PHYS.SCI.4.A
Analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations and solutions by using empirical evidence, logical reasoning, and experimental and observational testing, so as to encourage critical thinking by the student.
Physics · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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scientific explanationssolutionsempirical evidencelogical reasoningexperimental testingobservational testingcritical thinking
Skills
- analyze (scientific explanations and solutions) #dok2
- evaluate (scientific explanations and solutions using empirical evidence, reasoning, and testing) #dok3
- critique (scientific explanations and solutions) #dok3
- encourage (critical thinking by questioning and assessing science arguments) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can analyze scientific explanations and solutions by identifying their key components. #dok2
- I can evaluate explanations and solutions using empirical evidence and logical reasoning. #dok3
- I can critique scientific explanations and solutions based on experimental and observational testing. #dok3
- I can encourage critical thinking by questioning and assessing science arguments. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Scientific explanations and solutions must be supported by strong empirical evidence and rigorous reasoning.
- Critical thinking is essential for analyzing, evaluating, and critiquing scientific ideas to improve understanding and applications.
Essential Questions
- How can we use evidence and reasoning to evaluate the validity of scientific explanations?
- What is the difference between analyzing, evaluating, and critiquing a scientific explanation or solution?
- Why is it important to test scientific ideas through experiments and observations?
- How does the use of empirical evidence promote critical thinking in science?
- What strategies can we use to effectively critique a scientific claim or solution?