Louisiana State Framework
Science Standards (grades 5-8)

Science as Inquiry

A. The Abilties Necessary To Do Scientific inquiry

SI-M-A1
identifying questions that can be used to design a scientific investigation

SI-M-A3
using mathematics and appropriate tools and techniques to gather, analyze, and interpret data

SI-M-A4
developing descriptions, explanations, and graphs using data

SI-M-A5
developing models and predictions using the relationships between data and explanations

B. Understanding Scientific Inquiry

SI-M-B3
understanding mathematics, technology, and scientific techniques used in an experiment can limit or enhance the accuracy of scientific knowledge


SI-M-B4
using data and logical arguments to propose, modify, or elaborate on principles and models


SI-M-B6
communicating that scientific investigations can result in new ideas, new methods of procedures, and new technologies


SI-M-B7
understanding that scientific development/technology is driven by societal needs and funding

Life Science

C. Populations and Ecosystems

LS-M-C3
investigating major ecosystems and recognizing physical properties and organisms within each

LS-M-C4
explaining the interaction and interdependence of nonliving and living components within ecosystems

D. Adaptations of Organisms

LS-M-D1
describing the importance of plant and animal adaptation, including local examples

LS-M-D2
explaining how some members of a species survive under changed environmental conditions

Earth and Space Science

A. Structure of the earth

ESS-M-A7
investigating how soils are formed from weathered rock and decomposed organic material

ESS-M-A7
modeling how landforms result from the interaction of constructive and destructive forces

ESS-M-A8
identifying the man-made and natural causes of coastal erosion and the steps taken to combat it

Science and the Environment

SE-M-A1
demonstrating knowledge that an ecosystem includes living and nonliving factors and that humans are an integra part of ecosystems

SE-M-A2
demonstrating an understanding of how carrying capactiy and limiting factors affect plant and animal populations

SE-M-A4
inderstanding that human actions can create risks and consequences in the environment

SE-M-A7
demonstrating knowledge of the natural cycles

SE-M-A8
investigating and analyzing how technology affects the physical, chemical, and biological factors in an ecosystem
       

SE-M-A10
identifying types of soil erosion and preventive measures

	Avery Island	Cocodrie	False River	Golden Meadow	Martello Castle	Northshore	Red River
SI-M-A1	Skill 3 Element 2	Skill 3 Element 2		Skill 3 Element 2	Skill 3 Element 2	Skill 3 Element 2	Skill 3 Element 2
SI-M-A3	Skill 1 Element 1	Skill 1 Element 1		Skill 1 Element 1	Skill 1 Element 1	Skill 1 Element 1	Skill 1 Element 1
SI-M-A4	Technique 3 Element 1	Technique 3 Element 1		Technique 3 Element 1	Technique 3 Element 1	Technique 3 Element 1	Technique 3 Element 1
SI-M-A5	Technique 4 Element 1	Technique 4 Element 1		Technique 4 Element 1	Technique 4 Element 1	Technique 4 Element 1	Technique 4 Element 1
SI-M-B3		Technique 2 Element 2		Technique 2 Element 2	Technique 2 Element 2	Technique 2 Element 2	Technique 2 Element 2
SI-M-B4	Technique 4 Element 1	Technique 4 Element 1		Technique 4 Element 1	Technique 4 Element 1	Technique 4 Element 1	Technique 4 Element 1
SI-M-B6		Technique 2 Element 2		Technique 2 Element 2	Technique 2 Element 2	Technique 2 Element 2	Technique 2 Element 2
SI-M-B7	Technique 2 Element 1	Technique 2 Element 1		Technique 2 Element 1	Technique 2 Element 1	Technique 2 Element 1	Technique 2 Element 1
LS-M-C3	Skill 1 Element 3	Skill 1 Element 3		Skill 1 Element 3	Skill 1 Element 3	Skill 1 Element 3	Skill 1 Element 3
LS-M-C4	Skill 1 Element 3	Skill 1 Element 3		Skill 1 Element 3	Skill 1 Element 3	Skill 1 Element 3	Skill 1 Element 3
LS-M-D1	Skill 3 Element 1	Skill 3 Element 1		Skill 3 Element 1	Skill 3 Element 1	Skill 3 Element 1	Skill 3 Element 1
LS-M-D2	Skill 1 Element 3	Skill 1 Element 3		Skill 1 Element 3	Skill 1 Element 3	Skill 1 Element 3	Skill 1 Element 3
ESS-M-A7	Skill 1 Element 3	Skill 1 Element 3		Skill 1 Element 3	Skill 1 Element 3	Skill 1 Element 3	Skill 1 Element 3
ESS-M-A7	Skill 3 Element 2	Skill 3 Element 2		Skill 3 Element 2	Skill 3 Element 2	Skill 3 Element 2	Skill 3 Element 2
ESS-M-A8	Skill 3 Element 2	Skill 3 Element 2		Skill 3 Element 2	Skill 3 Element 2	Skill 3 Element 2	Skill 3 Element 2
SE-M-A1	Skill 1 Element 4	Skill 1 Element 4X		Skill 1 Element 4	Skill 1 Element 4X	Skill 1 Element 4	Skill 1 Element 4
SE-M-A2	Skill 3 Element 1	Skill 3 Element 1		Skill 3 Element 1	Skill 3 Element 1	Skill 3 Element 1	Skill 3 Element 1
SE-M-A4	Technique 3 Element 1	Technique 3 Element 1		Technique 3 Element 1	Technique 3 Element 1	Technique 3 Element 1	Technique 3 Element 1
SE-M-A7					Skill 3 Element 3X
SE-M-A8					Skill 2 Element 3X
SE-M-A10	Skill 3 Element 2	Skill 3 Element 2		Skill 3 Element 2	Skill 3 Element 2	Skill 3 Element 2	Skill 3 Element 2

Louisiana Grade Level Expectations