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SCIENCE UPDATE

OCTOBER 31, 2018

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Topics Science TEKS

Assessment Policies

Professional Development –Teacher Institutes

SBOE & Commissioner Rules Updates

FAQs

PAEMST and National Youth Science Camp

Resources

Important Dates

TEA Sessions at CAST


Science TEKS


Streamlined Science TEKS updated

http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter112/index.html



Science TEKS in Spanish

https://tea.texas.gov/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=51539625572https://tea.texas.gov/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=51539625573


Note that Kindergarten-grade 5 and

grade 6 TEKS in Spanish are in separate files.

https://tea.texas.gov/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=51539625572


Science TEKS in Spanish

https://tea.texas.gov/Academics/Curriculum_Standards/TEKS_Texas_Essential_Knowledge_and_Skills_(TEKS)/Texas_Essential_Knowledge_and_Skills_in_Spanish/


https://tea.texas.gov/Academics/Curriculum_Standards/TEKS_Texas_Essential_Knowledge_and_Skills_(TEKS)/Texas_Essential_Knowledge_and_Skills_in_Spanish/

TEKS for all subject areas in Kindergarten through Grade 5 includes revised science TEKS


https://tea.texas.gov/curriculum/teks/

Kindergarten through Grade 5 TEKS for all subject areas are available in a single file for each grade level.




STAAR UpdateThe revised Assessed Curriculum, Test Blueprint, and Reference Materials documents for science have been posted at:https://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/staar/science/.


Reference materials are divided by grade level as shown to the left. Grade 5 Grade 8 Biology

https://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/staar/science/

STAAR Science

Streamlined TEKS will be tested beginning December 2018.

Grade 5 will have 36 multiple-choice questions.

Grade 8 will have 40 multiple-choice and 2 griddable

questions.

Biology will have 50 multiple-choice questions.

Students still have 4 hours to test.

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TEKS Review and RevisionIn June 2017, the SBOE revised the TEKS review schedule and instructional materials adoption cycle.

The SBOE also adopted a new process for revising the TEKS which provides additional opportunities for public participation and input.

To learn more about the TEKS review and revision process, visit the TEKS Review and Revision webpage.


https://tea.texas.gov/curriculum/teks-review/

TEKS Review Schedule and Instructional Materials

Adoption Cycle

The TEKS and Instructional Materials Working Document has been updated to show the expected dates of the next review and revision of the science TEKS.The document also shows the schedule for the review of instructionalmaterials.

https://tea.texas.gov/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=51539615733&libID=51539615733


https://tea.texas.gov/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=51539615733&libID=51539615733

TEKS Review Schedule and Instructional Materials Adoption Cycle

2018-2019Streamlined Science TEKS Implemented

2019-2020Complete Science TEKS Revision

Proclamation 2020 issued

2020-2021 Revised Science TEKS AdoptedInstructional Materials

Reviewed

2021-2022 Instructional Materials Adopted

2022-2023 Revised Science TEKS and

Instructional Materials Implemented

http://tea.texas.gov/curriculum/teks-review/

13Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2018. All rights reserved.

http://tea.texas.gov/curriculum/teks-review/

Full Science TEKS Review, 2019-2020Iterative process that includes:

Five groups comprised of educators, parents, business and industry leaders, and employers

Content advisors identified by State Board of Education members

Focus groups conducted by regional education service centers


Assessment Policies


CALCULATOR POLICY

Calculators now required for grade 8 science STAAR and for the Biology End of Course testsFour-function, scientific, or graphing

At least one calculator for every five students

Handheld or calculator application (No computer algebraic system or smartphone)

See updated Calculator Policy at…




AccommodationsAllowable accommodations, including supplemental aids, are found in the District and Campus Coordinator Resources (DCCR)

https://txassessmentdocs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ODCCM/pages/191727453/Supplemental+Aids

The decision should be based on addressing a student’s consistent academic struggle in a specific area even after intensive instruction and remediation.


https://txassessmentdocs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ODCCM/pages/191727453/Supplemental+Aids


Professional DevelopmentTeacher Institutes


2018 Teacher InstitutesWhat are teacher institutes?

• Institutes took place on July 23-27, 2018.

• Grades 5 and 8 Science, Biology and

• Grades 3-8 Mathematics, Algebra I

• Nine invited educators for each grade level/course.

