ASTR.SCI.1.B
Apply scientific practices to plan and conduct descriptive, comparative, and experimental investigations and use engineering practices to design solutions to problems.
Astronomy · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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scientific practicesdescriptive investigationscomparative investigationsexperimental investigationsengineering practicessolutionsproblems
Skills
- apply (scientific practices to plan investigations) #dok2
- conduct (descriptive investigations) #dok2
- conduct (comparative investigations) #dok2
- conduct (experimental investigations) #dok2
- design (solutions to problems using engineering practices) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can describe the steps involved in scientific investigations. #dok1
- I can identify the differences among descriptive, comparative, and experimental investigations. #dok1
- I can apply scientific practices to plan an investigation. #dok2
- I can conduct a descriptive, comparative, or experimental investigation. #dok2
- I can use engineering practices to design solutions to problems. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Scientific and engineering practices are essential for investigating phenomena and solving problems in astronomy.
- There are multiple types of investigations, each suited to different scientific questions, and each requires systematic planning and execution.
Essential Questions
- What are the differences between descriptive, comparative, and experimental investigations?
- How do engineering practices help in designing solutions to scientific problems?
- What steps are necessary to plan and conduct a valid scientific investigation?
- Why is it important to select the appropriate type of investigation for a given problem or phenomenon?
- How are scientific and engineering practices used together in astronomy?