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Ask questions and define problems related to specialized topics of study based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations.
Specialized Topics in Science · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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questionsproblemsspecialized topics of studyobservationsinformation from textphenomenamodelsinvestigations
Skills
- ask (questions based on observations or information) #dok2
- define (problems related to specialized topics) #dok2
- analyze (phenomena, models, or investigations) #dok3
- identify (relevant details from text, phenomena, or investigations) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can ask questions related to specialized science topics using observations or text. #dok2
- I can define scientific problems based on information from phenomena, models, or investigations. #dok2
- I can identify relevant data from text, models, or investigations to form scientific questions. #dok2
- I can analyze scientific situations to generate meaningful questions or problems. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Effective scientific inquiry begins with asking clear, relevant questions and defining meaningful problems.
- Observations and information from multiple sources are essential for developing quality scientific investigations.
Essential Questions
- How do scientists generate quality questions from observations or information?
- Why is problem definition important in the scientific process?
- What role do models and investigations play in forming scientific questions?
- How can observations and information from text guide scientific inquiry?
- What makes a scientific question or problem relevant to specialized topics?