Earth History

Investigation 1

Terms in this table:

• “Investigation” is the number of the investigation
• “Materials Concept Code” is a reference number based on the science concepts and processes listed in the Overview section of the teacher’s manual
• “Materials Concept” is the text of the science concept or processes listed in the teacher’s manual
• “Indicator Code” is a reference number based on Cumulative Progress Indicators from the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards (2002)
• “Framework Indicator Text” is the text of the progress indicator; the conceptual “strand” for the indicator is in parentheses

Investigation	Materials Concept Code	Materials Concept	Indicator Code	Framework Indicator Text
01	c01	An observation is information gathered directly by using one or more of the five senses.	5.01.8.A.1	1. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of data, claims, and arguments. (A. Habits of Mind)
01	c02	An inference is a logical conclusion based on observations and past experience.	5.01.8.A.1	1. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of data, claims, and arguments. (A. Habits of Mind)
01	p01	Make observations and generate evidence to support an idea.	5.01.8.A.1	1. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of data, claims, and arguments. (A. Habits of Mind)
01	p01	Make observations and generate evidence to support an idea.	5.01.8.B.1	1. Identify questions and make predictions that can be addressed by conducting investigations. (B. Inquiry and Problem Solving)
01	p01	Make observations and generate evidence to support an idea.	5.01.8.B.3	3. Collect, organize, and interpret the data that result from experiments. (B. Inquiry and Problem Solving)
01	p02	Share study results with others for critical review.	5.01.8.A.2	2. Communicate experimental findings to others. (A. Habits of Mind)
01	p03	Make inferences based on evidence.	5.01.8.A.1	1. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of data, claims, and arguments. (A. Habits of Mind)
01	p03	Make inferences based on evidence.	5.01.8.B.3	3. Collect, organize, and interpret the data that result from experiments. (B. Inquiry and Problem Solving)