TEKS: Chapter 112. Science See All Teacher Resources

112.39.c.3

(3) Scientific processes. The student uses critical thinking, scientific reasoning, and problem solving to make informed decisions within and outside the classroom. The student is expected to:

• (A) analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by using empirical evidence, logical reasoning, and experimental and observational testing, so as to encourage critical thinking by the student; 
• (B) communicate and apply scientific information extracted from various sources such as current events, news reports, published journal articles, and marketing materials; 
• (C) explain the impacts of the scientific contributions of a variety of historical and contemporary scientists on scientific thought and society; 
• (D) research and describe the connections between physics and future careers; and 
• (E) express , manipulate, and interpret relationships symbolically in accordance with accepted theories to make predictions and solve problems mathematically.