Communicates and defends a scientific argument
Communicating and defending a scientific argument is an essential skill set of a world-class secondary science curriculum. Included is the following content:
- write and follow procedures
- illustrate and explain concepts
- review information
- summarize data
- use language appropriate to the audience
- develop diagrams and charts, explaining statistical analysis
- speak clearly and logically
- construct a reasoned argument
- respond appropriately to critical comments
- defend findings with evidence