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Ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations.
Earth Systems Science · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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questionsproblemsobservationsinformationtextphenomenamodelsinvestigations
Skills
- ask (questions based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations) #dok2
- define (problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations) #dok2
- identify (sources of information for inquiry) #dok1
- distinguish (between questions and problems within scientific contexts) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify sources of information, such as text, phenomena, models, or investigations, for scientific inquiry. #dok1
- I can ask questions based on my observations of phenomena or information from various sources. #dok2
- I can define problems by analyzing observations and information from investigations, models, or texts. #dok2
- I can distinguish between a scientific question and a defined problem in the context of an investigation. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Effective scientific inquiry begins with asking relevant questions and clearly defining problems based on observations and evidence.
- Making observations and gathering information from multiple sources is essential for generating fruitful questions and identifying problems in science.
Essential Questions
- Why is it important to ask questions in scientific investigations?
- How do observations and information from different sources help us define problems?
- What is the difference between a scientific question and a defined problem?
- How can text, models, and phenomena lead to meaningful scientific inquiries?
- In what ways do well-constructed questions influence the direction of an investigation?