3.SCI.1.B
Use scientific practices to plan and conduct descriptive investigations and use engineering practices to design solutions to problems.
Grade 3 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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scientific practicesdescriptive investigationsengineering practicesdesign solutionsproblems
Skills
- plan (descriptive investigations) #dok2
- conduct (descriptive investigations) #dok2
- use (scientific practices) #dok2
- design (solutions to problems using engineering practices) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can use scientific practices to plan investigations that describe scientific phenomena. #dok2
- I can conduct investigations to gather descriptive data. #dok2
- I can use engineering practices to design solutions to specific problems. #dok3
- I can plan steps needed to conduct an investigation or create a solution for a problem. #dok2
- I can analyze a problem and develop a solution using design processes. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Effective scientific and engineering practices allow us to understand and solve real-world problems.
- Investigations and solutions follow a planned process that helps scientists and engineers answer questions and address issues.
Essential Questions
- How do scientists and engineers use a process to solve problems or answer questions?
- What steps are important to consider when planning an investigation?
- How can scientific practices help us better understand the world around us?
- In what ways do engineers design solutions to problems they observe?
- Why is it important to use a systematic approach in science and engineering?