem.

Question 6

7. Engaging in Arguments from Evidence

Answer 6

You need to use good and reliable evidence and be able to defend your argument with good backup hard evidence.

Question 7

8. Obtaining, evaluating and communicating information.

Answer 7

Communicate and learn from others and persuade each other.

Question 8

1. Asking Questions and Defining Problems

Answer 8

Scientists and engineers ask questions and define problems that lead to descriptions on how the natural world works.