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Heat to Go
This resource provides alternative or additional tier-one learning options for students learning about heat transfer, Chemistry TEKS (11)(B).
Celsius 4-1-1: All About Thermal Energy
This resource supports Chemistry TEKS (11)(A).
Specifically Speaking about Heat Capacity
This resource, developed to support Chemistry TEKS (11)(D), provides alternative or additional tier-one learning options to help students understand the concept of specific heat capacity.
Kinetic Molecular Theory
This resources allows students to explore the postulates of the Kinetic Molecular Theory in order to better understand why gas particles behave the way that they do.
Quantifying Changes in Chemical Reactions: Empirical Formula
Given the descriptions or chemical formulas, students will use relative masses of elements in substance to calculate and determine the ratio of atoms of each element in a compound so as to determine percent composition or empirical formula.
Ideal Gas Law
Given descriptions, scenarios, or diagrams, students will use the formula for the ideal gas law to calculate pressure, temperature, volume, or moles of a gas.
Cognates (English III Reading)
You will use your knowledge of cognates from other languages to help you understand unfamiliar words.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Arguments, i.e., Identify Fallacies (English III Reading)
You will learn strategies to help you determine whether a written argument is logical and/or valid.
Determining Validity and Reliability of Sources (English III Research)
You will learn how to review your sources, determine which are valid and reliable, and choose the ones you want to use in your research.
Narrowing a Research Topic into a Thesis Statement and Introduction (English III Research)
You will learn how to narrow your research topic into a thesis and write your introduction.
Organizing Major Points and Supporting Information in an Outline (English III Research)
You will organize your major points and supporting information into an outline.
Generating Ideas and Questions About a Research Topic (English III Research)
You will learn strategies to help you generate questions and ideas about a topic to research.
Exploring a Research Topic and Identifying Relevant Sources (English III Research)
You will learn how to identify primary and secondary sources as you explore your research topic.
Using Databases, Electronic Sources, and Print Sources (English III Research)
You will learn how to access electronic sources and databases in addition to print sources and list all in a working bibliography.
Developing a Research Plan and Timeline (English III Research)
You will learn how to narrow your topic and develop a realistic schedule for completing your research project.
Writing a First Draft Appropriate to Purpose and Audience (English III Research)
You will learn strategies to keep in mind as you write the first draft of your research paper.
Editing for Sentence Structure (English III Writing and Research)
You will practice checking for complete sentences and the use of subordinate clauses.
Editing for Coherence and Transition (English III Writing and Research)
You will practice checking for transitions and evaluate their impact in unifying an essay.
Using Reference Guides for Proper Citations (English III Writing and Research)
You will use the Modern Language Association (MLA) style manual to check that you are citing your sources correctly.
Editing for Subject-Verb Agreement (English III Writing and Research)
You will practice checking for correct subject-verb agreement.