ASTR.SCI.1.G
Develop and use models to represent phenomena, systems, processes, or solutions to engineering problems.
Astronomy · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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modelsphenomenasystemsprocessessolutionsengineering problems
Skills
- develop (models to represent phenomena, systems, processes, or solutions) #dok3
- use (models to represent phenomena, systems, processes, or solutions) #dok2
- explain (how models represent real-world phenomena or problems) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify phenomena, systems, processes, or engineering problems that can be represented by models. #dok1
- I can use models to describe real-world phenomena, systems, processes, or solutions. #dok2
- I can create models to represent phenomena, systems, processes, or solutions to engineering problems. #dok3
- I can explain how a model represents a scientific phenomenon or provides a solution to a problem. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Models are essential tools in science and engineering for representing and understanding complex phenomena, systems, and processes.
- Developing and using models helps us explain natural phenomena and design solutions to real-world problems.
Essential Questions
- What is a scientific model, and why are models important in astronomy and engineering?
- How can we use models to represent and study complex phenomena or systems?
- What are the strengths and limitations of different types of models in representing real-world phenomena?
- How do models help us develop solutions to engineering problems?
- In what ways can creating and using models improve our understanding of astronomy?