6.SCI.3.A
Develop explanations and propose solutions supported by data and models and consistent with scientific ideas, principles, and theories.
Grade 6 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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explanationssolutionsdatamodelsscientific ideasprinciplestheories
Skills
- develop (explanations supported by data and models) #dok3
- propose (solutions supported by data and models) #dok3
- support (explanations with scientific ideas, principles, and theories) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify relevant data and models to support explanations. #dok2
- I can develop explanations that are supported by scientific data and models. #dok3
- I can propose solutions to scientific problems using data and evidence. #dok3
- I can connect explanations to scientific ideas, principles, or theories. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Scientific explanations and solutions should be supported by evidence and aligned with accepted scientific ideas.
- Using data and models helps us make sense of scientific phenomena and solve problems effectively.
Essential Questions
- How do scientists use data and models to develop explanations for scientific phenomena?
- Why is it important to support explanations and solutions with evidence?
- What role do scientific ideas, principles, and theories play in developing solutions?
- How can we determine if an explanation or solution is consistent with scientific understanding?
- What steps can we take to construct an evidence-based scientific explanation?