5.SCI.5.B
Identify and investigate cause-and-effect relationships to explain scientific phenomena or analyze problems.
Grade 5 · 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) #dok2
- investigate (cause-and-effect relationships to explain scientific phenomena) #dok3
- analyze (problems using cause-and-effect relationships) #dok3
- explain (scientific phenomena using cause-and-effect relationships) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify cause-and-effect relationships in scientific scenarios. #dok2
- I can investigate cause-and-effect relationships to explain scientific phenomena. #dok3
- I can analyze problems by looking for patterns of cause and effect. #dok3
- I can explain a scientific phenomenon by describing its causes and effects. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Understanding cause-and-effect relationships helps us explain scientific phenomena and analyze problems.
- Recognizing and investigating causes and effects allows us to build deeper connections in science.
Essential Questions
- What is a cause-and-effect relationship, and why is it important in science?
- How can we identify causes and effects in real-world scientific phenomena?
- In what ways do cause-and-effect relationships help us solve scientific problems?
- How can investigating patterns of cause and effect improve our understanding of science?
- What examples of cause-and-effect relationships can we find in everyday life or in the natural world?