The Correlation of

 

PLATO©

 

Curricula to

 

Arizona Academic Standards and Accountability

(AASA)

Science (Adopted 6.23.97) TBU



May 5, 2004


PLATO© Correlation to the Arizona Academic Standards and Accountability


INTRODUCTION

 

PLATO Learning Inc. combines PLATO© computer-assisted instruction into a flexible integrated learning system to enhance instructional effectiveness in education programs. This document identifies PLATO instructional activities that correlate to the Arizona Academic Standards and Accountability, Science (Adopted 6.23.97) TBU, dated .URL: http://www.ade.state.az.us/standards/contentstandards.asp

It is recommended that instructors review the correlation in order to fine-tune the activity to fit their educational environment. Modules may be added or removed; Web sites and offline activities may also be incorporated to enhance the learning path.

The following PLATO courseware was used in this alignment:

Life Science
Projects for the Real World: Level I, Eighth Grade: Space Center
Projects for the Real World: Level I, Eighth Grade: Making a Video
Projects for the Real World: Level I, Eighth Grade: Trouble in Camelot
Projects for the Real World: Level I, Eighth Grade: Earning Money
Projects for the Real World: Level H, Seventh Grade: Maya Mystery
Projects for the Real World: Level H, Seventh Grade: Consumer Guide
Projects for the Real World: Level H, Seventh Grade: Medical Mixup
Projects for the Real World: Level H, Seventh Grade: All Kinds of Families
Projects for the Real World: Level G, Sixth Grade: Olympic Games
Projects for the Real World: Level G, Sixth Grade: Make TV Work for You
Projects for the Real World: Level G, Sixth Grade: Yellowstone Connection
Projects for the Real World: Level G, Sixth Grade: Volunteering
Projects for the Real World: Level F, Fifth Grade: Climbing Mt. McKinley
Projects for the Real World: Level F, Fifth Grade: Designing a Museum
Projects for the Real World: Level F, Fifth Grade: Food Bank
Projects for the Real World: Level F, Fifth Grade: School Proposal
Projects for the Real World: Level E, Fourth Grade: Desert Survival
Projects for the Real World: Level E, Fourth Grade: News Desk
Projects for the Real World: Level E, Fourth Grade: State Visitor's Center
Projects for the Real World: Level E, Fourth Grade: Home Health Detective
Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: Smart Shopper
Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: Endangered Animals
Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: Books & More
Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: The World of Insects
Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: Body
Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: Problem Solving
Middle School Science (Discovery Channel)
Science Fundamentals



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Standard

Strand/Level

Concept

Grade Level

Performance Objective

Section

Standard 1: Science as Inquiry Students understand and use the processes of scientific investigation and scientific ways of knowing. They are able to design, conduct, describe and evaluate these investigations. They are able to understand and apply concepts that unify scientific disciplines.

3. ESSENTIALS (Grades 4-8) Students know and are able to do all of the above and the following:

1SC-E1. Identify a question, formulate a hypothesis, control and manipulate variables, devise experiments, predict outcomes, compare and analyze results, and defend conclusions

(Grades 4-5)

PO 1. Distinguish between a question and a hypothesis

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

 

PO 2. Describe the functions of variables in an investigation

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

 

PO 3. Predict an outcome based on experimental data

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

 

PO 4. Draw a conclusion based on a set of experimental data

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

(Grades 6-8)

PO 1. Design an experiment using a scientific method

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

 

PO 2. Conduct an experiment using a scientific method

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

 

PO 3. Analyze the results of an experiment

Science Fundamentals
   ·Physics
      ·Measurement in Physics

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level F, Fifth Grade: Food Bank
   ·Food Flow
      ·1. Naming and Grouping

 

 

 

 

 

      ·2. Flowcharts

 

 

 

 

 

   ·Disaster Plan
      ·1. What Could Happen?

