7.SCI.2.D
Evaluate experimental and engineering designs.
Grade 7 · 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 features of experimental and engineering designs. #dok1
- I can explain the purpose and components of an experimental or engineering design. #dok2
- I can compare strengths and weaknesses of different experimental and engineering designs. #dok2
- I can evaluate the effectiveness of an experimental design based on established criteria. #dok3
- I can critique engineering designs to suggest possible improvements. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Not all scientific or engineering designs are equally effective; their value depends on how well they address the problem and control variables.
- Carefully evaluating designs is crucial for improving experiments and engineering solutions.
Essential Questions
- What makes a scientific or engineering design effective?
- How can we determine if an experimental design is likely to yield reliable results?
- What criteria should we use to evaluate the quality of an engineering design?
- How can identifying flaws in a design lead to better scientific or engineering outcomes?
- Why is it important to evaluate both the strengths and limitations of a design?