STS.SCI.1.G
Develop and use models to represent phenomena, systems, processes, or solutions to problems as appropriate to the specialized topic of study.
Specialized Topics in Science · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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modelsphenomenasystemsprocessessolutionsproblemsspecialized topic of study
Skills
- develop (models to represent phenomena, systems, processes, or solutions) #dok3
- use (models to represent phenomena, systems, processes, or solutions) #dok2
- identify (appropriate applications for models in specialized topics) #dok2
- explain (the role of models in understanding scientific concepts) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify when and how to use models in a specialized topic of study. #dok2
- I can develop models to represent scientific phenomena, systems, processes, or solutions. #dok3
- I can use models to explain complex scientific ideas related to specialized topics. #dok2
- I can explain why models are valuable for understanding or solving problems in science. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Models are essential tools for representing and understanding complex scientific phenomena, systems, and processes.
- Developing and using models helps clarify solutions to scientific problems and deepen conceptual understanding within specialized topics.
Essential Questions
- How can models help us better understand scientific phenomena or processes?
- What distinguishes an effective scientific model from an ineffective one?
- In what ways do models contribute to solving scientific problems in specialized fields?
- Why do scientists create and use different types of models for different purposes?
- How might models be used to communicate complex systems or solutions to others?