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level F, Fifth Grade: Climbing Mt. McKinley
   ·The Weathermaker
      ·2. Wind Speed

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level G, Sixth Grade: Yellowstone Connection
   ·Blue Dot Disease
      ·2. Updating the Park Map

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level H, Seventh Grade: Medical Mixup
   ·Easy Test to Pass
      ·1. Drug Detection Methods

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level H, Seventh Grade: Maya Mystery
   ·Books of Stone
      ·3. Tables and Kings

 

 

 

 

 

   ·What's in a Bone?
      ·1. Graph and Compare

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level I, Eighth Grade: Space Center
   ·Form an Opinion
      ·2. Check the Facts

 

 

 

 

PO 4. Defend conclusions drawn from the analysis

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

1SC-E2. Create a model (e.g., a computer simulation, a stream table) to predict change

(Grades 4-5)

PO 1. Design a model to illustrate a system

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

(Grades 6-8)

PO 1. Construct a model that demonstrates change within a system

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

 

PO 2. Describe variables that cause change

Science Fundamentals
   ·Physics
      ·Atomic and Molecular Theory

 

 

 

 

PO 3. Explain cause and effect of variables within a system

Science Fundamentals
   ·Physics
      ·Atomic and Molecular Theory

 

 

1SC-E3. Organize and present data gathered from their own experiences, using appropriate mathematical analyses and graphical representations

(Grades 4-5)

PO 1. Organize gathered data into an appropriate format

Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: Smart Shopper
   ·Who Wants You To Buy
      ·3. Tell What Ads Are Aimed at Kids

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level E, Fourth Grade: Home Health Detective
   ·Is There a Pattern
      ·2. Making Pictographs

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level E, Fourth Grade: State Visitor's Center
   ·How Hot Is It?
      ·1. Step-by-Step Line Graph

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level E, Fourth Grade: News Desk
   ·Picture This!
      ·2. Make a Table

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level E, Fourth Grade: Desert Survival
   ·Define the Problem
      ·1. What's the Problem

 

 

 

 

 

   ·Desert Ecosystem
      ·3. Charting Problems

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level F, Fifth Grade: Food Bank
   ·Food Flow
      ·2. Flowcharts

 

 

 

 

 

   ·Disaster Plan
      ·1. What Could Happen?

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level F, Fifth Grade: Climbing Mt. McKinley
   ·Clothing
      ·2. The Right Question

 

 

 

 

 

      ·3. Easy Answers

 

 

 

 

 

   ·The Weathermaker
      ·2. Wind Speed

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level G, Sixth Grade: Yellowstone Connection
   ·Earth Energy
      ·1. Making Graphs

 

 

 

 

PO 2. Construct a representation of data (e.g., bar graph, line graph, frequency table, Venn diagram)

Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: Smart Shopper
   ·Who Wants You To Buy
      ·3. Tell What Ads Are Aimed at Kids

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level E, Fourth Grade: Home Health Detective
   ·Is There a Pattern
      ·2. Making Pictographs

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level E, Fourth Grade: State Visitor's Center
   ·How Hot Is It?
      ·1. Step-by-Step Line Graph

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level E, Fourth Grade: News Desk
   ·Picture This!
      ·2. Make a Table

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level E, Fourth Grade: Desert Survival
   ·Define the Problem
      ·1. What's the Problem

 

 

 

 

 

   ·Desert Ecosystem
      ·3. Charting Problems

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level F, Fifth Grade: Food Bank
   ·Food Flow
      ·2. Flowcharts

 

 

 

 

 

   ·Disaster Plan
      ·1. What Could Happen?

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level F, Fifth Grade: Climbing Mt. McKinley
   ·Clothing
      ·3. Easy Answers

 

 

 

 

 

   ·The Weathermaker
      ·2. Wind Speed

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level G, Sixth Grade: Yellowstone Connection
   ·Earth Energy
      ·1. Making Graphs

 

 

 

(Grades 6-8)

PO 1. Construct a representation of data (e.g., histogram, stem-and-leaf plot, scatter plot, circle graph, flow chart)

Projects for the Real World: Level F, Fifth Grade: Food Bank
   ·Food Flow
      ·2. Flowcharts

 

 

 

 

 

   ·Disaster Plan
      ·1. What Could Happen?

