Science 3-5
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The connections listed in the first table (Direct TEKS Connections) are Science
student expectations that directly mention the use of technology (or related terminology).
Other resources for teaching Science can be found at the Science Center for Educator Development.  |
| Direct TEKS Connections |
| The introduction to the Science TEKS at all grade levels
states that students are expected to "use computers and information technology tools
to support their investigations." |
| SC |
Student Expectations
references in parentheses represent similar student
expectations at different grade levels |
TA Connections |
| 3.2A |
plan and implement descriptive investigations including asking
well-defined questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and selecting and using equipment
and technology (SC 3.2A, 4.2A, 5.2A, 6.2A, 7.2A, 8.2A) |
(3-5) 4B, 5A, 7B, 7C |
| 3.4A |
collect and analyze information using tools including calculators,
microscopes, cameras, safety goggles, sound recorders, clocks, computers, thermometers,
hand lenses, meter sticks, rulers, balances, magnets, and compasses (SC
3.4A, 4.4A, 5.4A, 6.4A, 7.4A, 8.4A) |
(3-5) 5A, 6A, 6B, 6C,
7B, 7C |
| 4.2A |
plan and implement descriptive investigations including asking
well-defined questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and selecting and using equipment
and technology (SC 3.2A, 4.2A, 5.2A, 6.2A, 7.2A, 8.2A) |
(3-5) 4B, 5A, 7B, 7C |
| 4.4A |
collect and analyze information using tools including calculators, safety
goggles, microscopes, cameras, sound recorders, computers, hand lenses, rulers,
thermometers, meter sticks, timing devices, balances, and compasses (SC
3.4A, 4.4A, 5.4A, 6.4A, 7.4A, 8.4A) |
(3-5) 5A, 6A, 6B, 6C,
7B, 7C |
| 5.2A |
plan and implement descriptive and simple experimental investigations
including asking well-defined questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and selecting
and using equipment and technology (SC 3.2A, 4.2A, 5.2A, 6.2A, 7.2A, 8.2A) |
(3-5) 4B, 5A, 7B, 7C |
| 5.2E |
construct simple graphs, tables, maps, and charts using tools including
computers to organize, examine, and evaluate information (
color="SC 3.2E, 4.2E, 5.2E) |
(3-5) 7B, 7C, 10C |
| 5.4A |
collect and analyze information using tools including calculators,
microscopes, cameras, sound recorders, computers, hand lenses, rulers, thermometers,
compasses, balances, hot plates, meter sticks, timing devices, magnets, collecting nets,
and safety goggles (SC 3.4A, 4.4A, 5.4A, 6.4A, 7.4A, 8.4A) |
(3-5) 5A, 6A, 6B, 6C,
7B, 7C |
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Many combinations of connections are possible that use technology to teach
Science. We encourage teachers to move beyond the direct mention of technology and make
their own connections. The following table (Indirect TEKS Connection) illustrates one
Science student expectation that does not specifically mention technology but is easily
accomplished with technology. Many others are possible. |
| Indirect TEKS Connection |
| SC |
Student Expectations |
TA Connections |
5.3A |
analyze, review, and critique scientific explanations, including
hypotheses and theories, as to their strengths and weaknesses using scientific evidence
and information |
(3-5) 5A, 6A, 6C |
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