A. Knowledge and Understanding

Students should possess the following knowledge and related understanding:

1. Some scientific phenomena, facts, and concepts.
2. Some scientific vocabulary and terminology.
3. Examples of the application of science in society and in students' daily lives.

B. Scientific Methods and Problem-Solving Skills

Students should be able to:

1. Pose appropriate questions, suggest, and make predictions.
2. Select and apply known factual concepts to solve problems.
3. Provide explanations and design methods that can be easily verified.
4. Analyze data, draw conclusions, and make inferences.

C. Experimental Skills

Students should be able to:

1. Safely and appropriately handle chemical substances and use scientific instruments.
2. Follow experimental instructions.
3. Make careful observations and accurately describe experimental results.
4. Choose appropriate instruments and suggest experimental procedures.

D. Communication Skills

Students should be able to:

1. Select applicable information from different sources.
2. Handle simple data and other materials.
3. Interpret scientific information presented in diagrams, numbers, lists, and charts.
4. Organize and express information clearly and logically.
5. Present arguments for or against the application of science in technology based on scientific, ethical, economic, political, and social factors.
6. Effectively communicate scientific ideas and values.

E. Decision-Making Skills

Students should be able to:

1. Make objective judgments based on data and consider various factors such as scientific, ethical, economic, political, and social aspects.
2. Support value judgments with appropriate and relevant scientific facts and knowledge.

F. Attitudes

Students should be able to:

1. Develop curiosity and interest in science.
2. Recognize the importance of ensuring safety for themselves and other classmates in the laboratory, thereby developing safety habits in daily life.
3. Cultivate good character by accurately recording experimental results.
4. Be concerned about the progress of science and its impact on society, the economy, and technology.
5. Be willing to discuss issues related to science, express their own opinions, and respect others' decisions.
6. Maintain a positive attitude towards promoting personal and community health.
7. Show concern for environmental protection and be willing to participate.