Examine an Earth and Space Science issue and the validity of the information communicated to the public
You'll pick an Earth and Space Science issue that's been discussed in the media (like climate change, earthquakes, space exploration, or volcanic eruptions) and investigate how accurately it's being communicated to the public. You'll examine information from different sources, check whether that information is reliable and scientifically sound, and form your own conclusion about the issue based on evidence.
You examine the issue, report on relevant information from sources, comment on whether it's valid, and draw a conclusion.
You examine the issue in depth, compare the validity of information across different sources with Earth and Space Science reasons, and state a clear position on the issue based on what you found.
You comprehensively examine the issue, evaluate the validity of different sources with detailed science reasons, and justify your position by linking it back to the evidence you collected and how reliable that evidence is.
Standards typically taken alongside or after this one. Same subject, grouped by level.