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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