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In This Issue:
 Teaching Science in grades 5-12? You need to know about this fantastic and free curricular resource! Texas Aquatic Science is a comprehensive aquatic science curriculum, from molecules to ecosystems, and headwaters to ocean, for middle school and high school students. It is a cooperative education project sponsored by Texas Parks and Wildlife, The Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, and The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University. The curriculum consists of an online student textbook, a teacher guide, specially produced videos, and supplementary materials.
It's aligned to the Texas Standards and is a great supplemental source for your general science instruction.
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 I know you're preparing for the upcoming STAAR administration(s) and after that, thinking about end of year. But it's not too late to plan a quality field trip for your students! Now is an even better time to plan field trips for next year! Look for this logo at the site or on the web.
Texas Aquatic Science (TAS) has its
roots in hands-on experiential learning. To that end, there are eight
field based activities in the curriculum that lend themselves specifically to
field based instruction and activity. Any site providing informal science learning (Zoos,
Aquariums, Nature Centers, and Parks) can be designated as “Texas Aquatic
Science Certified Field Sites” with these goals in mind:
- expand school group visitation and field investigations
- create and grow connections between formal and informal
educators
- increase project based learning opportunities and the real world
relevancy they bring to learning
Make the
most of your Texas Aquatic Science curriculum by partnering with a local
Informal Science site. Field experiences make learning come alive
and give students an emotional event to which they can connect their
learning. Research shows that this greatly enhances retention.
In each of the areas below, you'll
find Informal Science providers that facilitate Texas Aquatic Science
activities. Feel free to contact them and schedule a visit!
Contact Johnnie.smith@tpwd.texas.gov
with any questions.
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View all upcoming events on the Events Calendar.
- Mar 18-Project WILD Workshop-El Paso, TX - TecH2O Water Resource Center, WILD about the STAAR - Learn to share conservation with children: Professional Development for anyone who works with children
- Mar 19-Dutch Oven Cooking Class-Inks Lake State Park, Learn the basics of cooking in a Dutch oven at our amphitheater, and get a free taste!
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Mar 26-Kid’s Wilderness Survival-Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway, A great program for your child’s outdoor safety and parents learn as much as the kids.
- Apr 9-Growing Up WILD Workshop-Dallas, TX - Cedar Ridge Preserve, Learn to share conservation: Professional Development for anyone who works with young children
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