Plan and conduct descriptive and simple experimental investigations; apply engineering practices to design solutions.
TEKS 5.1B bridges prior learning and next steps in Science, keeping Plan & Conduct Investigations coherent across the year.
With 5.1B, Grade 5 students practice Plan & Conduct Investigations in multiple representations and contexts.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to 5.1B.
Standard 5.1B describes the essential skills and understandings for Plan & Conduct Investigations in Grade 5. 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 5.1B.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 5.1B.
