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