5.SCI.5.A
Identify and use patterns to explain scientific phenomena or to design solutions.
Grade 5 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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Skills
- identify (patterns in scientific phenomena or problems) #dok1
- use (patterns to explain scientific phenomena) #dok2
- use (patterns to design solutions) #dok3
- explain (connections between patterns and phenomena or solutions) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify patterns in experiments and observations. #dok1
- I can recognize patterns that appear in scientific problems. #dok1
- I can use patterns to explain why a scientific phenomenon occurs. #dok2
- I can use patterns to help design solutions to problems. #dok3
- I can explain how the patterns I observe can be used to predict or solve scientific challenges. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Recognizing and understanding patterns helps explain how and why scientific phenomena occur.
- Using patterns allows scientists and engineers to create effective solutions to problems.
Essential Questions
- What is a pattern, and how can you identify it in scientific investigations?
- How can recognizing patterns help us understand scientific phenomena?
- In what ways can patterns be used to design or improve solutions?
- How do patterns connect to cause-and-effect relationships in science?
- What tools or strategies can help you find patterns when analyzing data or solving scientific problems?