4.SCI.5.B
Identify and investigate cause-and-effect relationships to explain scientific phenomena or analyze problems.
Grade 4 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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cause-and-effect relationshipsscientific phenomenaproblems
Skills
- identify (cause-and-effect relationships in scientific contexts) #dok1
- investigate (cause-and-effect relationships to explain phenomena) #dok2
- analyze (problems for underlying cause-and-effect dynamics) #dok3
- explain (phenomena using cause-and-effect reasoning) #dok3
- analyze (problems using evidence of cause and effect) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify cause-and-effect relationships in science. #dok1
- I can recall examples of scientific phenomena that involve cause and effect. #dok1
- I can investigate a scientific phenomenon to find related causes and effects. #dok2
- I can compare different cause-and-effect relationships in science problems. #dok2
- I can analyze a scientific problem to determine its causes and effects. #dok3
- I can explain a scientific phenomenon by describing its causes and effects in detail. #dok3
- I can draw conclusions about scientific problems based on evidence of cause and effect. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Understanding cause-and-effect relationships helps us explain the reasons behind scientific phenomena and analyze problems in science.
- Investigating and explaining how events are connected through cause and effect is essential for making sense of scientific concepts and real-world situations.
Essential Questions
- What does it mean for something to be a cause or an effect in science?
- How can we recognize and investigate cause-and-effect relationships in scientific phenomena?
- Why is it important to understand cause and effect when analyzing scientific problems?
- How can evidence help us explain the causes and effects of scientific events?
- What are some real-world examples of cause-and-effect relationships in science?