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TEKS
for Middle School Science
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How
the TEKS are Integrated into the Lesson
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| (6.1) (7.1) (8.1) The student
conducts field and laboratory investigations using safe, environmentally
appropriate, and ethical practices. |
This will be exhibited through the
student's safe use of all equipment, especially the razor or
scissors used to cut away the straw in Exercise 2. |
(6.2) (7.2) (8.2)
The student uses scientific inquiry during field and laboratory
investigations.
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The student will collect data by observing sediments and
core samples throughout the unit. They will analyze, predict,
and make conclusions through Exercises 1 and 2.
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| (6.3) (7.3) (8.3)
The student uses critical thinking and scientific problem solving
to make informed decisions. |
The natural layers of sediment will be modeled through clay
and cake. Students will simulate core sampling and analysis
through using the models.
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| (6.7) The student
knows that substances have physical and chemical properties. |
Students will learn to classify sediments by their physical
features.
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| (8.12) The student
knows that cycles exist in Earth systems. |
Through the activities and presentation,
the student will learn how sediments can form into different
types of rocks and how they become layered over time due to
climatic changes. |
| (6.14)(7.14)(8.14) The student
knows the structures and functions of Earth systems. |
The student will study the impact of Earth's history on sediment
layers under the sea and learn how sediments compact over
time to form rocks.
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TEKS
for Middle School Technology (Grades 6-8)
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How
the TEKS are Integrated into the Lesson
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(1) Foundations
The student demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of hardware
components, software programs, and their connections.
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Students will demonstrate their ability to use word processing
and internet browsing software to access information throughout
this unit. They will navigate through web pages to complete
activities concerning sediments.
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(2) Foundations
The student uses data input skills appropriate to the task.
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The mouse and keyboard will be used
to navigate through the appropriate web pages and to access
assignments. |
(3) Foundations
The student complies with the laws and examines the issues regarding
the use of technology in society. |
Students should follow appropriate
classroom procedures for using the internet to gather information. |
(4) Information
Acquisition
The student uses a variety of strategies to acquire information
from electronic resources, with appropriate supervision. |
The student will use appropriate navigation
tools and search strategies to answer questions within the exercises
and complete the activities of this unit. |
