Use scientific practices to plan and conduct simple descriptive investigations and use engineering practices to design solutions.
TEKS 1.1B provides a clear foundation for continued study of Plan simple investigations / design solutions in future grades.
Standard 1.1B in Science helps students understand Plan simple investigations / design solutions and apply knowledge with confidence.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to 1.1B.
Standard 1.1B describes the essential skills and understandings for Plan simple investigations / design solutions in Grade 1. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 1.1B.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 1.1B.