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level F, Fifth Grade: Climbing Mt. McKinley
   ·Clothing
      ·3. Easy Answers

 

 

 

 

 

   ·The Weathermaker
      ·2. Wind Speed

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level G, Sixth Grade: Yellowstone Connection
   ·Earth Energy
      ·1. Making Graphs

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level H, Seventh Grade: Maya Mystery
   ·Books of Stone
      ·3. Tables and Kings

 

 

 

 

 

   ·What's in a Bone?
      ·1. Graph and Compare

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level I, Eighth Grade: Space Center
   ·Exploring Planets
      ·1. Satellite Images

 

 

 

 

PO 2. Interpret patterns in collected data

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

1SC-E4. Identify and refine questions from previous investigations

(Grades 4-5)

PO 1. Identify questions from previous investigations

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

 

PO 2. Refine questions from previous investigations

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

(Grades 6-8)

PO 1. Analyze the results of previous investigations

Science Fundamentals
   ·Physics
      ·Measurement in Physics

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level F, Fifth Grade: Food Bank
   ·Food Flow
      ·1. Naming and Grouping

 

 

 

 

 

      ·2. Flowcharts

 

 

 

 

 

   ·Disaster Plan
      ·1. What Could Happen?

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level F, Fifth Grade: Climbing Mt. McKinley
   ·The Weathermaker
      ·2. Wind Speed

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level G, Sixth Grade: Yellowstone Connection
   ·Blue Dot Disease
      ·2. Updating the Park Map

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level H, Seventh Grade: Medical Mixup
   ·Easy Test to Pass
      ·1. Drug Detection Methods

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level H, Seventh Grade: Maya Mystery
   ·Books of Stone
      ·3. Tables and Kings

 

 

 

 

 

   ·What's in a Bone?
      ·1. Graph and Compare

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level I, Eighth Grade: Space Center
   ·Form an Opinion
      ·2. Check the Facts

 

 

 

 

PO 2. Refine hypotheses from a previous investigation

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

1SC-E5. Analyze the processes, parts and subsystems of a bicycle, a clock or other mechanical or electrical device

(Grades 4-5)

PO 1. Identify the parts of a subsystem within a system

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

 

PO 2. Describe the functions of the parts of a subsystem

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

 

PO 3. State cause-and-effect relationships among components in mechanical or electrical devices

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

(Grades 6-8)

PO 1. Explain the interaction among parts within mechanical or electrical devices

Middle School Science (Discovery Channel)
   ·Earth Science Series
      ·Earthquakes

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level I, Eighth Grade: Space Center
   ·Troubleshooting
      ·1. Flowcharts

 

 

 

 

PO 2. Analyze the processes that operate within a mechanical or electrical device

Middle School Science (Discovery Channel)
   ·Earth Science Series
      ·Earthquakes

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level I, Eighth Grade: Space Center
   ·Troubleshooting
      ·1. Flowcharts

 

 

1SC-E6. Analyze scientific reports from magazines, television or other media

(Grades 4-5)

PO 1. Analyze the reliability of scientific information from a variety of sources

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

 

PO 2. Use evidence to support or refute a conclusion drawn from a scientific report

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

(Grades 6-8)

PO 1. Evaluate information for accuracy, logic, bias and impact

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

Standard 2: History and Nature of Science Students understand the nature of scientific ways of thinking. Students understand that scientific investigation grows from the contributions of many people.

3. ESSENTIALS (Grades 4-8) Students know and are able to do all of the above and the following:

2SC-E1. Identify major milestones in science that have revolutionized the thinking of the time

(Grades 4-5)

PO 1. Describe major scientific contributions

Projects for the Real World: Level F, Fifth Grade: Designing a Museum
   ·Shocking Invention
      ·1. The Wizard of Menlo Park

 

 

 

(Grades 6-8)

PO 1. Describe the effects of major scientific events on society

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

 

PO 2. Describe a recent scientific event that has impacted the quality of life

Middle School Science (Discovery Channel)
   ·Earth Science Series
      ·Natural Resources

 

 

2SC-E2. Describe how science and technology are interrelated

(Grades 4-5)

PO 1. Describe how science has helped technology change over time

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

 

