Science as Inquiry

• Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
• Understanding about scientific inquiry

Physical Science

• Motions and forces
• Properties in matter
• Transfer of energy

Life science

• Diversity and adaptations of organisms
• Populations and ecosystems
• Regulation and behavior
• Reproduction and heredity
• Structure and function in living systems

Earth and Space Science

• Atmospheric science
• Earth in the solar system
• Earth's history
• Structure of the earth system

Science and Technology

• Abilities of technological design
• Understandings about science and technology

Science in Personal and Social Perspectives

• Environment
• Natural hazards
• Personal health
  • Body repair
  • Cancer
  • Disease and Treatment
  • Emotions
  • Food
  • Obesity
  • Other
• Populations, resources, and environments
• Risks and Benefits
• Science and technology in society

History and Nature of Science

• History of science
• Nature of science
• Science as a human endeavor