TEKS: Chapter 112. Science See All Teacher Resources
112.33.c.2
(2) Scientific processes. The student uses scientific methods during laboratory and field investigations. The student is expected to:
- (A) know the definition of science and understand that it has limitations, as specified in subsection (b)(2) of this section;
- (B) know that scientific hypotheses are tentative and testable statements that must be capable of being supported or not supported by observational evidence. Hypotheses of durable explanatory power which have been tested over a wide variety of conditions are incorporated into theories;
- (C) know that scientific theories are based on natural and physical phenomena and are capable of being tested by multiple independent researchers. Unlike hypotheses, scientific theories are well-established and highly-reliable explanations, but may be subject to change as new areas of science and new technologies are developed;
- (D) distinguish between scientific hypotheses and scientific theories;
- (E) plan and implement investigative procedures, including making observations, asking questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and selecting equipment and technology;
- (F) collect data and make measurements with accuracy and precision;
- (G) organize, analyze, evaluate, make inferences, and predict trends from data, including making new revised hypotheses when appropriate;
- (H) communicate valid conclusions in writing, oral presentations, and through collaborative projects; and
- (I) use astronomical technology such as telescopes, binoculars, sextants, computers, and software.