7.SCI.3.A
Develop explanations and propose solutions supported by data and models and consistent with scientific ideas, principles, and theories.
Grade 7 · 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
- analyze (data and models for consistency with scientific ideas, principles, and theories) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify data and models that are relevant to scientific ideas, principles, and theories. #dok1
- I can describe the process of supporting explanations with data and models. #dok2
- I can develop explanations that are supported by data and models. #dok3
- I can propose solutions to problems using evidence from data and models. #dok3
- I can justify how my explanations or solutions connect to scientific ideas, principles, or theories. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Effective scientific explanations and solutions must be supported by evidence from data and models.
- Connecting explanations and solutions to scientific principles and theories leads to deeper understanding and sound scientific reasoning.
Essential Questions
- How do scientists use data and models to support their explanations?
- What makes an explanation or solution scientifically valid?
- Why is it important to connect solutions to established scientific principles and theories?
- How can we use evidence from data and models to propose solutions to real-world problems?
- In what ways do scientific ideas, principles, or theories guide the development of explanations and solutions?