8.SCI.3.A
Develop explanations and propose solutions supported by data and models and consistent with scientific ideas, principles, and theories.
Grade 8 · 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
- evaluate (consistency of explanations and solutions with scientific ideas, principles, and theories) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify data and models relevant to a scientific question. #dok1
- I can explain the difference between data, models, scientific ideas, principles, and theories. #dok2
- I can develop explanations for scientific phenomena using supporting data and models. #dok3
- I can propose solutions to scientific problems that are supported by data and models. #dok3
- I can justify how my explanation or solution is consistent with established scientific ideas, principles, and theories. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Evidence-based explanations and solutions are central to scientific investigation.
- Consistency with established scientific principles, not just data, is necessary for valid scientific explanations and solutions.
Essential Questions
- How can data and models be used to support scientific explanations and solutions?
- Why is it important for explanations and solutions to be consistent with accepted scientific ideas, principles, and theories?
- In what ways can models help us develop and communicate scientific explanations?
- What makes a scientific explanation or solution strong and credible?
- How can we determine if our explanations and proposed solutions are properly supported by evidence?