BIO.SCI.1.A
Ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations.
Biology · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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questionsproblemsobservationsinformationtextphenomenamodelsinvestigations
Skills
- ask (questions based on observations, text, phenomena, models, investigations) #dok2
- define (problems based on observations, text, phenomena, models, investigations) #dok2
- identify (relevant information from observations, text, phenomena, models, investigations) #dok1
Learning Targets
- I can identify relevant information from observations, text, phenomena, models, and investigations. #dok1
- I can ask questions based on observations or information from various sources. #dok2
- I can define problems using evidence from observations, text, phenomena, models, or investigations. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Asking questions and defining problems is central to the scientific process and drives investigation and discovery.
- Using diverse sources—observations, text, phenomena, models, or investigations—enhances the depth and quality of scientific inquiry.
Essential Questions
- How do scientists develop questions to investigate phenomena?
- What types of observations or information can lead to identifying a scientific problem?
- Why is it important to use multiple sources when defining a problem or asking a question in science?
- How can developing good questions and defining problems guide scientific investigations?
- In what ways can models or previous investigations inspire new scientific questions?