8.SCI.4.B
Make informed decisions by evaluating evidence from multiple appropriate sources to assess the credibility, accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and methods used.
Grade 8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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informed decisionsevidencesourcescredibilityaccuracycost-effectivenessmethods
Skills
- evaluate (evidence from multiple sources) #dok3
- assess (credibility, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness of sources) #dok3
- compare (methods used in scientific research) #dok2
- make (informed decisions based on evidence) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can recognize evidence from a variety of appropriate sources. #dok1
- I can describe the features of credibility, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness in sources. #dok1
- I can compare different methods used in scientific research. #dok2
- I can assess the credibility, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness of scientific sources and methods. #dok3
- I can evaluate evidence from multiple sources to make informed decisions. #dok3
- I can justify my decisions using evidence from a variety of credible and accurate sources. #dok4
Big Ideas
- Critical decision-making in science relies on evaluating evidence from multiple credible, accurate, and cost-effective sources.
- Understanding and assessing the methods and quality of information is key to making sound scientific judgments.
Essential Questions
- How do you determine if a source of scientific evidence is credible?
- What factors impact the accuracy and reliability of scientific information?
- Why is it important to use multiple sources when making scientific decisions?
- How can cost-effectiveness influence the evaluation of scientific methods or evidence?
- What strategies can be used to compare the credibility and accuracy of different sources?