IPC.SCI.1.A
Ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations.
Integrated Physics and Chemistry · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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questionsproblemsobservationsinformationtextphenomenamodelsinvestigations
Skills
- ask (questions based on observations, text, phenomena, models, or investigations) #dok2
- define (problems based on observations or information) #dok2
- identify (sources for forming questions: observations, texts, phenomena, models, investigations) #dok1
Learning Targets
- I can identify sources, such as observations or models, that can be used to ask scientific questions. #dok1
- I can ask questions based on patterns or information from observations, texts, models, or investigations. #dok2
- I can define a scientific problem using details from real-world phenomena or experiments. #dok2
- I can generate relevant and testable questions from a given set of data or information. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Asking scientific questions and defining clear problems form the foundation of the scientific process.
- Observations and information from multiple sources drive inquiry and problem-solving in science.
Essential Questions
- How do scientists develop questions and define problems to guide their investigations?
- What sources can be used to generate scientific questions?
- Why is it important to base questions and problems on observations and reliable information?
- How can asking the right question influence the outcome of a scientific investigation?
- What makes a scientific question meaningful or testable?