State Goal 11 & 12:  Have a working knowledge of the processes of scientific inquiry and technological design to investigate questions, conduct experiments, and solve problems; have a working knowledge of the fundamental concepts and principles of the life, physical, and earth/space sciences and their connections.

CAS B & E:   Design and safely conduct scientific investigations to answer questions and test the validity of predictions; analyze natural cycles, interactions and patterns in the earth's land, water, and atmospheric systems.

CFS 1 & 1:  Formulate appropriate questions to acquire information about objects, organisms, and events in the environment, etc.; distinguish among evaporation, condensation, and precipitation phases of the water cycle.