(1) A fourth-grade student at the proficient level in science demonstrates solid academic performance. He/she:

(a) with direction, safely completes a simple investigation by asking questions with identified variables, uses appropriate tools, communicates results, and identifies that observation is a key inquiry process used by Montana American Indians;

(b) selects and uses tools for simple measurement of solids, liquids, and gases, identifying properties of each state of matter and describes and models characteristics of and changes within basic physical and mechanical systems;

(c) identifies attributes of biotic (living) things and abiotic (nonliving) objects, including classification based on similarities and differences, basic structure, function, and processes of each system;

(d) identifies and accurately illustrates earth's features, locating several observable changes of those features;

(e) identifies interactions among technology, science, and society;

(f) discusses scientific information related to current events and local problems;

(g) identifies the historical significance of scientists, identifies the impacts of their discoveries on humans today, and identifies influences of science and technology on the development of Montana American Indian cultures; and

(h) identifies examples of Montana American Indian contributions to scientific and technological knowledge.