• Groups had a combination of regular education and special populations teachers


2018 Teacher Institutes

Educators participated in:

• assessment-focused professional development

• TEKS, assessment, and item development overviews

• item development activities

• review of newly developed items

• Review of STAAR performance level descriptors

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Each distractor should be a

plausible option that

demonstrates a misconception

that students might have.

A. Correct Answer

B. Distractor

C. Distractor

D. Distractor

The correct answer should

vary in its position.

The items should fit a student expectation, be appropriate for the grade level, have one correct answer, and fit Universal Design Principles.

Reviewing the Items



Purpose of rationales

Each answer choice must have a rationale.

Each rationale needs to be clear and use language that is accessible to a

varied audience.

Academic vocabulary may need to be defined in the rationale.

Rationales



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Interim Assessment Tool

Interim Assessment Tool: Assessments Available

Science assessments will be available in 2019-2020 (Grades 5 & 8 Science and Biology).

For 2018-2019, assessments are provided for Grades 3-8 reading, Grades 3-8 mathematics, Algebra I, English I, and English II. Spanish tests are available for grades 3-5 reading and mathematics.

Interim Assessment Tool: Features

ALIGNED: The Interim Assessment is a TEA-provided tool that aligns to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).

FREE: The tool is available to public districts and charter schools for free.

ACTIONABLE: The tool provides actionable data, allowing ALL students to demonstrate academic improvement.

Interim Assessment Tool: Features

Test items developed with Texas teachers.

New online reporting designed to provide data in an easy-to-use format.

How Can Interim Assessments Help Schools?

Help identify gaps in the mastery of skills, especially for students who are below grade level but working their way toward grade level.

Help educators plan interventions for groups of students based on the predictions of STAAR performance and results data for specific TEKS.

Are available at no cost, freeing up resources that would have been used on commercially-produced assessments.

Interim Assessment Tool: Online Platform

Uses the same online interface as STAAR.

Interim Assessment Tool: Grade 4 Sample Question

Online supports are available (same as STAAR)

Contact Information

State Board of Education and Commissioner’s Rules Update


State Board of Education (SBOE) Update

SBOE changes to the Texas Administrative Code

Graduation Requirements §§ 74.11 - 74.14 (Aug, 2018)

International Baccalaureate Courses §§ 112.70, 112.73 - 111.78; addition of §112.79 and 112.80 (Aug, 2018)

Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 130, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career and Technical Education, Subchapters B, H, J, M, and O (Mar, 2018)


Graduation Requirements

(3) Science--three credits. One credit must consist of Biology or a comparable AP or IB biology course.

(A) One credit must be selected from the following laboratory-based courses:

(i) Integrated Physics and Chemistry;(ii) Chemistry;(iii) Physics;(iv) Principles of Technology; and(v) a comparable AP or IB chemistry or physics

course that does not count toward anothercredit required for graduation.

19 TAC §74.14


Graduation Requirements

Performance Acknowledgements

(2) achieving the ACT® readiness benchmark score on at least three of the five subject tests on the ACT AspireTM examination;(3) earning a total score of at least 1310 on the SAT®; or(4) earning a composite score on the ACT® examination of 28 (excluding the writing subscore).

19 TAC §74.14 (d) (Aug, 2018)


Credit by Exam Rules


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Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements,

Subchapter C, Other Provisions, §74.24, Credit by Examination

The proposed rules clarify the development and validation criteria for

credit by exams (CBE) for grades 6-8 and high school.

CBEs for the five high school courses that require an end-of-course

(EOC) exam must be externally validated to ensure they are of high

quality.

Credit by Exam Rules (cont.)


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(4) In order for a school district to administer an examination for credit for a course that has a state end-of-course assessment instrument, the school district or the provider of the assessment must certify, prior to the first administration, that the examination:

(A) meets the requirements of paragraph (2) of this subsection;(B) has been externally validated and determined to:

(I) align to and appropriately address all assessable TEKS for the course

(ii) assess the appropriate level of rigor for each student expectation; and

(iii) yield comparable distribution of results across tested subgroups.

