Science Update
Greetings, Science Bulletin Members.
Topics included in this bulletin:
- Update on the Science TEKS Review Process
- Sharing Three Exciting K-5 Science Updates from Texas Home Learning!
Update on the Science TEKS Review Process
Revisions to High School Science TEKS Adopted
At the November 2020 meeting, the State Board of Education (SBOE) approved new Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for the following four high school courses: Biology, Chemistry, Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC), and Physics. The recently adopted TEKS will be filed with the Texas Register later this month and available on TEA’s Adopted State Board of Education Rules - Not Yet Effective web page until they become effective. The new TEKS for Biology, Chemistry, IPC, and Physics are scheduled for implementation beginning with the 2023-2024 school year.
The SBOE’s TEKS review process for kindergarten–grade 8 and additional high school science courses is still underway.
Science Grades 6–8 TEKS Draft Recommendations Available
The SBOE review process for the TEKS calls for multiple, separate work groups. Work Group C convened in Fall 2020 to develop recommendations to revise the science TEKS for middle school, grades 6–8. The draft recommendations for science grades 6–8 are currently available for review and feedback on the Science TEKS Review Work Group Drafts web page under the heading Work Group C.
Feedback on work group recommendations will be accepted throughout the review and revision process for the science TEKS. When providing specific comments and recommendations, please identify the work group in the subject line of the email. For example, in the subject line, please indicate "Science TEKS Review Work Group C Feedback." Please submit comments to TEA at teks@tea.texas.gov.
Updates regarding the science TEKS review are also provided on the Science TEKS Review web page.
Sharing Three Exciting K-5 Science Updates from Texas Home Learning!
- COVID Recovery Instructional Materials Support Initiative (CRIMSI)
Applications for CRIMSI are now open! CRIMSI is for teachers and schools interested in piloting a unit of THL Instructional Materials in the spring of 2021. This pilot provides remote learning support for teachers, free extra materials like accompanying science kits and books, and stipends for participating educators. Learn more at texashomelearning.org/CRIMSI.
- Available Science Materials through THL:
PhD Science TEKS Edition Available Materials for Educators at no cost:
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K-2: Module (i.e. unit) 1 and most of Module 2 are now available with more lessons to come later this month!
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3-5: Modules 1 and 2 are now available with Module 3 beginning to be released in mid-Jan!
See a Sample Daily Lesson Video Here
 See and access all available THL products at texashomelearning.org/content-by-subject
- Available Implementation Supports
Free Professional Development for educators is available for PhD Science TEKS Edition. Click here to see available supports and to get started.
 Visit texashomelearning.org to learn more and reach out to texashomelearning@tea.texas.gov with any questions or feedback!
Thank you for your commitment to serving Texas students.
Science Team
Curriculum Standards and Student Support Division
curriculum@tea.texas.gov
(512) 463-9581
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