Steps for Success
Students demonstrate problem-solving skills by using Steps for Success hand signals and conflict cards and demonstrate skills during independent centers.
Glaciologist in Action (Lab)
Students participate in a hands-on lab in which glacier (ice) effects on the Earth’s surface is demonstrated.
Consumers and Producers
Students will investigate various ecosystems to determine what producers and consumers are, as well as their needs within an ecosystem.
Save the Factory!
Students will design an experiment to test the outcome of friction in force and motion. The students will create an inclined plane demonstrating their knowledge of mechanical energy and the effects of gravity on an object. Students will use previous knowledge of friction to complete their task of stopping their object. Critical thinking skills will be the focus of the lesson as students will have to utilize their scientific problem-solving skills to make decisions regarding their experiment.
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Vertical Alignment
Click below to learn about the TEKS related to the unit and Research Lesson. The highlighted student expectation(s) is the chosen focus for the Research Lesson.
Investigating and Comparing Life Cycles
A Tier I life science instructional resource for grade 3
What's Happening with the Weather?
This resource shows how to observe and describe weather changes from day to day and over seasons.
Properties of Soil
A Tier 1 earth science instructional resource for grade 4.
Effects of Force
A tier 1 force and motion instructional resource for grade 4.
Interactive Science Glossary
The Interactive Science Glossary is a resource that supports students who are learning the language of science. This resource includes written and spoken definitions and sentences in both Spanish and English. Students can even create, download, and print their own vocabulary cards.
Prekindergarten Enrollment Tools and Resources
This Prekindergarten Enrollment Tools and Resources contains guidance and information to support local education agencies with increasing enrollment of eligible three- and four-year-old children.
Rhyme Time | Sesame Street
Learn all about rhyming with Grover in this fun train game! Conductor Grover leads the way as you drive the train and pick which words rhyme. Don't forget to blow the whistle! Choo choo!
Samantha Harris: Reporter | Sesame Street
Teach language, vocabulary, and listening comprehension with Celebrity Vocab clips!
H Is For Home | Sesame Street
Take a trip through this home and discover the different words that begin with the letter "H," like "home" and "hose." This video focuses on letter recognition and vocabulary.
Word on the Street: Observe with Murray | Sesame Street
What's the word on street? Murray introduces the vocabulary word "observe."
Word On the Street: Measure | Sesame Street
What's the word on street? Murray introduces the vocabulary word "Measure."
Word on the Street: Scrumptious | Sesame Street
What's the word on street? Murray introduces the vocabulary word "Scrumptious."
David Beckham: Persistent | Sesame Street
Teach language, vocabulary, and listening comprehension with Celebrity Vocab clips!
Ice Cube: Astounding | Sesame Street
Teach language, vocabulary, and listening comprehension with Celebrity Vocab clips!
Drew Brees: Measure | Sesame Street
Teach language, vocabulary, and listening comprehension with Celebrity Vocab clips!
Henry Cavill: Respect | Sesame Street
Teach language, vocabulary, and listening comprehension with Celebrity Vocab clips!