PHYS.SCI.1.B
Apply scientific practices to plan and conduct descriptive, comparative, and experimental investigations, and use engineering practices to design solutions to problems.
Physics · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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scientific practicesdescriptive investigationscomparative investigationsexperimental investigationsengineering practicessolutionsproblems
Skills
- apply (scientific practices to plan investigations) #dok2
- conduct (descriptive, comparative, and experimental investigations) #dok3
- use (engineering practices to design solutions to problems) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can apply scientific practices to plan investigations that explore scientific questions. #dok2
- I can conduct descriptive, comparative, and experimental investigations following proper procedures. #dok3
- I can use engineering practices to design solutions to scientific problems. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Scientific and engineering practices are essential for investigating questions and designing solutions in physics.
- Effective investigations and designs require carefully applying appropriate methodologies and practices.
Essential Questions
- What are the differences among descriptive, comparative, and experimental investigations?
- Why are scientific and engineering practices important when designing solutions to problems?
- How do scientists and engineers plan and conduct investigations to answer questions?
- In what ways do scientific investigations and engineering design processes overlap and differ?
- How does applying proper methodology influence the outcome of an investigation or design solution?