7.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 7 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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scientific practicesinvestigationsdescriptive investigationscomparative investigationsexperimental investigationsengineering practicesdesign solutionsproblems
Skills
- plan investigations (descriptive, comparative, experimental) #dok2
- conduct investigations (descriptive, comparative, experimental) #dok2
- use engineering practices (to design solutions) #dok3
- apply scientific practices (to solve problems) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify different types of investigations, including descriptive, comparative, and experimental. #dok1
- I can describe the steps needed to plan an investigation. #dok1
- I can plan a scientific investigation to answer a specific question. #dok2
- I can conduct a scientific investigation following a given procedure. #dok2
- I can use engineering practices to design a solution to a problem. #dok3
- I can apply scientific practices to solve real-world problems. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Scientific and engineering practices are essential for investigating phenomena and solving problems.
- Different types of investigations and design processes provide diverse approaches to understanding and addressing scientific questions and real-world issues.
Essential Questions
- What are the differences between descriptive, comparative, and experimental investigations?
- How can scientific practices help us plan and conduct effective investigations?
- In what ways do engineering practices contribute to solving real-world problems?
- How can I design a solution to a problem using the steps of the engineering process?
- Why is it important to use different types of investigations when exploring scientific questions?