STS.SCI.2.A

Identify advantages and limitations of models such as their size, scale, properties, and materials as appropriate to the specialized topic of study.

Specialized Topics in Science · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022

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Vocabulary
advantageslimitationsmodelssizescalepropertiesmaterialsspecialized topic of study
Skills
  • identify (advantages of models) #dok1
  • identify (limitations of models) #dok1
  • analyze (how size, scale, properties, and materials affect models) #dok2
  • compare (models based on their characteristics and appropriateness for specialized topics) #dok2
  • evaluate (appropriateness of models for representing specific concepts or phenomena) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify advantages of models used in specialized topics of study. #dok1
  • I can identify limitations of models used in specialized topics of study. #dok1
  • I can analyze how characteristics such as size, scale, properties, and materials impact the usefulness of a model. #dok2
  • I can compare different models based on their features and relevance to the topic being studied. #dok2
  • I can evaluate which model best represents a scientific phenomenon, considering the model’s strengths and weaknesses. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Models are simplified representations of real-world phenomena with specific advantages and limitations based on their characteristics.
  • Understanding the advantages and limitations of models helps students make informed choices about their use in explaining scientific concepts.
Essential Questions
  • What are the advantages and limitations of using models in science?
  • How do the size, scale, properties, and materials of a model influence its usefulness?
  • Why is it important to recognize the constraints of a model when studying complex phenomena?
  • How can identifying the strengths and weaknesses of a model improve scientific investigations?
  • What criteria can we use to determine whether a model is appropriate for a specialized topic of study?