6.SCI.1.B
Use scientific practices to plan and conduct descriptive, comparative, and experimental investigations and use engineering practices to design solutions to problems.
Grade 6 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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scientific practicesdescriptive investigationscomparative investigationsexperimental investigationsengineering practicesdesign solutionsproblems
Skills
- plan (descriptive, comparative, and experimental investigations) #dok2
- conduct (descriptive, comparative, and experimental investigations) #dok2
- use (scientific practices to solve problems) #dok2
- use (engineering practices to design solutions) #dok3
- design (solutions to problems) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify the type of investigation needed to answer a scientific question. #dok1
- I can describe steps required in descriptive, comparative, or experimental investigations. #dok1
- I can plan an investigation using scientific practices. #dok2
- I can conduct descriptive, comparative, or experimental investigations using appropriate scientific practices. #dok2
- I can use engineering practices to design a solution to a given problem. #dok3
- I can evaluate and modify an investigation or solution based on test results. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Scientific and engineering practices are essential for investigating phenomena and solving real-world problems.
- Different types of investigations and solution designs require different approaches and methods.
Essential Questions
- How do scientific practices help us investigate and answer questions about the world?
- What are the differences between descriptive, comparative, and experimental investigations?
- Why is it important to use engineering practices when designing solutions to problems?
- How do you decide which type of investigation is best suited for a given scientific question or problem?
- How can scientific and engineering practices be applied to solve real-world challenges?