1. Process Skill demonstrate safe practices during laboratory and field investigations.[AST.1A] October 2014Secondary Science - Astronomy

2. Process Skill demonstrate an understanding of the use and conservation of resources and the proper disposal or recycling of materials.[AST.1B] October 2014Secondary Science - Astronomy

3. Process Skill know the definition of science and understand that it has limitations, as specified in subsection (b)(2) of this section.[AST.2A] October 2014Secondary Science - Astronomy

4. Process Skill know that scientific hypotheses are tentative and testable statements that must be capable of being supported or not supported by observational evidence. Hypotheses of durable explanatory power which have been tested over a wide variety of conditions are incorporated into theories.[AST.2B] October 2014Secondary Science - Astronomy

5. Process Skill know that scientific theories are based on natural and physical phenomena and are capable of being tested by multiple independent researchers. Unlike hypotheses, scientific theories are well- established and highly-reliable explanations, but may be subject to change as new areas of science and new technologies are developed.[AST.2C] October 2014Secondary Science - Astronomy

6. Process Skill distinguish between scientific hypotheses and scientific theories.[AST.2D] October 2014Secondary Science - Astronomy

7. Process Skill plan and implement investigative procedures, including making observations, asking questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and selecting equipment and technology.[AST.2E] October 2014Secondary Science - Astronomy

8. Process Skill collect data and make measurements with accuracy and precision.[AST.2F] October 2014Secondary Science - Astronomy

9. Process Skill organize, analyze, evaluate, make inferences, and predict trends from data, including making new revised hypotheses when appropriate.[AST.2G] October 2014Secondary Science - Astronomy

10. Process Skill communicate valid conclusions in writing, oral presentations, and through collaborative projects.[AST.2H] October 2014Secondary Science - Astronomy

11. Process Skill use astronomical technology such as telescopes, binoculars, sextants, computers, and software.[AST.2I] October 2014Secondary Science - Astronomy

12. Process Skill in all fields of science, analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by using empirical evidence, logical reasoning, and experimental and observational testing, including examining all sides of scientific evidence of those scientific explanations, so as to encourage critical thinking by the student.[AST.3A] October 2014Secondary Science - Astronomy

13. Process Skill communicate and apply scientific information extracted from various sources such as current events, news reports, published journal articles, and marketing materials.[AST.3B] October 2014Secondary Science - Astronomy

14. Process Skill draw inferences based on data related to promotional materials for products and services.[AST.3C] October 2014Secondary Science - Astronomy

15. Process Skill evaluate the impact of research on scientific thought, society, and the environment.[AST.3D] October 2014Secondary Science - Astronomy

16. Process Skill describe the connection between astronomy and future careers.[AST.3E] October 2014Secondary Science - Astronomy