K.SCI.5.A
Identify and use patterns to describe phenomena or design solutions.
Kindergarten · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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patternsphenomenasolutions
Skills
- identify (patterns) #dok1
- use (patterns to describe phenomena or design solutions) #dok2
- describe (phenomena using identified patterns) #dok2
- design (solutions using patterns) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can find patterns in things I observe. #dok1
- I can point out patterns in nature or in objects. #dok1
- I can use patterns to tell about what I see happening. #dok2
- I can use patterns to help me find ways to solve a problem. #dok2
- I can describe how patterns help explain things we see or do. #dok2
- I can make a simple plan or solution using a pattern I noticed. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Patterns help us understand and describe the world around us.
- Recognizing and using patterns can help us solve problems and explain phenomena.
Essential Questions
- What is a pattern and how can we find patterns in the world?
- How do patterns help us describe what we see in nature or science?
- In what ways can using patterns help us solve problems?
- How can we use patterns to design something new or explain how something works?
- Why is it important to notice and use patterns in science?