5.2.A 5.2.B 5.2.C 5.2.D 5.2.E 5.2.F 5.2.G 5.3.A

Scientific Investigation & Reasoning 5th Grade

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS): 5.2.A
describe, plan, and implement simple experimental investigations testing one variable;
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS): 5.2.B
ask well defined questions, formulate testable hypotheses, and select and use appropriate equipment and technology;
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS): 5.2.C
collect and record information using detailed observations and accurate measuring;
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS): 5.2.D
analyze and interpret information to construct reasonable explanations from direct (observable) and indirect (inferred) evidence;
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS): 5.2.E
demonstrate that repeated investigations may increase the reliability of results;
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS): 5.2.F
communicate valid conclusions in both written and verbal forms; and
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS): 5.2.G
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
analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by using evidence, logical reasoning, and experimental and observational testing;

Scientific Investigation & Reasoning