CHEM.SCI.2.D
Evaluate experimental and engineering designs.
Chemistry · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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experimental designengineering designevaluation
Skills
- evaluate (experimental designs) #dok3
- evaluate (engineering designs) #dok3
- identify (strengths and weaknesses in a design) #dok2
- compare (different designs for effectiveness) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify the components of an experimental or engineering design. #dok1
- I can list criteria used to evaluate an experimental or engineering design. #dok1
- I can compare the strengths and weaknesses of different experimental or engineering designs. #dok2
- I can explain why certain designs are more effective than others in a given context. #dok2
- I can evaluate the effectiveness of an experimental or engineering design using specific criteria. #dok3
- I can justify my evaluation of a design with evidence and reasoning. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Evaluating experimental and engineering designs helps ensure scientific investigations and technology solutions are effective and reliable.
- Critical analysis of design process leads to improvement and innovation in scientific experimentation and engineering.
Essential Questions
- What makes a scientific or engineering design effective or reliable?
- How can we evaluate the quality of an experimental or engineering design?
- What criteria should be used to judge whether a design meets its goals?
- How can analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of a design lead to better outcomes?
- In what ways might limitations of a design impact scientific results or technological solutions?