Science 6-8
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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 |
| 6.2A |
plan and implement investigative procedures including asking questions,
formulating testable hypotheses, and selecting and using equipment and technology (SC 3.2A, 4.2A, 5.2A, 6.2A, 7.2A, 8.2A) |
(6-8) 4A, 5B, 6A, 6B,
6C, 9A |
| 6.2E |
construct graphs, tables, maps, and charts using tools including
computers to organize, examine, and evaluate data (SC 5.2E, 6.2E, 7.2E,
8.2E) |
(6-8) 6A, 6B, 7B, 7J,
10A, 10C, 10E |
| 6.4A |
collect, analyze, and record information using tools including beakers,
petri dishes, meter sticks, graduated cylinders, weather instruments, timing devices, hot
plates, test tubes, safety goggles, spring scales, magnets, balances, microscopes,
telescopes, thermometers, calculators, field equipment, compasses, computers, and computer
probes (SC 3.4A, 4.4A, 5.4A, 6.4A, 7.4A, 8.4A) |
(6-8) 5B, 6A, 6B, 6C,
7J, 9B |
| 7.2A |
plan and implement investigative procedures including asking questions,
formulating testable hypotheses, and selecting and using equipment and technology (SC 3.2A, 4.2A, 5.2A, 6.2A, 7.2A, 8.2A) |
(6-8) 4A, 5B, 6A, 6B,
6C, 9A |
| 7.2E |
construct graphs, tables, maps, and charts using tools including
computers to organize, examine, and evaluate data (SC 5.2E, 6.2E, 7.2E,
8.2E) |
(6-8) 6A, 6B, 7B, 7J,
10A, 10C, 10E |
| 7.4A |
collect, analyze, and record information to explain a phenomenon using
tools including beakers, petri dishes, meter sticks, graduated cylinders, weather
instruments, hot plates, dissecting equipment, test tubes, safety goggles, spring scales,
balances, microscopes, telescopes, thermometers, calculators, field equipment, computers,
computer probes, timing devices, magnets, and compasses (SC 3.4A, 4.4A,
5.4A, 6.4A, 7.4A, 8.4A) |
(6-8) 5B, 6A, 6B, 6C,
7J, 9B |
| 8.2A |
plan and implement investigative procedures including asking questions,
formulating testable hypotheses, and selecting and using equipment and technology
(SC 3.2A, 4.2A, 5.2A, 6.2A,
7.2A, 8.2A) |
(6-8) 4A, 5B, 6A,
6B, 6C, 9A |
| 8.2E |
construct graphs, tables, maps, and charts using tools including
computers to organize, examine, and evaluate data (SC 5.2E, 6.2E, 7.2E, 8.2E) |
(6-8) 6A, 6B, 7B, 7J,
10A, 10C, 10E |
| 8.4A |
collect, record, and analyze information using tools including beakers,
petri dishes, meter sticks, graduated cylinders, weather instruments, hot plates,
dissecting equipment, test tubes, safety goggles, spring scales, balances, microscopes,
telescopes, thermometers, calculators, field equipment, computers, computer probes, water
test kits, and timing devices (SC 3.4A, 4.4A, 5.4A, 6.4A,
7.4A, 8.4A) |
(6-8) 5B, 6A, 6B, 6C,
7J, 9B |
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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 |
6.2C |
analyze and interpret information to construct reasonable explanations
from direct and indirect evidence |
(6-8) 6A, 6B |
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