Standard(s):
[ELA2021] (8) 25 : 25. Produce research writings independently over extended periods of time which encompass research, reflection, and revision and over shorter time frames.
Examples: a day or two, a single sitting
[ELA2021] (8) 9 : 9. Participate in collaborative discussions about arguments by evaluating claims, findings, reasoning, relevance, and evidence from multiple sources.
[ELA2021] (8) -4 : R3. Use digital and electronic tools appropriately, safely, and ethically when researching and writing, both individually and collaboratively.
[SC2015] PS8 (8) 3 : 3 ) Construct explanations based on evidence from investigations to
differentiate among compounds, mixtures, and solutions.
a. Collect and analyze information to illustrate how synthetic materials
(e.g., medicine, food additives, alternative fuels, plastics) are derived from
natural resources and how they impact society.