TEKS Correlations with NSES, Standard G: History and Nature of Science—Grades 5 Through 8

NSES

K-4 5-8 9-12

Science as a human endeavor

Science as a human endeavor

Nature of science

History of science

Science as a human endeavor

Nature of scientific knowledge

Historical perspective

TEKS

Grade 5

(5.3) Scientific processes. The student uses critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions.

The student is expected to:

  1. analyze, review, and critique scientific explanations, including hypotheses and theories, as to their strengths and weaknesses using scientific evidence and information;
  2. draw inferences based on information related to promotional materials for products and services;
  3. represent the natural world using models and identify their limitations;
  4. evaluate the impact of research on scientific thought, society, and the environment; and
  5. connect Grade 5 science concepts with the history of science and contributions of scientists.

Grade 6

(6.3) Scientific processes. The student uses critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions.

The student is expected to:

  1. analyze, review, and critique scientific explanations, including hypotheses and theories, as to their strengths and weaknesses using scientific evidence and information;
  2. draw inferences based on data related to promotional materials for products and services;
  3. represent the natural world using models and identify their limitations;
  4. evaluate the impact of research on scientific thought, society, and the environment; and
  5. connect Grade 6 science concepts with the history of science and contributions of scientists.

Grade 7

(7.3) Scientific processes. The student uses critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions.

The student is expected to:

  1. analyze, review, and critique scientific explanations, including hypotheses and theories, as to their strengths and weaknesses using scientific evidence and information;
  2. draw inferences based on data related to promotional materials for products and services;
  3. represent the natural world using models and identify their limitations;
  4. evaluate the impact of research on scientific thought, society, and the environment; and
  5. connect Grade 7 science concepts with the history of science and contributions of scientists.

Grade 8

(8.3) Scientific processes. The student uses critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions.

The student is expected to:

  1. analyze, review, and critique scientific explanations, including hypotheses and theories, as to their strengths and weaknesses using scientific evidence and information;
  2. draw inferences based on data related to promotional materials for products and services;
  3. represent the natural world using models and identify their limitations;
  4. evaluate the impact of research on scientific thought, society, and the environment; and
  5. connect Grade 8 science concepts with the history of science and contributions of scientists.