TEKS: Chapter 112. Science See All Teacher Resources

112.15.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 well-defined questions, making inferences, and selecting and using appropriate equipment or technology to answer his/her questions;  
• (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;  
• (C) construct simple tables, charts, bar graphs, and maps using tools and current technology to organize, examine, and evaluate data; 
• (D) analyze data and interpret patterns to construct reasonable explanations from data that can be observed and measured;  
• (E) perform repeated investigations to increase the reliability of results; and 
• (F) communicate valid, oral, and written results supported by data.