6.SCI.2.D
Evaluate experimental and engineering designs.
Grade 6 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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experimental designsengineering designs
Skills
- evaluate (experimental designs) #dok3
- evaluate (engineering designs) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify the key elements of experimental and engineering designs. #dok1
- I can describe the purpose and structure of experimental and engineering designs. #dok2
- I can analyze the components of an experimental or engineering design to assess its effectiveness. #dok3
- I can evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of experimental and engineering designs. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Evaluating scientific and engineering designs helps ensure that investigations and solutions are effective and reliable.
- Understanding how to assess the quality of designs prepares students to think critically about scientific research and technological innovation.
Essential Questions
- What criteria can we use to evaluate the quality of an experimental or engineering design?
- How do experimental designs differ from engineering designs?
- Why is it important to evaluate designs in science and engineering?
- What are common strengths and weaknesses found in experimental and engineering designs?
- How can evaluating the design of an experiment or product improve results or outcomes?