BIO.SCI.1.B
Apply scientific practices to plan and conduct descriptive, comparative, and experimental investigations and use engineering practices to design solutions to problems.
Biology · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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scientific practicesdescriptive investigationscomparative investigationsexperimental investigationsengineering practicesdesign solutionsproblems
Skills
- plan (scientific investigations) #dok2
- conduct (descriptive, comparative, and experimental investigations) #dok3
- apply (scientific practices) #dok2
- design (solutions using engineering practices) #dok3
- identify (problems for investigation and solution) #dok1
Learning Targets
- I can identify problems that can be addressed through scientific investigation. #dok1
- I can apply scientific practices when planning investigations. #dok2
- I can plan descriptive, comparative, and experimental investigations to answer scientific questions. #dok2
- I can conduct investigations using proper methods and data collection techniques. #dok3
- I can design solutions to problems using engineering practices. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Scientific and engineering practices are used to investigate natural phenomena and solve real-world problems.
- Carefully planned investigations and design processes help generate reliable data and purposeful solutions.
Essential Questions
- How do scientists plan and conduct different types of investigations?
- What distinguishes descriptive, comparative, and experimental investigations?
- How can engineering practices be applied to develop solutions to scientific problems?
- Why is it important to use scientific practices when investigating and solving problems?
- What are the steps involved in designing and carrying out an effective scientific investigation?