TEKS 112.5(b)(1)(A)
ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations;
Source: Texas Administrative Code §112.5 (Chapter 112) · Adopted 2021
Knowledge & Skills 112.5(b)(1)
Scientific and engineering practices
The student asks questions, identifies problems, and plans and safely conducts classroom, laboratory, and field investigations to answer questions, explain phenomena, or design solutions using appropriate tools and models. The student is expected to:
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Other expectations under 112.5(b)(1)
- TEKS 112.5(b)(1)(B) use scientific practices to plan and conduct descriptive investigations and use engineering practices to design solutions to problems;
- TEKS 112.5(b)(1)(C) demonstrate safe practices and the use of safety equipment during classroom and field investigations as outlined in Texas Education Agency-approved safety standards;
- TEKS 112.5(b)(1)(D) use tools, including hand lenses; metric rulers; Celsius thermometers; wind vanes; rain gauges; graduated cylinders; beakers; digital scales; hot plates; meter sticks; magnets; not…
- TEKS 112.5(b)(1)(E) collect observations and measurements as evidence;
- TEKS 112.5(b)(1)(F) construct appropriate graphic organizers to collect data, including tables, bar graphs, line graphs, tree maps, concept maps, Venn diagrams, flow charts or sequence maps, and input…
- TEKS 112.5(b)(1)(G) develop and use models to represent phenomena, objects, and processes or design a prototype for a solution to a problem.