Organisms and Environments: Applying Science and Engineering Practices for Student Success with the New Science TEKS (6-8) - 34237

This session is part four in a series of four on the New Science TEKS for sixth through eighth grade. In Organisms and Environments, participants will continue the journey to understanding the new science and engineering practices (SEPs) and updates to the 6-8 content strands. SEP topics will include a deep dive into recurring themes and concepts, and statistics. Science content topics will include interdependence, cell theory, symbiotic relationships, the flow of energy, hierarchical organization, natural and artificial selection, taxonomy, ecological succession, the cell, and gene function.

Schedule & Location
2/6/2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
ESC Region 11
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Audiences
Instructional Coaches/Support Specialists, Teacher - Elementary (Grades 1-5), Assistant Principals, Teacher Certification Candidate
Objectives
After attending this session, grade 6- 8 participating teachers will be able to recognize RTCs within their science content and apply them to activities they discover within their new science resources. They will also be able to apply basic statistics to data collected in science activities and guide students through understanding these statistical operations. Participants will also be able to identify new science content within their curriculum standards.
Session 61186
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T-TESS 1.1,1.4,2.1,2.2,4.3
Registration Deadline 2/6/2025
Credit Type Continuing Professional Education
Duration 06:00
T-PESS
Presenter
Monica Amyett ESC Region 11


Monica Amyett

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Monica Amyett
Instructional Content Coach Science
mamyett@esc11.net

Jana Herrera

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Jana Herrera

JHerrera@esc11.net

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