VS Teacher's Resources, Applicable Benchmarks/Standards

Virtual Sojourner

Teachers' Resources

AAAS Benchmarks/NRC Standards/WA State EALRs

AAAS Benchmarks for Virtual Sojourner

Note: Benchmarks are referenced in the format: Chapter & Section, benchmark#, page#.

--none apply--

Mathematical patterns and relationships (2A, #1, p. 27)

Representing objects (11B, #2, p. 268)

Using robots (8B, #4, p. 190)

Mapping with two points (9C, #5, p. 224)

(12D, #5, p. 297)

Estimating with scale drawings (12B, #5, p. 291)

Performance testing with models (3B, #6, p. 52)

Using ratio and proportion (12B, #1, p. 291)

Participating in scientific discussions (12D, #6, p. 297)

K - 2

3 - 5

6 - 8

9 - 12

*AAAS Benchmarks* for Virtual Sojourner

Note: Benchmarks are referenced in the format: Chapter & Section, benchmark#, page#.
--none apply--	Mathematical patterns and relationships (2A, #1, p. 27) Representing objects (11B, #2, p. 268)	Using robots (8B, #4, p. 190) Mapping with two points (9C, #5, p. 224) (12D, #5, p. 297) Estimating with scale drawings (12B, #5, p. 291)	Performance testing with models (3B, #6, p. 52) Using ratio and proportion (12B, #1, p. 291) Participating in scientific discussions (12D, #6, p. 297)
K - 2	3 - 5	6 - 8	9 - 12


Science Standards for Virtual Sojourner

Note: Standards are referenced by page number. Technological design, understanding science & technology
(pp.
135-138)
 Technological design, understanding science & technology
(pp.
161-166);

Science as a human endeavor (pp.
170-171)  Technological design, understanding science & technology
(pp.
190-193);

Science as a human endeavor (pp.
200-204)
 K - 4  5 - 8  9 - 12

*Science Standards* for Virtual Sojourner

Note: Standards are referenced by page number.
Technological design, understanding science & technology (pp. 135-138)	Technological design, understanding science & technology (pp. 161-166); Science as a human endeavor (pp. 170-171)	Technological design, understanding science & technology (pp. 190-193); Science as a human endeavor (pp. 200-204)
K - 4	5 - 8	9 - 12

Washington State EALRs for Virtual Sojourner

Note: Science EALRs (March 3, 1997) are referenced in the format: benchmark#, text of component, page#

2.1 plan and implement scientific investigations.

(p. 78)

use tools, technologies, and information to conduct simple scientific investigation.

plan and conduct a simple experiment individually and/or with others.

select appropriate tools, methods, resource requirements, and safety considerations to be used in an investigation.

analyze the experimental design, resolve any problems and conduct a controlled experiment individually and/or with others.

select appropriate tools, methods, resource requirements, and safety issues and identify the sequential steps to be followed in an investigation.

analyze and refine the experimental design, and conduct an experiment controlling appropriate variables individually and/or with others.

3.2 research, design, and test a variety of ways to address problems and/or challenges.

(p. 81)
research, design, and test a solution to meet a science/technology challenge. research, design, and test alternative solutions to a science/technology challenge. research, design, test (including use of models and simulations) alternative solutions to a science/technology challenge.

4.3 use effective communication strategies and tools to prepare and present science information.

(p. 82)
use available computer programs to prepare a science report. prepare science reports and presentations using available computer technology. produce science products using standard and advanced software features as available for use in a home, workplace, or community setting.

5.2 understand the relationship between science and technology.

(p. 83)
identify ways in which tools help scientists make better observations and measurements. describe ways in which improved instruments and techniques have advanced scientific exploration and investigation. explain how scientific inquiry results in knowledge which can improve technological designs and vice versa.

Component

Benchmark 1

Benchmark 2

Benchmark 3

2.1 plan and implement scientific investigations. (p. 78)	use tools, technologies, and information to conduct simple scientific investigation. plan and conduct a simple experiment individually and/or with others.	select appropriate tools, methods, resource requirements, and safety considerations to be used in an investigation. analyze the experimental design, resolve any problems and conduct a controlled experiment individually and/or with others.	select appropriate tools, methods, resource requirements, and safety issues and identify the sequential steps to be followed in an investigation. analyze and refine the experimental design, and conduct an experiment controlling appropriate variables individually and/or with others.
3.2 research, design, and test a variety of ways to address problems and/or challenges. (p. 81)	research, design, and test a solution to meet a science/technology challenge.	research, design, and test alternative solutions to a science/technology challenge.	research, design, test (including use of models and simulations) alternative solutions to a science/technology challenge.
4.3 use effective communication strategies and tools to prepare and present science information. (p. 82)	use available computer programs to prepare a science report.	prepare science reports and presentations using available computer technology.	produce science products using standard and advanced software features as available for use in a home, workplace, or community setting.
5.2 understand the relationship between science and technology. (p. 83)	identify ways in which tools help scientists make better observations and measurements.	describe ways in which improved instruments and techniques have advanced scientific exploration and investigation.	explain how scientific inquiry results in knowledge which can improve technological designs and vice versa.
Component	Benchmark 1	Benchmark 2	Benchmark 3