There are many online resources which can help you as you integrate science into your curriculum. Below are a sampling of resources you can use to find lessons, get ideas for activities, and help align content to both the CTE and Science TEKs. 

ConnectEd 
This website contains a blog, videos, lesson plans, and other science-related resources.

 

 

ChemEd Xchange
This web page discusses the CER framework in depth. It also includes a video explanation and a video example.

 

 

 

TEA CTE TEKS 
This site provides the CTE Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. Be sure to identify the science-related TEKS that apply to your CTE lesson.

 

 

TEA Science TEKS
This site provides the Science Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills.

 

 

 

TEA Science TEKS scientific practices
This is a direct link to the scientific practices (A–E) as outlined in the scientific and investigative reasoning section of the TEKS. This link is to the middle school TEKS which outline the scientific practices for all science; in the high school TEKS, they are tailored to each field of science.

 

How Stuff Works
This site explains thousands of topics, ranging from the flu to black holes to conspiracy theories, with video and illustrations.

 

 

National Institute of General Health Sciences
This site from the National Institute of Health (NIH) provides curriculum supplements for elementary, middle, and high school teachers. 

 

 

Exploratorium
This site from the Exploratorium museum in San Francisco provides inquiry-based learning ideas, activities, and more.

 

 

PBS Learning Media
This site from the Public Broadcasting Service provides thousands of free, innovative, curriculum-targeted learning resources.

 

 

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