4.2.a 4.2.b 4.2.c 4.2.d 4.2.e 4.2.f 4.3.a

Scientific Investigations & Reasoning 4th Grade

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS): 4.2.a
plan and implement descriptive investigations, including asking well defined questions, making inferences, and selecting and using appropriate equipment or technology to answer his/her questions;
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS): 4.2.b
collect and record data by observing and measuring, using the metric system, and using descriptive words and numerals such as labeled drawings, writing, and concept maps;
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS): 4.2.c
construct simple tables, charts, bar graphs, and maps using tools and current technology to organize, examine, and evaluate data;
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS): 4.2.d
analyze data and interpret patterns to construct reasonable explanations from data that can be observed and measured;
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS): 4.2.e
perform repeated investigations to increase the reliability of results; and
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS): 4.2.f
communicate valid, oral, and written results supported by data.
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS): 4.3.a
analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by using evidence, logical reasoning, and experimental and observational testing;

Scientific Investigations & Reasoning