International Baccalaureate Changes for IB Science Courses Standard Level and Higher Level

• Two credits for standard and higher level courses• Recommended for students in grade 11 and 12• Recommended prerequisites language changed

from years to credits:

(Ex: IB Biology Recommended prerequisites: two years credits of high school laboratory science.)• Addition of Sports, Exercise, and Health Science

courses (standard level and higher level), for two credits each


International Baccalaureate

Two Credits

Two Credits


Foundation High School Program

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Recently approved revisions to International Baccalaureate courses

The SBOE adopted revisions related to IB course offerings in the

following subject areas:

Chapter 110, TEKS for English Language Arts and Reading

Chapter 111, TEKS for Mathematics

Chapter 112, TEKS for Science

Chapter 113, TEKS for Social Studies

Chapter 114, TEKS for LOTE

Chapter 118, TEKS for Economics

Chapter 126, TEKS for Technology Applications


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AP and IB CoursesThe SBOE approved changes to allow AP and IB courses that do not count toward another credit required for graduation to satisfy specific graduation requirements in the following subject areas: English language arts and reading Mathematics Science Social studies LOTE



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AP and IB: Science One credit must consist of Biology or a comparable AP or IB biology course

*.

One credit selected from IPC, Chemistry, Physics, Principles of Technology,

or a comparable AP or IB chemistry or physics course *.

For the third and fourth credit in science, a student may select a

comparable AP or IB science course *.

*A single two-credit IB science course may only satisfy one science requirement.


Commissioner’s Rules Update

§74.1027. Diplomas for Certain Individuals Who Entered Grade 9 Before 2011-2012 School Year.

This rule allows students who entered grade 9 prior to the 2011-2012 and who have not yet satisfied assessment requirements for graduation to potentially earn a high school diploma!


Commissioner’s Rules Update

§74.1027(c) Applies to students who meet each of the following criteria:

• Entered Grade 9 before the 2011-2012 school year• Completed curriculum requirements for graduation• Has not performed satisfactorily on an assessment instrument or a part of an

assessment instrument required for high school graduation• Has been administered at least three times the required subject-areas test(s)• Meets the alternative requirements for graduation

With approval by the school district board of trustees, a school district may develop recommendations for local alternative requirements.Provisions of this section expire September 1, 2019.

http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter074/ch074bb.html


http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter074/ch074bb.html

SBOE Rules

Proposed SBOE Rules are available for review athttps://tea.texas.gov/About_TEA/Laws_and_Rules/SBOE_Rules_(TAC)/Proposed_State_Board_of_Education_Rules/.

Adopted State Board of Education Rules - Not Yet Effective are available at https://tea.texas.gov/About_TEA/Laws_and_Rules/SBOE_Rules_(TAC)/Adopted_State_Board_of_Education_Rules_-_Not_Yet_Effective/.


https://tea.texas.gov/About_TEA/Laws_and_Rules/SBOE_Rules_(TAC)/Proposed_State_Board_of_Education_Rules/

https://tea.texas.gov/About_TEA/Laws_and_Rules/SBOE_Rules_(TAC)/Adopted_State_Board_of_Education_Rules_-_Not_Yet_Effective/

FAQs


Q. How much instructional time is required for science in the elementary grades?

School districts must ensure that sufficient time is provided for teachers to teach and for students to learn English language arts and reading, mathematics, science…

19 TAC §74.2.


Q. Do the TEA Science Safety Courses meet all district training requirements?

TEA Science Safety courses—

were developed as a courtesy to educators contain a summary of best practices for science teachers are not meant to be a comprehensive training for districts


Q. Do the TEA Science Safety Courses meet all district training requirements?

Requirements for safety, such as the hazard communication rules, come from the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) or Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). TEA is not the final authority on safety requirements which apply to school districts and other employers.


Q. Can innovative courses fulfill science credit requirements for graduation?No.

With the approval of the local board of trustees, school districts and charter schools may offer any state-approved innovative course for state elective credit only.

A list of approved innovative courses can be found athttps://tea.texas.gov/Academics/Learning_Support_and_Programs/Innovative_Courses/Innovative_Courses—_Foundation/.

19 TAC §74.27


https://tea.texas.gov/Academics/Learning_Support_and_Programs/Innovative_Courses/Innovative_Courses—_Foundation/

Q. Can IPC be taken after receiving credit for Chemistry or Physics?Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC) may be taken after credit has been awarded for Chemistry and Physics.

On the Foundation High School Program there is no required sequence for science credits, however, prerequisites must be met.

For further information about the prerequisites for each course, please consult the general requirements section in the TEKS for each course, http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter112/index.html



Q. Is the Distinguished Level of Achievement the same as the Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP)?

No.

The DAP was one of the three graduation programs that was phased out when the Foundation High School program was implemented for incoming freshman beginning with the 2014-2015 school year.


