Descriptions of One-Day Science Workshops
Primary
Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills – Science Themes
I (K-2)
Designed around the Science Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills.
- Activities that address the three strands of science: Life, Earth,
and Physical.
- Scientific inquiry and the use of tools—observing, comparing
and contrasting, classifying, measuring, data organizing, etc.—integrated
throughout
Materials: Rock and Mineral Kit, Dual Hand
Lenses, Grouping Circles, Ring Magnets
Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills – Science Themes
II (K-2)
Designed around the Science Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills.
- Activities that address the three strands of science: Life, Earth,
and Physical.
- Scientific inquiry and the use of tools—observing, comparing
and contrasting, classifying, measuring, data organizing, etc.—integrated
throughout
Materials: Milk Cartons, Mini Hand Lenses, Teddy Bear Counters,
Primer Balance, Unifix Cubes
Middle Grades
Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills – Science Themes
I (3-5)
Preparing students to succeed on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and
Skills in Science.
- Activities specifically address the themes of science: properties,
patterns, and models; systems; constancy and change; and form and function
- Investigations in Life, Earth, and Physical Sciences
- Safety, using tools, problem solving, process skills, and thinking
skills integrated throughout
Materials: Primer Balance, GramstackersTM
Set, Wire Stripper, Inflatable Globe
Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills – Science Themes
II (3-5)
Preparing students to succeed on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and
Skills in Science.
- Activities specifically address the themes of science: properties,
patterns, and models; systems; constancy and change; and form and function
- Investigations in Life, Earth, and Physical Sciences
- Safety, using tools, problem solving, process skills, and thinking
skills integrated throughout
Materials: Grouping Circles, Cow Magnet, Thermometers C°-F°,
Meter Stick, Rock & Mineral Kit, Compass
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