Earth and Space

Knowledge and Skills Statement

Earth and space. The student describes the characteristics of the universe and the relative scale of its components.
Glossary terms and definitions are consistent across kindergarten through high school in the TEKS Guide. The definitions are intended to give educators a common understanding of the terms regardless of what grade level they teach. Glossary definitions are not intended for use with students.

well established and highly reliable explanation which is based on natural and physical phenomena and is capable of being tested by multiple independent researchers; may be subject to change as new areas of science and new technologies are developed; explain why phenomena occur

Research

Turner, Michael S. “Origin of the Universe.” Scientific American 301, no. 3 (2009): 36–43. http://www.jstor.org/stable/26001524

Summary:  This article attempts to explain the complexities of what scientists think they know about the origin of the universe and how theories have changed over time as technology evolves and understanding deepens about the universe.