Q. How can students graduate with a Distinguished Level of Achievement?

In order to graduate with a Distinguished Level of Achievement a student needs—

a total of four credits in math, including Algebra II,

a total of four credits in science, and

successful completion of an endorsement.


Q. Can a course satisfy more than one endorsement?

Yes.

A course completed as part of the set of four courses needed to satisfy an endorsement requirement may also satisfy a requirement under the Foundation High School Program.

19 TAC §74.13(g)


Q. Can a course satisfy more than one endorsement?

The same course may count as part of the set of four courses for more than one endorsement.

In other words, courses that satisfy an endorsement may count towards

the Foundation High School Program curriculum requirements, and

additional mathematics, science, and elective credits for more than one endorsement.

19 TAC §74.13(g)


Q. Do prerequisites matter if a student is not taking a course such as Earth and Space Science as a capstone course?Yes. The required prerequisites must be met.

If the prerequisites are listed as “recommended” or “suggested”, they may be considered as such by a district.

If prerequisites are listed as “required” or “prerequisite” they must be completed before beginning the course.


Prerequisites (continued)

A student may not be enrolled in a course that has a required prerequisite unless:

(1) the student has successfully completed the prerequisite course(s);

(2) the student has demonstrated equivalent knowledge as determined by the school district; or

(3) the student was already enrolled in the course in an out-of-state, an out-of-country, or a Texas nonpublic school and transferred to a Texas public school prior to successfully completing the course.

19 TAC 74.11(i)


Prerequisites (continued)

A district may award credit for a course a student completed without meeting the prerequisites if the student completed the course in an out-of-state, an out-of-country, or a Texas nonpublic school where there was not a prerequisite.

If the district cites section 19 TAC 74.11(j)(2), it is recommended that records be kept to document how the student demonstrated equivalent knowledge.


19 TAC 74.11 (j)(2)

Q. Can a student earn state science credit for both an Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) course and its TEKS-based counterpart course, such as Biology and AP Biology? Yes. Because these AP/IB courses and their TEKS-based counterparts address different standards, a student can earn state credit for both courses.



Q. Can forms of energy that have been deleted as a result of streamlining still be taught?

Yes, the verb explore in grade 5(6)(A) indicates that teachers may provide additional contextual examples of energy not explicitly mentioned in the TEKS.

Lessons could be taught in the context of Grade 5 (6)(A): “…explore the uses of energy.”

Lessons could be taught in the context of Grade 4 (7)(C) “identify and classify Earth’s renewable resources…”

19 TAC §§112.15, 112.16


Q. Will students still need to recognize balanced equations for student expectation (5)(D) and(E) in grade 8 science?8(5)(D) recognize that chemical formulas are used to identify substances and determine the number of atoms of each element in chemical formulas containing subscripts; and

8(5)(E) investigate how evidence of chemical reactions indicates that new substances with different properties are formed and how that relates to the law of conservation of mass

19 TAC §§112.18-112.20


Q. Will students still need to recognize balanced equations for student expectation (5)(D) and (E) in grade 8 science?

Under the streamlined TEKS, students are expected to recognize and interpret chemical formulas, and recognize evidence of chemical reactions, including comparing the given masses of reactants and products in an equation.

The skill of evaluating the numbers of atoms on either side of the equation will not be required.

19 TAC §§112.18-112.20


Q. At Grade 8, should ocean currents, such as Gulf stream current, be taught? Should El Niño and La Niña be taught? 8(10)(A): recognize that the Sun provides the energy that drives convection within the atmosphere and oceans, producing winds Requires students to understand how the energy from the

sun is distributed through convection, producing winds. Any climatic interaction that is a result of “convection within the atmosphere and oceans” is within the scope of this student expectation.

Students are still expected to relate solar energy to convection in the oceans.

The examples cited above would be considered appropriate for this student expectation.

19 TAC §112.20


Q. Please provide guidance on Biology Student Expectation (4)(A)

Biology (4)(A) compare and contrast prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, including their complexity, and compare and contrast scientific explanations for cellular complexity

Scientific explanations could include the historical development of explanations for the development of cells and their complexity, leading to current cellular theory. Students learn that models change over time, as new evidence arises.

Additionally, students may be introduced to other current theories that address some perceived problems with the endosymbiotic theory.


