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Big Idea:
Big Idea:
The process of scientific method and performing scientific investigations can provide answers about the world.
Student Expectations:
Student Expectations:
Priority TEKS
Priority TEKS
7.2(A) [Tools to Know] The student is expected to plan and implement comparative and descriptive investigations by making observations, asking well defined questions, and using appropriate equipment and technology.
7.2(B) [Tools to Know] design and implement experimental investigations by making observations, asking well defined questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and using appropriate equipment and technology.
7.2(E) [Ways to Show] analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid conclusions supported by the data, and predict trends.
Focus TEKS
Focus TEKS
7.2(C) [Ways to Show] collect and record data using the International System of Units (SI) and qualitative means such as labeled drawings, writing, and graphic organizers.
7.2(D) [Ways to Show] construct tables and graphs, using repeated trials and means, to organize data and identify patterns.
7.3(A) [Ways to Show] analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by using empirical evidence, logical reasoning, and experimental and observational testing so as to encourage critical thinking by the student
Ongoing TEKS
Ongoing TEKS
7.1(A) [Tools to Know] Demonstrate safe practices during laboratory and field investigations
7.1(B) [Tools to Know] Practice appropriate use and conservation of resources, including disposal, reuse, or recycling of materials.
7.2(A) [Tools to Know] The student is expected to plan and implement comparative and descriptive investigations by making observations, asking well defined questions, and using appropriate equipment and technology.
7.2(E) [Ways to Show] analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid conclusions supported by the data, and predict trends.
7.4(A) [Tools to Know] use appropriate tools to collect, record, and analyze information, including life science models, hand lens, stereoscopes, microscopes, beakers, Petri dishes, microscope slides, graduated cylinders, test tubes, meter sticks, metric rulers, metric tape measures, timing devices, hot plates, balances, thermometers, calculators, water test kits, computers, temperature and pH probes, collecting nets, insect traps, globes, digital cameras, journals/notebooks, and other
7.4(B) [Tools to Know] use preventative safety equipment, including chemical splash goggles, aprons, and gloves, and be prepared to use emergency safety equipment, including an eye/face wash, a fire blanket, and a fire extinguisher.
Student Learning Targets:
Student Learning Targets:
- I will be able to analyze and apply the steps of the scientific method during investigation.
- I will correctly identify scientific variables when given a scenario or experiment.
- I will write a proper scientific hypothesis by making a testable prediction.
- I will analyze data to draw conclusions and make inferences in an experiment.
- I will determine when to use a bar graph or a line graph to represent data in an experiment.
- I will construct a bar graph or a line graph using variables in an experiment.
Essential Questions:
Essential Questions:
- How can you apply the scientific method to everyday situations?
- How is a hypothesis different from an inference?
- Why are the 3 types of variables important to investigations?
- How can you identify independent and dependent variables in the real world?
- How do I determine which type of graph is appropriate to represent data from an investigation?
Extra Information:
Extra Information:
Adopted Textbook: Texas STEM, McGraw-Hill
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