AQS.SCI.3.A
Develop explanations and propose solutions supported by data and models consistent with scientific ideas, principles, and theories.
Aquatic Science · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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explanationssolutionsdatamodelsscientific ideasprinciplestheories
Skills
- develop (explanations) #dok3
- propose (solutions) #dok3
- support (explanations and solutions with data and models) #dok3
- interpret (consistency with scientific principles and theories) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can develop explanations that are supported by data and models. #dok3
- I can propose solutions to scientific problems using evidence from data and models. #dok3
- I can analyze whether my explanations and solutions are consistent with established scientific ideas, principles, and theories. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Valid scientific explanations and solutions are based on evidence from data and models.
- Explanations and solutions must align with accepted scientific principles and theories to be considered credible.
Essential Questions
- How do data and models support the development of scientific explanations?
- Why is it important for proposed solutions to align with scientific ideas, principles, and theories?
- What makes an explanation or solution evidence-based in science?
- How can you use data and models to justify a proposed solution to a scientific problem?
- What are the consequences of relying on explanations or solutions that are not supported by evidence?