Q. Please provide guidance on Biology (6)(A)

The deleted Biology (9)(D) is the origin of this phrase, as it originally contained the concept:

(D) analyze and evaluate the evidence regarding formation of simple organic molecules and their organization into long complex molecules having information such as the DNA molecule for self-replicating life.

19 TAC §112.34


Q. Please provide guidance on Biology (6)(A) (Continued)

Biology (6)(A) identify components of DNA, identify how information for specifying the traits of an organism is carried in the DNA, and examine scientific explanations for the origin of DNA;

This change narrows the concept to scientific explanations for the origin DNA only.

Students are required to “examine” rather than “analyze and evaluate.”

PAEMST and

National Youth

Science Camp


COPYRIGHT TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY 2017. ALL RIGHTS RESEVED.

http://www.paemst.org

37Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2018. All rights reserved.

http://www.paemst.org/

2017 PAEMST Finalists at SBOE Meeting

Laura Frost (Ft. Worth ISD, Ft. Worth, TX),Terry Snow (Aledo ISD, Aledo, TX),Kara Swindell (Lubbock ISD, Lubbock, TX), Lollie Garay (Redd School, Houston, TX), Kay Fincher (Amarillo ISD, Amarillo)


2016 Texas Science PAEMST Awardee


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Denise Koontz, Keller ISD

• 5th Grade Science and Social Studies Teacher at the Trinity Meadows Intermediate School

• Keller Independent School District

• Susan Mackey, Principal

• Dr. Randall Reid, Superintendent

2016 Texas PAEMST Awardees


2016 Texas PAEMST awardees at the recognition events in Washington, D.C.

TEA Press Release

https://tea.texas.gov/About_TEA/News_and_Multimedia/Press_Releases/2018/Two_Texa

s_teachers_announced_as__2016_presidential_teaching_award_recipients/


https://tea.texas.gov/About_TEA/News_and_Multimedia/Press_Releases/2018/Two_Texas_teachers_announced_as__2016_presidential_teaching_award_recipients/

2018 Texas Science PAEMST Finalists

Allison BeardenSixth grade PreAP science

teacher at Oakcrest

Intermediate, Tomball ISD

Brenda Williams Fifth grade science teacher atArgyle Intermediate School, Argyle ISD

Celene Rosen Third grade science and mathematics teacher at Barksdale Elementary, Plano ISD


2019 PAEMST Competition


The nomination window is now open.

Mathematics and science teachers for grades 7-12 (including CTE or technology application courses that satisfy a mathematics or science credit for graduation) may apply.

In Texas, eligible teachers who submit a completed application by the deadline of March 1, 2019, will earn 25 hours of CPE credit.

Information is available for Texas applicants at [email protected].

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National Youth Science Camp(NYSC)NYSC is an intense month-long camp for young scientists the summer after they graduate from high school.

Two graduating high school students are selected in March to represent Texas at the all-expense-paid honors program.


Angela Casarez

Millsap High School,

Weatherford, TX


Christopher Thang

Texas Academy of Mathematics and

Science,Houston, TX

Texas NYSC Delegates 2018

Resources


Rationales

Released test items now include rationales.

https://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/STAAR_Released_Test_Questions/


https://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/STAAR_Released_Test_Questions/

2018 STAAR Grade 5 Rationales








14 Option F is correct

The aerialist’s feet and the rope are in contact with each other. When two objects are in contact with each other, an action-reaction pair of forces exists between these two objects.

Option G is incorrect

The rope and the balancing bar are not in direct contact with each other. Since they are not in direct contact with each other, an action-reaction pair offorces does not exist between these two objects.

Option H is incorrect

The two ends of the rope are not in direct contact with each other. Since they are not in direct contact with each other, an action-reaction pair of forces does not exist between these two objects.

Option J is incorrect

Th aerialist’s arms and legs are not in direct contact with each other. Since they are not in direct contact with each other, an action-reaction pair of forces does not exist between these two objects.

2018 STAAR Biology Rationales


2018 STAAR Biology Rationales


Texas Gateway Resources


PBS Resources


Windy Weather

Nature Cat Save the Marsh

Observe with Harry

A Nature Hike

TEEAC Providers Updated


To locate the list of TEEAC Providers:

1. Start at the Science home page2. Click Texas Environmental Education Advisory Committee on Related

Links3. Scroll down to Documents4. Open “TEEAC Providers”

These thumbnails show what the trail will look like.

Migrant Education ResourcesA Bright Beginning is a high-quality, research-based

early literacy program for three- and four-year old

children in the Texas migrant program created by the

Texas Education Agency.

