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| NATURE OF SCIENCE BODY OF KNOWLEDGE |
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Standard 3: The Role of Theories, Laws, Hypotheses, and Models
The terms that describe examples of scientific knowledge, for example: "theory," "law," "hypothesis" and "model" have very specific meanings and functions within science.
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SC.912.N.3.1 |
Explain that a scientific theory is the culmination of many scientific investigations drawing together all the current evidence concerning a substantial range of phenomena; thus, a scientific theory represents the most powerful explanation scientists have to offer. |
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Remote Page: Theory
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SC.912.N.3.2 |
Describe the role consensus plays in the historical development of a theory in any one of the disciplines of science. |
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SC.912.N.3.3 |
Explain that scientific laws are descriptions of specific relationships under given conditions in nature, but do not offer explanations for those relationships. |
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SC.912.N.3.4 |
Recognize that theories do not become laws, nor do laws become theories; theories are well supported explanations and laws are well supported descriptions. |
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SC.912.N.3.5 |
Describe the function of models in science, and identify the wide range of models used in science. |
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Remote Page: Model
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| News and Views |
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News Items
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November 30, 2013
On environment, shortsightedness costs Florida big.
Scott Maxwell, Taking Names.
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October 9, 2013
Fuel Cell Today analysis.
The Fuel Cell Industry Review 2013.
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September 25, 2013
Fuel Cell Today analysis.
The Potential for Fuel Cell Prime Power in Japan.
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August 1, 2013
Duke Energy to cancel proposed Levy County nuclear plant.
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May 22, 2013
Fuel Cell Today analysis.
Electrolysers for Renewable Energy Efficiency.
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March 13, 2013
Beyond Electricity: Using Renewables Effectively.
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September 24, 2012
Sewer Systems Legal Filing.
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February 1, 2012
Fuel Cell Today update.
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January 13, 2012
Sewer Agenda.
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December 23, 2011
Scientist: Water account overdrawn.
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Novemver 14, 2011
Submission to the Citrus County Commissioner, 14 November, 2011.
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