K-2-ETS1-1 - Performance Expectation
Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.
1st Grade · Next Generation Science Standards · NGSS Lead States 2013
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questionsobservationsinformationsituationpeoplechangeproblemobjecttooldevelopment
Skills
- ask questions (about situations that need change) #dok2
- make observations (about real-world situations) #dok1
- gather information (from various sources) #dok1
- define a simple problem (using collected data and observations) #dok2
- identify how a problem can be solved (through the development of an object or tool) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can observe and notice changes people want in a situation. #dok1
- I can collect information about a situation that people want to change. #dok1
- I can ask clear questions to learn more about a situation or problem. #dok2
- I can use my questions, observations, and information to define a simple problem. #dok2
- I can describe how making or improving an object or tool can help solve a simple problem. #dok2
Big Ideas
- People use questions, observations, and information to identify and understand problems that can be solved through engineering.
- Developing or improving objects and tools can help solve everyday problems.
Essential Questions
- What kinds of problems do people notice in their lives or surroundings?
- How do asking questions and making observations help us understand a situation?
- Why is it important to gather information before trying to solve a problem?
- How can creating new objects or tools help people solve simple problems?
- What steps should we take to figure out if a problem can be solved with an object or tool?