This resource is research-based and aligned to the

Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines.

https://www.abrightbeginning.net/


https://www.abrightbeginning.net/

Migrant Education ResourcesTwo instructional delivery models are available in both

English and Spanish.

The home-based component includes 95 lessons

with an emphasis on parent involvement.

The center-based component includes 95 lessons

with extended curriculum connections in the areas of

phonemic awareness, read aloud, writing, math,

science/social studies and home connections.


Thank You!

Guidelines for Instructional Field Experiences



Safety Trainings

The TEA Science Safety Training for High School is available on the Texas Gateway.


https://www.texasgateway.org/


Safety Trainings

The TEA Science Safety Training for Middle School is available on the Texas Gateway.




Safety Trainings

The TEA Science Safety Training for Elementary School is available on the Texas Gateway.




Human Systems

Grade 7 student expectation (12)(B) asks student to identify the main functions of the systems of the human organism.


Middle School

Cell Theory

Grade 7 student expectation (12)(F) asks student to recognize the components of cell theory.


Middle School

Energy in Everyday Life

Grade 1 student expectation (6)(A) asks student to identify and discuss how different forms of energy such as light, thermal, and sound are important to everyday life.


Grade 1

Gravitational Force

Gravitational force is studied in many courses at the high school level including IPC, Earth and Space Science, Physics, and Astronomy.


High School

Data Analysis

Data analysis is one of the scientific process skills that students employ throughout middle and high school.

The Texas Gateway offers lessons for many of the scientific process skills.


High School

Texas Aquatic Science Curriculum

Instructional Field ExperiencesDeveloped by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to meet the TEKS for middle school science and Aquatic Science.

Approved for posting on Texas Education on iTunes U


The teacher’s guide includes lessons. https://tpwd.texas.gov/education/resources/aquatic-science

https://tpwd.texas.gov/education/resources/aquatic-science

Guidelines for Instructional Field Experiences


Many of the activities in the Texas Aquatic Science Curriculum require a field investigation.

Staff of these sites have been trained to use the curriculum and can offer programs and guidance for field trips.

https://tpwd.texas.gov/education/resources/aquatic-science/www.tpwd.state.tx.us/education/water-education/TASCFS

Texas Aquatic Science Field Sites

https://tpwd.texas.gov/education/resources/aquatic-science/www.tpwd.state.tx.us/education/water-education/TASCFS

Section Break SlideImportant Dates

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2018 – 2019 Curriculum/Assessment Dates


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Paper Administration Test Date(s)

Online Administration Test Date(s)

Biology May 6-10 May 6-17

Grade 5 Science May 15 May 13-24

Grade 8 Science May 15 May 13-24

https://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/calendars/

https://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/calendars/


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State Board of Education (SBOE) and 86th Texas Legislature

Event Date

SBOE Meeting September 11 – 14, 2018

SBOE Meeting November 13 – 16, 2018

86th Texas Legislative Regular Session

Begins

January 8, 2019

SBOE Meeting January 2019

SBOE Meeting April 2019

86th Texas Legislative Regular Session Ends May 27, 2019

SBOE Meeting June 2019

Other Important Dates

SBOE Information (https://tea.texas.gov/sboe/)

Texas Legislature Online (https://capitol.texas.gov/) Also available as an app (TexLege)

https://tea.texas.gov/sboe/

https://capitol.texas.gov/


TEA Sessions at CAST

TEA Update for Elementary Science - 12-1 p.m. Thursday, November 1, FWCC Ballroom B

TEA Update for Middle School Science - 1:30-2:30 p.m. Thursday, November 1, FWCC Ballroom B

TEA Update for High School Science - 3-4 p.m. Thursday, November 1, FWCC Ballroom B

Using Outdoor Learning Environments to Build Science Skills -10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, November 2, FWCC Room 100

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Using Outdoor Learning

Environments to Build Science

Skills,A Hands-on

TEEAC WorkshopWith

Kiki Corry-TPWD

Mike Odell-UT Tyler

COPYRIGHT © TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY, 2018. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, November 2, FWCC Room 100

Thank You!

Thank you for all you do for educators and students!


Curriculum Standards and StudentSupport Division ContactsCurriculum Inbox, [email protected]

Phone number, 512-463-9581

Luis Salinas, Science Director

Brian Byrwa

Liz Baker

Irene Pickhardt

Doris Tingle

