Scientific and Engineering Practices
Virginia SOL CH.1.CC
Construct and critique conclusions and explanations based on evidence.
What students need to be able to do
- Construct and revise explanations based on valid and reliable evidence obtained from a variety of sources.
- Apply scientific ideas, principles, and/or evidence to provide an explanation of phenomena or design solutions.
- Compare and evaluate competing arguments in light of currently accepted explanations and new scientific evidence.
- Construct arguments or counterarguments based on data and evidence.
- Differentiate between scientific hypothesis, theory, and law.