AQS.SCI.1.D
Use appropriate tools such as Global Positioning System (GPS), Geographic Information System (GIS), weather balloons, buoys, water testing kits, meter sticks, metric rulers, pipettes, graduated cylinders, standard laboratory glassware, balances, timing devices, pH meters or probes, various data collecting probes, thermometers, calculators, computers, internet access, turbidity testing devices, hand magnifiers, work and disposable gloves, compasses, first aid kits, field guides, water quality test kits or probes, 30-meter tape measures, tarps, ripple tanks, trowels, screens, buckets, sediment samples equipment, cameras, flow meters, cast nets, kick nets, seines, computer models, spectrophotometers, stereomicroscopes, compound microscopes, clinometers, and field journals, various prepared slides, hand lenses, hot plates, Petri dishes, sampling nets, waders, leveling grade rods (Jason sticks), protractors, inclination and height distance calculators, samples of biological specimens or structures, core sampling equipment, fish tanks and associated supplies, and hydrometers.
Aquatic Science · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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Skills
- select (appropriate tools for specific scientific tasks) #dok2
- identify (various scientific tools and their uses) #dok1
- apply (proper handling and usage techniques for scientific equipment) #dok2
- differentiate (tools based on investigative needs) #dok2
- demonstrate (safe use and care of scientific instruments) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify different scientific tools commonly used in aquatic science. #dok1
- I can match scientific tools to their correct uses during investigations. #dok1
- I can select the appropriate scientific tool for a given task or investigation. #dok2
- I can explain why a specific tool is chosen for a scientific procedure or measurement. #dok2
- I can demonstrate how to properly and safely use various scientific tools. #dok2
- I can compare the effectiveness of different tools for collecting data or making measurements. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Selecting and properly using appropriate scientific tools is essential for accurate data collection and investigation in aquatic science.
- The wide range of tools available allows scientists to investigate aquatic environments with greater precision, safety, and effectiveness.
Essential Questions
- Why is it important to choose the correct tool for a scientific investigation?
- How does using the right tool affect the accuracy and reliability of scientific data?
- What factors should you consider when selecting a tool for a specific investigation?
- How can technological advancements improve the study of aquatic environments?
- How do scientists ensure the safe and effective use of scientific tools in different environments?