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Use appropriate safety equipment and practices during laboratory, classroom, and field investigations as outlined in Texas Education Agency-approved safety standards.
Astronomy · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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safety equipmentpracticeslaboratory investigationsclassroom investigationsfield investigationsTexas Education Agency-approved safety standards
Skills
- use (appropriate safety equipment during investigations) #dok1
- apply (approved safety practices during investigations) #dok2
- identify (required safety equipment and practices for different investigation settings) #dok2
- follow (Texas Education Agency-approved safety standards) #dok1
- evaluate (investigative procedures for compliance with safety standards) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can use appropriate safety equipment during laboratory, classroom, and field investigations. #dok1
- I can follow Texas Education Agency-approved safety standards while conducting investigations. #dok1
- I can apply approved safety practices to different types of scientific investigations. #dok2
- I can identify which safety equipment and procedures are required for a given investigative setting. #dok2
- I can evaluate whether an investigation is being conducted according to safety standards. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Following approved safety practices and using appropriate equipment are essential for safe and effective scientific investigations.
- Different investigation settings require special attention to specific safety standards mandated by official guidelines.
Essential Questions
- Why is it important to use appropriate safety equipment and practices in scientific investigations?
- How do safety procedures differ between laboratory, classroom, and field investigations?
- What are the specific safety standards set by the Texas Education Agency, and how do they impact investigations?
- How can you determine which safety equipment and practices are necessary for a given experiment?
- In what ways can noncompliance with safety standards affect the outcomes of scientific investigations?