- Field Testing and
Local
Ecosystem Reports (Middle School) - Field Testing and
Local
Ecosystem Reports (High School) - Nonpoint Source Pollution
- Water Quality Sampling
- Wetlands
- Exploring Aquifers
- Water
- AP Environmetal Science
- Big Picture Project Ideas
- National Science Standards
- Short Stories, Poetry,
Screenwriting, and PR
Water
Science
ß112.22. Science, Grade 6.
(6.1) Scientific processes. The student conducts
field and laboratory investigations using safe, environmentally appropriate,
and ethical practices.
(6.2) Scientific processes. The student uses scientific inquiry methods during field and laboratory investigations.
(6.3) Scientific processes. The student uses critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions.
(6.4) Scientific processes. The student knows how to use a variety of tools and methods to conduct science inquiry.
(6.14) Science concepts. The student knows the structures and functions of Earth systems.
ß112.23. Science, Grade 7
(7.1) Scientific processes. The student conducts field and laboratory investigations using safe, environmentally appropriate, and ethical practices.
(7.2) Scientific processes. The student uses scientific inquiry methods during field and laboratory investigations.
(7.3) Scientific processes. The student uses critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions.
(7.4) Scientific processes. The student knows how to use tools and methods to conduct science inquiry.
(7.5) Science concepts. The student knows that equilibrium of a system may change.
(7.8) Science concepts. The student knows that complex interactions occur between matter and energy.
(7.12) Science concepts. The student knows that there is a relationship between organisms and the environment.
ß112.24. Science, Grade 8
(8.1) Scientific processes. The student conducts field and laboratory investigations using safe, environmentally appropriate, and ethical practices.
(8.2) Scientific processes. The student uses scientific inquiry methods during field and laboratory investigations.
(8.3) Scientific processes. The student uses critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions.
(8.4) Scientific processes. The student knows how to use a variety of tools and methods to conduct science inquiry.
(8.12) Science concepts. The student knows that cycles exist in Earth systems.
(8.14) Science concepts. The student knows that natural events and human activities can alter Earth systems.
ß112.46. Aquatic Science
(1) Scientific processes. The student, for at least 40% of instructional time, conducts field and laboratory investigations using safe, environmentally appropriate, and ethical practices.
(2) Scientific processes. The student uses scientific methods during field and laboratory investigations.
(3) Scientific processes. The student uses critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions.
(4) Science concepts. The student knows the components of aquatic ecosystems.
(5) Science concepts. The student knows the relationships within and among the aquatic habitats and ecosystems in an aquatic environment.
(6) Science concepts. The student knows the roles of cycles in an aquatic environment.
(7) Science concepts. The student knows environmental adaptations of aquatic organisms.
(8) Science concepts. The student knows that aquatic environments change.
(10) Science concepts. The student knows the origin and use of water in a watershed.
Social Studies
ß113.22. Social Studies, Grade 6
(6.4) Geography. The student understands the characteristics and relative locations of major historical and contemporary societies.
(6.5) Geography. The student understands how geographic factors influence the economic development, political relationships, and policies of societies.
(6.6) Geography. The student understands the impact of physical processes on patterns in the environment.
(6.7) Geography. The student understands the impact of interactions between people and the physical environment on the development of places and regions.
(6.14) Citizenship. The student understands the relationship among individual rights, responsibilities, and freedoms in democratic societies.
(6.20) Science, technology, and society. The student understands the relationships among science and technology and political, economic, and social issues and events.
(6.21) Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of sources including electronic technology.
(6.22) Social studies skills. The student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms.
(6.23) Social studies skills. The student uses problem-solving and decision-making skills, working independently and with others, in a variety of settings.
ß113.23. Social Studies, Grade 7
(7.8) Geography. The student uses geographic tools to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
(7.9) Geography. The student understands the location and characteristics of places and regions of Texas.
(7.20) Science, technology, and society. The student understands the impact of scientific discoveries and technological innovations on the political, economic, and social development of Texas.
(7.21) Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of sources including electronic technology.
(7.22) Social studies skills. The student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms.
(7.23) Social studies skills. The student uses problem-solving and decision-making skills, working independently and with others, in a variety of settings.
ß113.24. Social Studies, Grade 8
(8.10) Geography. The student uses geographic tools to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
(8.12) Geography. The student understands the physical characteristics of the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries and how humans adapted to and modified the environment.
(8.30) Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of sources including electronic technology.
(8.31) Social studies skills. The student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms.
(8.32) Social studies skills. The student uses problem-solving and decision-making skills, working independently and with others, in a variety of settings.
English Language Arts and Reading
ß110.22. English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 6
(6.1) Listening/speaking/purposes. The student listens actively and purposefully in a variety of settings.
(6.7) Reading/fluency. The student reads with fluency and understanding in texts at appropriate difficulty levels.
(6.8) Reading/variety of texts. The student reads widely for different purposes in varied sources.
(6.10) Reading/comprehension. The student comprehends selections using a variety of strategies.
(6.11) Reading/literary response. The student expresses and supports responses to various types of texts.
(6.12) Reading/text structures/literary concepts. The student analyzes the characteristics of various types of texts (genres).
(6.13) Reading/inquiry/research. The student inquires and conducts research using a variety of sources.
(6.15) Writing/purposes. The student writes for a variety of audiences and purposes and in a variety of forms.
(6.17) Writing/grammar/usage. The student applies standard grammar and usage to communicate clearly and effectively in writing.
(6.18) Writing/writing process. The student selects and uses writing processes for self-initiated and assigned writing.
(6.20) Writing/inquiry/research. The student uses writing as a tool for learning and research.