PO 2. Describe how technology has helped science change over time

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

(Grades 6-8)

PO 1. Describe a technological discovery that influences science

Middle School Science (Discovery Channel)
   ·Earth Science Series
      ·Mapping the Earth

 

 

 

 

PO 2. Describe a scientific discovery that influences technology

Middle School Science (Discovery Channel)
   ·Earth Science Series
      ·Mapping the Earth

 

 

 

 

PO 3. Determine scientific processes involved in a technological advancement

Middle School Science (Discovery Channel)
   ·Earth Science Series
      ·Mapping the Earth

 

 

2SC-E3. Provide different explanations for a phenomenon; defend and refute the explanations

(Grades 4-5)

PO 1. Propose several possible explanations for a scientific phenomenon

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

 

PO 2. Provide evidence to defend an explanation for a scientific phenomenon

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

 

PO 3. Provide evidence to refute an explanation for a scientific phenomenon

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

(Grades 6-8)

PO 1. Analyze different theories to explain a phenomenon

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

 

PO 2. Defend or refute the explanation of a phenomenon

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

2SC-E4. Identify characteristics of scientific ways of thinking

(Grades 4-5)

PO 1. Describe a variety of ways scientists generate ideas

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

(Grades 6-8)

PO 1. Describe the following scientific processes: observing, communicating, comparing, organizing, relating, inferring and applying

Science Fundamentals
   ·Physics
      ·Measurement in Physics

 

 

 

 

 

   ·Biology
      ·Biological Perspective

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level F, Fifth Grade: Food Bank
   ·Food Flow
      ·1. Naming and Grouping

 

 

 

 

 

      ·2. Flowcharts

 

 

 

 

 

   ·Disaster Plan
      ·1. What Could Happen?

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level F, Fifth Grade: Climbing Mt. McKinley
   ·The Weathermaker
      ·2. Wind Speed

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level G, Sixth Grade: Yellowstone Connection
   ·Blue Dot Disease
      ·2. Updating the Park Map

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level H, Seventh Grade: Medical Mixup
   ·Easy Test to Pass
      ·1. Drug Detection Methods

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level H, Seventh Grade: Maya Mystery
   ·Books of Stone
      ·3. Tables and Kings

 

 

 

 

 

   ·What's in a Bone?
      ·1. Graph and Compare

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level I, Eighth Grade: Space Center
   ·Form an Opinion
      ·2. Check the Facts

 

 

 

 

 

Life Science
   ·Classification and Diversity of Life
      ·Classifying Life

 

 

2SC-E5. Explain how scientific theory, hypothesis generation and experimentation are interrelated

(Grades 4-5)

PO 1. Explain the role of a hypothesis in scientific inquiry

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

 

PO 2. Explain the role of experimentation in scientific inquiry

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

 

PO 3. Describe how a scientific theory can be developed and modified

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

(Grades 6-8)

PO 1. Describe the relationship between theory and hypotheses

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

 

PO 2. Describe how experimental procedures can be formulated to test a hypothesis

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

 

PO 3. Explain how experimental results may affect a hypothesis and a theory

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

2SC-E6. Demonstrate how Science is an ongoing process of gathering and evaluating information, assessing evidence for and against theories and hypotheses, looking for patterns, and then devising and testing possible explanations

(Grades 4-5)

PO 1. Explain how a scientific theory has changed over time

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

 

PO 2. Explain how a hypothesis has changed over time

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

(Grades 6-8)

PO 1. Compare and contrast the evidence of a hypothesis

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

 

PO 2. Compare and contrast the evidence of a theory

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

 

PO 3. Analyze a hypothesis

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

 

PO 4. Analyze a theory

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

Standard 3: Personal and Social Perspectives in Science and Technology Students understand the impact of science on human activity and the environment and are proficient in the uses of technology as they relate to science.

