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

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

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

(c) identifies multiple attributes of biotic (living) and abiotic (nonliving) objects, including classification based on similarities and differences, and describes and models structures, functions, and processes of biotic (living) and abiotic (nonliving) systems;

(d) describes and explains the details of earth's physical features and cycles;

(e) discusses interactions between technology, science, and society;

(f) independently identifies scientific information in the news and discusses the possible impact on local problems;

(g) identifies the historical significance of scientists, discusses 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.