9th Grade Formulating Hypotheses Passages

Develop skills to critically evaluate online information by identifying misinformation in science-related content. Focus on applying analytical skills to verify sources and distinguish credible science news from misleading information.

Examine the core standards governing expert testimony in legal cases, emphasizing the Frye and Daubert principles. Understand how expert opinions are evaluated in courtrooms and learn the criteria for admissibility based on scientific acceptance and reliability.

Focuses on understanding current environmental issues in North Carolina, encouraging critical examination of information sources and comprehension of scientific implications. Develops skills in evaluating opposing viewpoints, understanding environmental science, and exploring strategies for local and collective action.

Explore the foundational shifts in Earth Science through an examination of continental drift and plate tectonics. Gain insight into the historical development of these theories and the scientific debates that have shaped modern geological understanding.

Examine the scientific inquiry into continental drift, highlighting the evidence supporting Alfred Wegener's theory along with the historical challenges faced in its acceptance. Gain a thorough understanding of key geological concepts essential for interpreting the evidence for continental movements. Develop critical thinking skills in earth sciences.

Explore key waste management strategies focusing on recycling, landfilling, composting, and incinerating. Understand the environmental impacts and operational processes of each method, and develop skills to evaluate and apply waste management techniques in real-world contexts.

Explore vector addition using the Parallelogram Method to find the resultant of multiple forces. Gain proficiency in visualizing and calculating vector sums, enhancing problem-solving skills in physics.