(6.21) Writing/connections. The student interacts with writers inside and outside the classroom in ways that reflect the practical uses of writing.
(6.22) Viewing/representing/interpretation. The student understands and interprets visual images, messages, and meanings.
(6.24) Viewing/representing/production. The student produces visual images, messages, and meanings that communicate with others.
ß110.23. English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 7
(7.1) Listening/speaking/purposes. The student listens actively and purposefully in a variety of settings.
(7.2) Listening/speaking/critical listening. The student listens critically to analyze and evaluate a speaker's message(s).
(7.5) Listening/speaking/audiences. The student speaks clearly and appropriately to different audiences for different purposes and occasions.
(7.7) Reading/fluency. The student reads with fluency and understanding in texts at appropriate difficulty levels.
(7.8) Reading/variety of texts. The student reads widely for different purposes in varied sources.
(7.10) Reading/comprehension. The student uses a variety of strategies to comprehend a wide range of texts of increasing levels of difficulty.
(7.11) Reading/literary response. The student expresses and supports responses to various types of texts.
(7.12) Reading/text structures/literary concepts. The student analyzes the characteristics of various types of texts (genres).
(7.13) Reading/inquiry/research. The student inquires and conducts research using a variety of sources.
(7.15) Writing/purposes. The student writes for a variety of audiences and purposes and in a variety of forms.
(7.17) Writing/grammar/usage. The student applies standard grammar and usage to communicate clearly and effectively in writing.
(7.18) Writing/writing process. The student selects and uses writing processes for self-initiated and assigned writing.
(7.20) Writing/inquiry/research. The student uses writing as a tool for learning and research.
(7.21) Writing/connections. The student interacts with writers inside and outside the classroom in ways that reflect the practical uses of writing.
(7.22) Viewing/representing/interpretation. The student understands and interprets visual images, messages, and meanings.
(7.24) Viewing/representing/production. The student produces visual images, messages, and meanings that communicate with others.
ß110.24. English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 8
(8.1) Listening/speaking/purposes. The student listens actively and purposefully in a variety of settings.
(8.2) Listening/speaking/critical listening. The student listens critically to analyze and evaluate a speaker's message(s).
(8.5) Listening/speaking/audiences. The student speaks clearly and appropriately to different audiences for different purposes and occasions.
(8.7) Reading/fluency. The student reads with fluency and understanding in texts at appropriate difficulty levels.
(8.8) Reading/variety of texts. The student reads widely for different purposes in varied sources.
(8.10) Reading/comprehension. The student comprehends selections using a variety of strategies.
(8.11) Reading/literary response. The student expresses and supports responses to various types of texts.
(8.12) Reading/text structures/literary concepts. The student analyzes the characteristics of various types of texts (genres).
(8.13) Reading/inquiry/research. The student inquires and conducts research using a variety of sources.
(8.15) Writing/purposes. The student writes for a variety of audiences and purposes and in a variety of forms.
(8.17) Writing/grammar/usage. The student applies standard grammar and usage to communicate clearly and effectively in writing.
(8.18) Writing/writing process. The student selects and uses writing processes for self-initiated and assigned writing.
(8.20) Writing/inquiry/research. The student uses writing as a tool for learning and research.
(8.21) Writing/connections. The student interacts with writers inside and outside the classroom in ways that reflect the practical uses of writing.
(8.22) Viewing/representing/interpretation. The student understands and interprets visual images, messages, and meanings.
(8.24) Viewing/representing/production. The student produces visual images, messages, and meanings that communicate with others.
ß110.42. English I (One Credit)
(1) Writing/purposes. The student writes in a variety of forms, including business, personal, literary, and persuasive texts, for various audiences and purposes.
(2) Writing/writing processes. The student uses recursive writing processes when appropriate.
(4) Writing/inquiry/research. The student uses writing as a tool for learning.
(6) Reading/word identification/vocabulary development. The student uses a variety of strategies to read unfamiliar words and to build vocabulary.
(7) Reading/comprehension. The student comprehends selections using a variety of strategies.
(8) Reading/variety of texts. The student reads extensively and intensively for different purposes in varied sources, including world literature. The student is expected to:
(B) Read in such varied sources as diaries, journals, textbooks, maps, newspapers, letters, speeches, memoranda, electronic texts, and other media.
(12) Reading/analysis/evaluation. The student reads critically to evaluate texts.
(13) Reading/inquiry/research. The student reads in order to research self-selected and assigned topics.
(15) Listening/speaking/evaluation. The student listens to analyze, appreciate, and evaluate oral performances and presentations.
(16) Listening/speaking/purposes. The student speaks clearly and effectively for a variety of purposes and audiences.
(21) Viewing/representing/production. The student produces visual representations that communicate with others.
ß110.43. English II (One Credit)
(1) Writing/purposes. The student writes in a variety of forms, including business, personal, literary, and persuasive texts, for various audiences and purposes.
(2) Writing/writing processes. The student uses recursive writing processes when appropriate.
(4) Writing/inquiry/research. The student uses writing as a tool for learning.
(6) Reading/word identification/vocabulary development. The student acquires an extensive vocabulary through reading and systematic word study.
(7) Reading/comprehension. The student comprehends selections using a variety of strategies.
(8) Reading/variety of texts. The student reads extensively and intensively for different purposes in varied sources, including world literature.
(13) Reading/inquiry/research. The student reads in order to research self-selected and assigned topics.
(15) Listening/speaking/evaluation. The student listens to analyze, appreciate, and evaluate oral performances and presentations.
(16) Listening/speaking/purposes. The student speaks clearly and effectively for a variety of purposes and audiences.
(21) Viewing/representing/production. The student produces visual representations that communicate with others.
