Scientific and Engineering Practices

Knowledge and Skills Statement

Scientific and engineering practices. The student knows the contributions of scientists and recognizes the importance of scientific research and innovation for society.
Glossary terms and definitions are consistent across kindergarten through high school in the TEKS Guide. The definitions are intended to give educators a common understanding of the terms regardless of what grade level they teach. Glossary definitions are not intended for use with students.

a new product; a new way of doing something; a new way of thinking

Research

Kruse, Jerrid, and Sarah Borzo. “People Behind the Science.” Science and Children 48, no. 4 (2010): 51–55. http://www.jstor.org/stable/43175414. 

Summary: Students are more likely to be engaged and connected to the science curriculum when discussing historical stories of famous scientists and scientific discoveries. This article explains that students should be introduced to historical science figures and innovations using videos and short stories and encouraged to participate in more hands-on activities and discussions. It's important to discuss different types of scientists, how they work, and how they may work together to solve problems or make discoveries.