3.SCI.5.B
Identify and investigate cause-and-effect relationships to explain scientific phenomena or analyze problems.
Grade 3 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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cause-and-effect relationshipsscientific phenomenaproblemsinvestigation
Skills
- identify (cause-and-effect relationships in scientific contexts) #dok1
- investigate (cause-and-effect relationships in scientific phenomena or problems) #dok2
- analyze (how cause and effect explain phenomena or problems) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify cause-and-effect relationships in scientific investigations. #dok1
- I can investigate situations to find cause-and-effect relationships. #dok2
- I can explain how cause-and-effect relationships help to understand scientific phenomena. #dok2
- I can analyze problems to determine cause and effect. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Cause-and-effect relationships help us understand and explain scientific phenomena and solve problems.
- Investigating the causes and effects in science allows us to make sense of the world and predict outcomes.
Essential Questions
- What is a cause-and-effect relationship?
- How can identifying cause and effect help explain scientific phenomena?
- How do scientists investigate cause-and-effect relationships?
- In what ways can understanding cause and effect help solve problems in science?
- Can you give an example of a cause-and-effect relationship in nature or everyday life?