Scientific Investigation & Reasoning
5th Grade
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Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):
5.2.a
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describe, plan, and implement simple experimental investigations testing one variable; |
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):
5.2.b
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ask well defined questions, formulate testable hypotheses, and select and use appropriate equipment and technology; |
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):
5.2.c
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collect and record information using detailed observations and accurate measuring; |
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):
5.2.d
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analyze and interpret information to construct reasonable explanations from direct (observable) and indirect (inferred) evidence; |
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):
5.2.e
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demonstrate that repeated investigations may increase the reliability of results; |
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):
5.2.f
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communicate valid conclusions in both written and verbal forms; and |
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):
5.2.g
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construct appropriate simple graphs, tables, maps, and charts using technology, including computers, to organize, examine, and evaluate information. |
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):
5.3.a
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analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by using evidence, logical reasoning, and experimental and observational testing; |
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):
SCIENCE.5.1.a
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ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations; |
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):
SCIENCE.5.1.b
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use scientific practices to plan and conduct descriptive and simple experimental investigations and use engineering practices to design solutions to problems; |
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):
SCIENCE.5.1.e
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collect observations and measurements as evidence; |
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):
SCIENCE.5.1.f
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construct appropriate graphic organizers used to collect data, including tables, bar graphs, line graphs, tree maps, concept maps, Venn diagrams, flow charts or sequence maps, and input-output tables that show cause and effect; and |
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):
SCIENCE.5.3.a
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develop explanations and propose solutions supported by data and models; |
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):
SCIENCE.5.3.b
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communicate explanations and solutions individually and collaboratively in a variety of settings and formats; and |
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):
SCIENCE.5.3.c
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listen actively to others' explanations to identify relevant evidence and engage respectfully in scientific discussion. |
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