7.SCI.4.B
Make informed decisions by evaluating evidence from multiple appropriate sources to assess the credibility, accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and methods used.
Grade 7 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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informed decisionsevidencesourcescredibilityaccuracycost-effectivenessmethods
Skills
- evaluate (evidence from multiple appropriate sources) #dok3
- assess (credibility, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness of sources) #dok3
- analyze (methods used in various sources) #dok3
- make (informed decisions using evidence) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can evaluate evidence from multiple appropriate sources to inform my decisions. #dok3
- I can assess the credibility, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness of sources. #dok3
- I can analyze the methods used by different sources to support their findings. #dok3
- I can make informed decisions by using reliable evidence and evaluating quality of sources. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Critical evaluation of evidence and sources leads to better scientific and real-world decision making.
- Not all sources are equally credible, accurate, or cost-effective; knowing how to assess these traits is essential.
Essential Questions
- How can I determine if a source of information is credible and accurate?
- Why is it important to use multiple sources when making decisions?
- What criteria can I use to evaluate the cost-effectiveness and methods of different sources?
- How does evaluating evidence influence my ability to make informed decisions?
- What are some potential consequences of relying on unreliable or inaccurate sources?