ESS.SCI.1.B
Apply scientific practices to plan and conduct descriptive, comparative, and experimental investigations and use engineering practices to design solutions to problems.
Earth Systems Science · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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scientific practicesdescriptive investigationscomparative investigationsexperimental investigationsengineering practicessolutionsproblems
Skills
- plan (descriptive, comparative, and experimental investigations) #dok2
- conduct (descriptive, comparative, and experimental investigations) #dok2
- apply (engineering practices to design solutions) #dok3
- use (scientific practices in investigations) #dok2
- design (solutions to problems using engineering practices) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can describe the differences between descriptive, comparative, and experimental investigations. #dok1
- I can identify and follow the steps in a scientific investigation. #dok1
- I can plan an investigation by selecting appropriate types of scientific and engineering practices. #dok2
- I can conduct descriptive, comparative, and experimental investigations following established procedures. #dok2
- I can apply engineering practices to design solutions to scientific problems. #dok3
- I can justify the selection of certain investigation or solution designs based on the problem. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Scientific investigations require careful planning and the use of diverse, systematic practices to generate reliable results.
- Engineering practices help scientists design and test solutions for real-world problems.
Essential Questions
- How do scientists decide which type of investigation—descriptive, comparative, or experimental—is most appropriate for a question?
- Why is it important to use both scientific and engineering practices in solving problems?
- What are the steps involved in conducting a reliable scientific investigation?
- How can the process of designing a solution lead to new investigations or discoveries?
- In what ways do planning and conducting investigations differ from designing engineering solutions?