TEKS: Chapter 112. Science See All Teacher Resources
112.36.c.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) demonstrate the use of course equipment, techniques, and procedures, including computers and web-based computer applications;
- (F) use a wide variety of additional course apparatuses, equipment, techniques, and procedures as appropriate such as satellite imagery and other remote sensing data, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS), scientific probes, microscopes, telescopes, modern video and image libraries, weather stations, fossil and rock kits, bar magnets, coiled springs, wave simulators, tectonic plate models, and planetary globes;
- (G) organize, analyze, evaluate, make inferences, and predict trends from data;
- (H) use mathematical procedures such as algebra, statistics, scientific notation, and significant figures to analyze data using the International System (SI) units; and
- (I) communicate valid conclusions supported by data using several formats such as technical reports, lab reports, labeled drawings, graphic organizers, journals, presentations, and technical posters.