 

3SC-E1. Recognize how scientific knowledge, thinking processes and skills are used in a great variety of careers

(Grades 4-5)

PO 1. Explain how scientific knowledge and skills are integral to a variety of careers

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

(Grades 6-8)

PO 1. Explain how scientific knowledge, thinking processes and skills are used to solve problems in a variety of careers

Middle School Science (Discovery Channel)
   ·Earth Science Series
      ·Fossils

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level I, Eighth Grade: Space Center
   ·Editor's Desk
      ·1. Edit Notes

 

 

3SC-E2. Develop and use a systematic approach to analyze the risks associated with natural and biological hazards

(Grades 4-5)

PO 1. Describe risks associated with natural and biological hazards

Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: Endangered Animals
   ·People Are Helping
      ·2. Attend a Debate

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level E, Fourth Grade: Home Health Detective
   ·Watch Out!
      ·1. Dangers in the Home

 

 

 

 

 

      ·2. Safety First

 

 

 

 

PO 2. Compare risk factors of several natural and biological hazards

Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: Endangered Animals
   ·People Are Helping
      ·2. Attend a Debate

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level E, Fourth Grade: Home Health Detective
   ·Watch Out!
      ·1. Dangers in the Home

 

 

 

 

 

      ·2. Safety First

 

 

 

(Grades 6-8)

PO 1. Analyze the risk factors associated with natural and biological hazards

Science Fundamentals
   ·Biology
      ·People in the Biosphere

 

 

 

 

 

Middle School Science (Discovery Channel)
   ·Earth Science Series
      ·Land and Water

 

 

 

 

 

      ·Oceans

 

 

 

 

 

      ·Weather and Climate

 

 

 

 

 

   ·Physical Science Series
      ·Nuclear Energy

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level G, Sixth Grade: Volunteering
   ·Befriend Trees
      ·1. Dear Community-Tree

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level H, Seventh Grade: Consumer Guide
   ·Money Talks
      ·1. Conscious Choices

 

 

 

 

 

Life Science
   ·Organisms and Their Environment
      ·Biomes and Biodiversity

 

 

 

 

 

   ·Human Health and Reproduction
      ·Immunity and Preventing Disease

 

 

3SC-E3. Identify a specific need and propose a solution or product that addresses this need, taking into consideration various factors

(Grades 4-5)

PO 1. Identify a human or environmental need

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

 

PO 2. Describe the various factors affecting the need

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

 

PO 3. Propose a solution or product that addresses the need

Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: Problem Solving
   ·Make a Decision
      ·3. Different Ways to Make a Decision

 

 

 

 

 

      ·4. Make a Decision and Act On It

 

 

 

(Grades 6-8)

PO 1. Design a solution or product that addresses a need and considers the factors of an environmental or human problem

Science Fundamentals
   ·Biology
      ·People in the Biosphere

 

 

 

 

 

Middle School Science (Discovery Channel)
   ·Earth Science Series
      ·Land and Water

 

 

 

 

 

      ·Natural Resources

 

 

 

 

 

   ·Physical Science Series
      ·Nuclear Energy

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level F, Fifth Grade: Food Bank
   ·Compost Crew
      ·2. Small Parts

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level G, Sixth Grade: Volunteering
   ·Befriend Trees
      ·1. Dear Community-Tree

 

 

 

 

 

      ·2. The Root of the Problem

 

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level H, Seventh Grade: Consumer Guide
   ·Money Talks
      ·1. Conscious Choices

 

 

 

 

 

Life Science
   ·Organisms and Their Environment
      ·Biomes and Biodiversity

 

 

3SC-E4. Implement a proposed solution or design and evaluate its merit

(Grades 4-5)

PO 1. Evaluate the possible strengths and weaknesses of a given solution to a problem

Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: Problem Solving
   ·Make a Decision
      ·3. Different Ways to Make a Decision

 

 

 

 

 

      ·4. Make a Decision and Act On It

 

 

 

(Grades 6-8)

PO 1. Apply a proposed solution to a problem

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

 

PO 2. Evaluate the merit of a proposed solution

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

Standard 4: Life Science Students understand the characteristics of living things, the diversity of life and how organisms change over time in terms of biological adaptation and genetics. Students understand the interrelationships of matter and energy in living organisms and the interactions of living organisms with their environment.

 

4SC-E1. Construct classification systems based on the structure of organisms