7.SCI.1.A
Ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations.
Grade 7 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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questionsproblemsobservationsinformationtextphenomenamodelsinvestigations
Skills
- ask questions (based on observations, information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations) #dok2
- define problems (using observations or information from various sources) #dok2
- identify sources of information (text, phenomena, models, investigations) #dok1
Learning Targets
- I can identify sources of information such as text, phenomena, models, and investigations. #dok1
- I can ask questions based on observations or information from various sources. #dok2
- I can define problems using details from observations or information. #dok2
- I can develop relevant scientific questions by analyzing models or phenomena. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Scientific inquiry begins with asking thoughtful questions and clearly defining problems based on careful observations or evidence.
- Using various sources of information—such as texts, phenomena, models, and investigations—helps generate meaningful questions and problems for investigation.
Essential Questions
- How do scientists use observations or information to ask important questions?
- Why is it important to clearly define a problem before starting an investigation?
- What types of sources can help us generate scientific questions?
- How can we turn our observations into questions or problems for investigation?
- What makes a scientific question or problem effective for investigation?