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
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Science TEKS
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Streamlined Science TEKS updated
http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter112/index.html
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Science TEKS in Spanish
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Note that Kindergarten-grade 5 and
grade 6 TEKS in Spanish are in separate files.
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/
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TEKS for all subject areas in Kindergarten through Grade 5 includes revised science TEKS
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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.
https://tea.texas.gov/curriculum/teks/
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/.
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Reference materials are divided by grade level as shown to the left. Grade 5 Grade 8 Biology
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.
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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
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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/
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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
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Assessment Policies
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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…
https://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/staar/science/
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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.
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Professional DevelopmentTeacher Institutes
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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)
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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
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International Baccalaureate
Two Credits
Two Credits
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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
Foundation High School Program
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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.
Foundation High School Program
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!
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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
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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/.
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FAQs
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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/
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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
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2019 PAEMST Competition
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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.
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Angela Casarez
Millsap High School,
Weatherford, TX
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Christopher Thang
Texas Academy of Mathematics and
Science,Houston, TX
Texas NYSC Delegates 2018
Resources
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Rationales
Released test items now include rationales.
https://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/STAAR_Released_Test_Questions/
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2018 STAAR Grade 5 Rationales
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2018 STAAR Grade 5 Rationales
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2018 STAAR Grade 8 Rationales
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2018 STAAR Grade 8 Rationales
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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
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2018 STAAR Biology Rationales
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Texas Gateway Resources
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PBS Resources
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Windy Weather
Nature Cat Save the Marsh
Observe with Harry
A Nature Hike
TEEAC Providers Updated
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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/
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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.
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Guidelines for Instructional Field Experiences
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Safety Trainings
The TEA Science Safety Training for High School is available on the Texas Gateway.
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Safety Trainings
The TEA Science Safety Training for Middle School is available on the Texas Gateway.
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Safety Trainings
The TEA Science Safety Training for Elementary School is available on the Texas Gateway.
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Human Systems
Grade 7 student expectation (12)(B) asks student to identify the main functions of the systems of the human organism.
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Middle School
Cell Theory
Grade 7 student expectation (12)(F) asks student to recognize the components of cell theory.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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The teacher’s guide includes lessons. https://tpwd.texas.gov/education/resources/aquatic-science
Guidelines for Instructional Field Experiences
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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
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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/
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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)
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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
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10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, November 2, FWCC Room 100
Thank You!
Thank you for all you do for educators and students!
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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
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