Table of Contents • Module 1 - TExES: Science Concepts, Principles & Strategies 4-8 o Submodule - Introduction 1 - Welcome 2 - About This Review Course 3 - Correlations to the TExES 4 - Browser Check for Media Capabilities 5 - Course Organizer 6 - Tips & Techniques for Working Online 7 - Acceptable Use and Other Internet Guidelines o Submodule A - Analyzing the TEKS 1 - Session Overview 2 - Engager 3 - Significance of Science 4 - Science Concepts 5 - About the TEKS 6 - TEKS Introduction Statements 7 - Exploring the TEKS 8 - Exploring the TEKS - Web Investigation 9 - Exploring the TEKS - Making Connections 10 - Analyzing the TEKS 11 - Reflection o Submodule B - Unifying Concepts & Scientific Processes 1 - Session Overview 2 - Engager 3 - Unifying Concepts 4 - Planning for Science Instruction 5 - Nature of Science 6 - Investigations & the Inquiry process 7 - Scientific Method 8 - Patterns & Properties 9 - Investigating Patterns & Properties 10 - Using Models 11 - Scientific Models 12 - Constancy & Change 13 - Systems 14 - Identifying Systems All Around Us 15 - Investigating Systems 16 - Reflection o Submodule C - Science Instruction 1 - Session Overview 2 - Engager 3 - Introduction to Science Instruction 4 - Science and Diverse Learners 5 - Adaptation of a Science Lesson Region 13 ESC Page 1 12/1/2008 6 - Scientific Inquiry 7 - Promoting Scientific Thinking and Explanation 8 - Science Lab Activities and Field Investigations 9 - Science Tools & Equipment 10 - More About Tools & Equipment 11 - Promoting Safe Science 12 - Science Assessment 13 - Reflection o Submodule D - Forces & Motion 1 - Session Overview 2 - Engager 3 - Gravity & Forces 4 - Electricity & Magnetism 5 - Analysis of a Vista - Examining Circuits 6 - Electricity & Magnetism (Web Investigation) 7 - Self-Check 8 - Displacement, Velocity, & Acceleration 9 - Motion Self-Check 10 - Systems Thinking – Forces & Motion 11 - Reflection o Submodule E - Matter 1 - Session Overview 2 - Engager 3 - Properties & Structure of Matter 4 - Properties & Structure of Matter - Web Investigation 5 - Physical & Chemical Properties 6 - More About Physical Properties of Matter 7 - Physical Properties of Matter - Web Investigation 8 - Metals, Crystals & Polymers 9 - Relationship Between Physical Properties & Molecular Structure 10 - Physical & Chemical Changes in Matter 11 - Physical & Chemical Changes – Web Investigation 12 - Analysis of a Vista - Natural Patterns Matter 13 - Systems Thinking – Properties & Changes of Matter 14 - Reflection o Submodule F - Changes in Matter 1 - Session Overview 2 - Engager 3 - All About Atoms 4 - Elements, Mixtures, & Compounds 5 - Examples of Elements, Mixtures, & Compounds 6 - Elements, Mixtures, Compounds – Web Investigation 7 - Elements, Mixtures, & Compounds – Self-Check 8 - Chemical Bonds and Chemical Reactions – Web Investigation 9 - Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions Region 13 ESC Page 2 12/1/2008 10 - Chemical Equation Example 11 - Chemical Formulas & Equations – Web Investigation 12 - Self-Checks 13 - Systems Thinking –Changes of Matter Task 1 14 - Systems Thinking –Changes of Matter Task 2 15 - Reflection o Submodule G - Conservation of Mass & Interactions of Matter & Energy 1 - Session Overview 2 - Engager 3 - Work, Power, and Energy 4 - The Basics of Heat, Light, Electricity and Magnetism 5 - Basic Terms - Self-Check 6 - Types of Energy Transformations 7 - Energy Conversion 8 - Applying Energy Concepts 9 - Uses of Light in Optical Systems & Phenomena 10 - Sound Energy 11 - Energy Transformed – Self-Check 12 - Systems Thinking - Conservation of Mass, Interactions of Matter & Energy 13 - Reflection o Submodule H - Earth & Sky 1 - Session Overview 2 - Engager 3 - The Structure of Earth 4 - Geological Time Scale 5 - Geological Column Dating 6 - Tectonic Forces 7 - Fossils and the Earth 8 - The Rock Cycle 9 - The Nutrient Cycle 10 - The Surface and the Subsurface 11 - The Water Cycle 12 - The Earth’s Atmosphere 13 - Biosphere, Geosphere, and Hydrosphere 14 - Affecting the Earth's Systems. 15 - Energy Transfer 16 - The Earth, Moon and Sun 17 - Stars and Galaxies 18 - Celestial Objects 19 - The Universe 20 - Reflection o Submodule I - Organisms and the Environment 1 - Session Overview 2 - Engager Region 13 ESC Page 3 12/1/2008 3 - Biotic & Abiotic Components of an Ecosystem 4 - System of Taxonomy 5 - Dog vs. Cat 6 - The Ecosystem - Relationships Among Organisms 7 - Relationships between Producers, Consumers, Decomposers 8 - Survival of Organisms 9 - Turtle & Quarter Horse Survival 10 - Adaptive Characteristics that Form a Niche 11 - Analysis of a Vista 12 - Energy Flow in an Ecosystem 13 - Energy Use of Organisms 14 - How Populations & Species Modify & Affect Ecosystems 15 - Factors that Affect Size & Growth of Populations 16 - Disturbances that Disrupt an Ecosystem 17 - Self-Check 18 - Mechanisms that Lead to Evolution 19 - Theories of Evolution 20 - Reflection o Submodule J - Living Structure and Function 1 - Session Overview 2 - Engager 3 - Cell Structure & Size 4 - Tissues, Organs, Systems 5 - Different Structures, Different Functions 6 - Body Systems in Humans 7 - Energy Use of Organisms 8 - Chemical Functions of Living Animals 9 - Analysis of a Vista 10 - Reproduction 11 - Comparing Two Types of Reproduction 12 - Reproduction - Diagram Review 13 - Mitosis vs. Meiosis 14 - Genes & Inherited Traits 15 - Dominant and Recessive Traits 16 - Punnett Square Activity 17 - Influence of Environmental & Genetic Factors 18 - Applications of Genetic Research 19 - Reflection o Submodule K - Course Conclusion 1 - Before You Begin the Practice Test 2 - TExES Practice Assessment 3 - Analyzing Your Results 4 - For Further Review 5 - Certificate Instructions Region 13 ESC Page 4 12/1/2008