TEKS: Chapter 112. Science See All Teacher Resources

112.14.b.2

(2) Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student uses scientific inquiry methods during laboratory and outdoor investigations. The student is expected to:

• (A) plan and implement descriptive investigations, including asking and answering questions, making inferences, and selecting and using equipment or technology needed, to solve a specific problem in the natural world; 
• (B) collect and record data by observing and measuring using the metric system and recognize differences between observed and measured data; 
• (C) construct maps, graphic organizers, simple tables, charts, and bar graphs using tools and current technology to organize, examine, and evaluate measured data; 
• (D) analyze and interpret patterns in data to construct reasonable explanations based on evidence from investigations; 
• (E) demonstrate that repeated investigations may increase the reliability of results; and 
• (F) communicate valid conclusions supported by data in writing, by drawing pictures, and through verbal discussion.