Science TEKS For Grades 6, 7 and 8

Our Team has selected two key Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) per grade to vertically align with lessons and activities. For 6th Grade Science, our key TEKS are:
(13) Science concepts. The student knows components of our solar system. The student is expected to:
(A) identify characteristics of objects in our solar system including the Sun, planets, meteorites, comets, asteroids, and moons; and
(B) describe types of equipment and transportation needed for space travel. For 7th Grade Science, our key TEKS are:

13) Science concepts. The student knows components of our solar system. The student is expected to:
(A) identify and illustrate how the tilt of the Earth on its axis as it rotates and revolves around the Sun causes changes in seasons and the length of a day; and
(B) relate the Earth's movement and the moon's orbit to the observed cyclical phases of the moon. Finally, for 8th Grade Science, our key TEKS are: (12) Science concepts. The student knows that cycles exist in Earth systems. The student is expected to:
(A) analyze and predict the sequence of events in the lunar and rock cycles;
(B) relate the role of oceans to climatic changes; and
(C) predict the results of modifying the Earth's nitrogen, water, and carbon cycles.
(13) Science concepts. The student knows characteristics of the universe. The student is expected to:
(A) describe characteristics of the universe such as stars and galaxies;
(B) explain the use of light years to describe distances in the universe; and
(C) research and describe historical scientific theories of the origin of the universe. These TEKS will be integrated into the 5E method of instruction and into the key concepts of (Scientific) Experimental Design.