4.SCI.3.C
Listen actively to others' explanations to identify relevant evidence and engage respectfully in scientific discussion.
Grade 4 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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active listeningexplanationsrelevant evidencescientific discussionothers
Skills
- listen actively (to others’ explanations) #dok1
- identify (relevant evidence in others’ explanations) #dok2
- engage respectfully (in scientific discussion) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can listen carefully to others’ explanations in a scientific setting. #dok1
- I can find and point out relevant evidence from someone else's explanation. #dok2
- I can participate respectfully in scientific discussions by responding to others’ ideas. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Active listening helps us understand and evaluate scientific explanations and evidence.
- Respectful discussion leads to stronger scientific thinking by recognizing and building on others’ ideas.
Essential Questions
- What does it mean to listen actively during a scientific discussion?
- How can we identify relevant evidence in someone else’s explanation?
- Why is it important to engage respectfully with others’ scientific ideas?
- How does hearing different perspectives help us learn in science?
- What strategies can help us focus and understand during class discussions?