use scientific practices to plan and conduct descriptive investigations and use engineering practices to design solutions to problems;
Math.4.1.B use a problem-solving model that incorporates analyzing given information, formulating a plan or strategy, determining a solution, justifying the solution, and evaluating the problem-solving process and the reasonableness of the solution
SS.4.22.B use problem-solving and decision-making processes to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution
ELAR.4.13.A generate questions on a topic for formal and informal inquiry
ELAR.4.13.B develop and follow a research plan with adult assistance
ELAR.4.13.C identify and gather relevant information from a variety of sources
ELAR.4.13.D identify primary and secondary sources
ELAR.4.13.E demonstrate understanding of information gathered
ELAR.4.13.H use an appropriate mode of delivery, whether written, oral, or multimodal, to present results
TA.4.1.C communicate design plans and solutions using a variety of options
TA.4.3.A explain the importance of and demonstrate personal skills and behaviors, including problem solving and questioning, effective communication, following directions, mental agility, and metacognition, that are needed to implement a design process successfully
TA.4.3.B apply an appropriate design process that includes components to improve processes and refine original products for authentic problems
TA.4.5.B identify and collect data by using various search strategies, including two or more keywords within specific parameters
TA.4.6.A use digital tools to transform and make inferences about data to answer a question
TA.4.7.A use digital tools to communicate results of an inquiry to inform an intended audience