2018 Virginia Science Standards of Learning Curriculum Framework

Flashcards based on the 2018 Virginia Science Standards of Learning, covering essential science concepts and practices.

Scientific & Engineering Practices

Categories that guide instruction, including asking questions, planning investigations, analyzing data, and communicating information.

Engineering Design Process

A systematic approach to problem-solving involving defining problems, brainstorming solutions, and testing designs.

Computational Thinking

A problem-solving process that involves logically organizing and classifying data to develop algorithms.

Enduring Understandings

Key concepts and big ideas in science relevant to the standards.

Essential Knowledge and Practices

The key knowledge and skills students should master as evidence of understanding the standards.

Watershed

The land area that drains into a body of water, influencing water quality and ecosystem health.

Atmosphere

A mixture of gases surrounding Earth, consisting mostly of nitrogen and oxygen, that changes with altitude.

Universal Solvent

A property of water that allows it to dissolve many substances due to its molecular structure.

Energy Budget

The tracking of energy flow into and out of Earth's climate system.

Biotic and Abiotic Factors

Living (biotic) and non-living (abiotic) components that interact within ecosystems.