ENVS.SCI.1.B
Apply scientific practices to plan and conduct descriptive, comparative, and experimental investigations and use engineering practices to design solutions to problems.
Environmental Systems · 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 (scientific practices) #dok2
- design (solutions to problems using engineering practices) #dok3
- use (engineering practices to solve problems) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify and describe different types of scientific investigations, including descriptive, comparative, and experimental. #dok1
- I can recognize scientific and engineering practices used in investigations. #dok1
- I can plan descriptive, comparative, and experimental investigations to answer questions or solve problems. #dok2
- I can conduct descriptive, comparative, and experimental investigations using appropriate methods. #dok2
- I can apply scientific practices to ensure valid and reliable results in investigations. #dok2
- I can design solutions to real-world problems using engineering practices. #dok3
- I can evaluate investigation plans and designs for effectiveness and safety. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Scientific investigations and engineering design both drive the process of solving real-world environmental problems.
- Using well-planned investigations and engineering practices leads to evidence-based solutions in environmental science.
Essential Questions
- What are the differences between descriptive, comparative, and experimental investigations?
- How do scientific and engineering practices contribute to problem solving in environmental science?
- What steps are involved in planning and safely conducting scientific investigations?
- How can engineering practices be used to design solutions for environmental problems?
- In what ways does the type of investigation chosen affect the approach to solving a problem?