Texas TEKS 6.3

6.3 is a TEKS knowledge and skills statement. These are the student expectations under it.

• 6.3.A

  develop explanations and propose solutions supported by data and models and consistent with scientific ideas, principles, and theories

• 6.3.B

  communicate explanations and solutions individually and collaboratively in a variety of settings and formats

• 6.3.C

  engage respectfully in scientific argumentation using applied scientific explanations and empirical evidence.

01

What Students Need to Do

Students use observations, measurements, and models to explain results or propose a solution. They connect each claim to evidence and relevant scientific principles. They present their reasoning and respond respectfully to competing explanations.

02

What Mastery Looks Like

Given a data set or model, a student makes a clear claim, cites relevant evidence, and explains how the evidence supports the claim. During group critique, the student asks evidence-focused questions and revises when stronger evidence appears.

03

Common Misconceptions

Students may state an opinion as a claim or list numbers without connecting them to the claim. They may treat models as exact copies of reality. They may challenge the speaker rather than the evidence or reasoning.

04

How to Assess It

Exit ticket: A cup in sunlight warmed from 22°C to 31°C, while one in shade warmed to 24°C. Explain the difference using evidence, then respectfully answer a classmate who says shade had no effect.

1. 01

   Build two paper bridge designs, test each with pennies, record the loads, and recommend one design using the results.

2. 02

   Plants under 2, 6, and 10 hours of light grew 5, 12, and 18 centimeters; write and discuss the best explanation.

3. 03

   Play Claim, Evidence, Reasoning Match by pairing prepared cards, then challenge one mismatched set and explain why it fails.

4. 04

   Map hot spots around campus with thermometer readings, then propose one shade location and justify it with the temperature data.

• 1.3

  The 1st Grade version of this standard.

• K.3

  The Kindergarten version of this standard.

• 3.3

  The 3rd Grade version of this standard.

• 7.3

  The 7th Grade version of this standard.