STS.SCI.4.A
Analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations and solutions by using empirical evidence, logical reasoning, and experimental or observational testing as appropriate to the specialized topic of study, so as to encourage critical thinking by the student.
Specialized Topics in Science · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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scientific explanationssolutionsempirical evidencelogical reasoningexperimental testingobservational testingcritical thinkingspecialized topic of study
Skills
- analyze (scientific explanations and solutions) #dok3
- evaluate (scientific explanations and solutions) #dok3
- critique (scientific explanations and solutions) #dok4
- use (empirical evidence and logical reasoning) #dok2
- apply (experimental or observational testing) #dok3
- encourage (critical thinking) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify empirical evidence and logical reasoning used in scientific explanations and solutions. #dok2
- I can analyze scientific explanations and solutions using empirical evidence. #dok3
- I can evaluate how logical reasoning supports or refutes scientific explanations and solutions. #dok3
- I can critique scientific explanations and solutions by applying experimental or observational testing. #dok4
- I can encourage critical thinking by evaluating the quality of evidence and reasoning in scientific explanations. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Empirical evidence and logical reasoning are essential to analyzing and evaluating scientific explanations and solutions.
- Critically examining scientific explanations helps students develop higher-level thinking skills and a deeper understanding of scientific processes.
Essential Questions
- What distinguishes a strong scientific explanation or solution from a weak one?
- How do empirical evidence and logical reasoning support scientific explanations and solutions?
- What is the value of using experimental or observational testing when critiquing scientific explanations?
- How does critical thinking influence our understanding and use of scientific evidence?
- In what ways can evaluating and critiquing explanations improve scientific knowledge in a specialized field?