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.
Kindergarten · Next Generation Science Standards · NGSS Lead States 2013
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questionsobservationsinformationsituationpeopleproblemobjecttooldevelopment
Skills
- ask questions (about situations people want to change) #dok2
- make observations (related to problems people want to solve) #dok2
- gather information (about situations and possible solutions) #dok2
- define a simple problem (that can be solved by creating or improving an object or tool) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can ask questions about a situation people want to change. #dok2
- I can make observations that help me understand what needs to be changed or solved. #dok2
- I can gather information about situations people want to change. #dok2
- I can define a simple problem that can be solved by making or improving an object or tool. #dok3
Big Ideas
- People identify problems in their environment and use questioning, observation, and information gathering to define them clearly.
- Problems can be solved through the development of new or improved objects or tools based on a clear understanding of the situation.
Essential Questions
- What steps do we take to figure out a problem we want to solve?
- How do asking questions and making observations help us understand a problem?
- Why is it important to define a problem clearly before trying to solve it?
- What information do we need to gather before developing a solution?
- How can improving an object or tool help solve a problem people have?
