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Identify how observations of nature form an essential base of knowledge among the Montana American Indians

Identify a valid test in an investigation

Use models that illustrate simple concepts and compare those models to the actual phenomenon

Use data to describe and communicate the results of scientific investigations

Select and use appropriate tools including technology to make measurements (including metric units) and represent results of basic scientific investigations

Develop the abilities necessary to safely conduct scientific inquiry, including (a step-by-step sequence is not implied): (a) asking questions about objects, events, and organisms in the environment, (b) planning and conducting simple investigations