1. Learners are engaged by scientifically oriented questions. 2. Learners give priority to evidence, allowing them to develop and
evaluate explanations that address scientifically-oriented questions.
3. earners formulate explanations form evidence to address scientifically
oriented question 4. Learners evaluate their explanations in light of alternative explanations,
particularly those reflecting scientific understanding. 5. Learners communicate and justify their proposed explanations.
