Environmental Education Center High School Student Programs
High School
Programs
STAAR/EOC
Biology TEKS
Environmental
Systems TEKS
Birds: Adaptations
& Ecology
B12A-RS
B12B-SS
B12C-RS
B12F-RS
1 (A),
2 (E, F),
3 (D),
12 (A,B,C,F)
1 (A, B),
3 (E),
4 (D)
Forest Ecology
B12A-RS
B12B-SS
B12C-RS
B12F-RS
1 (A),
2 (F),
11 (D),
12 (A,B,C,F)
1 (A, B),
3 (E),
4 (A),
6 (C, E)
Grassland Ecology
B12A-RS
B12B-SS
B12C-RS
B12E-SS
1 (A,)
2 (E, F)
11 (D)
1 (A, B),
3 (E),
4 (B,D, F, G)
A Unique Group:
Reptiles &
Amphibians
B12A-RS
B12B-SS
B12C-RS
B12D-SS
B12F-RS
B12F-RS
1 (A),
2
12(E,F),
(A,B,C, E, F)
12 (A,B,C,E,F)
Limnology of the
Freshwater Pond
B11B-SS
B11C-SS
B11D-RS
1 (A, B),
2 (F),
3 (A),
11 (B, C, D)
12 (C,E,F)
Freshwater Pond
Ecology
B11D-RS
B12A-RS
B12C-RS
B12D-SS
B12F-RS
1 (A, B),
2 (E,F),
11 (D),
12 (A, D, F)
Chemistry
TEKS
Aquatic
Science TEKS
On a walking tour around the EEC with the use of binoculars, many species of
birds will be observed and identified by the young ornithologists. During the field
experience, the focus will be on how different environmental conditions can
affect various species and their interactions in an ecosystem. Ecosystems
explored may include the aquatic, grassland or forest environments.
A nature walk by the young naturalists through the Post Oak Forest Preserve will
be conducted with an emphasis on observing plant and animal life of this diverse
habitat. Areas will be explored using pocket microscopes and/or hand-lenses.
Students will explore trees, soil, water, leaf litter and animal shelters found in this
unique environment.
A detailed study of the Blackland Prairie will done through observation and
exploration of differing varieties of prairie grasses and wildflowers found in
various EEC ecosystems. Students will use hand-lenses and other instruments to
identify and observe many species of grasses.
Students will explore the characteristics of reptiles and amphibians and their
morphological and behavioral adaptations. Live and preserved specimens will be
used to identify a variety of organisms in these animal groups. Students will be
provided opportunities to interact with some live specimens.
1 (A, B),
3 (E),
9 (E)
1 (A, B),
2 (E, F, G)
3 (E),
4 (D,E,F),
9 (A)
1 (A, B),
2 (E,F,G),
3 (E),
4 (D,E,F)
Program Description
1 (A, B),
2 (A, E, F)
1 (A, B),
2 (A, E, F)
1 (A, B),
4(A),
5(B,C,D),
6(A),
7(A,B,C),
10(B),
11(A,B),
12(A,B,D,E)
Students will investigate a freshwater pond by completing water analysis.
Students will use the appropriate materials to collect water samples from the pond
for study. Students will analyze the flow of energy through various cycles;
identify the impact on life in and around the pond by abiotic factors and recognize
the effect of water quality on an ecological system. Field lab activities will be
conducted using appropriate kits to analyze water from the pond. Emphasis in this
program is more oriented towards water chemistry.
1 (A,B),
5 (B,C,D),
7(A,B,C),
10(,B),
11(A,B),
12(A,B,D,E)
Students will be introduced to the basic principles of ecology through the study of
a farm pond, identify food chains, food webs and learn about the interdependency
that exists in and around the pond. Appropriate material and equipment will be
used to collect samples from the pond for study. Emphasis is on ecology of the
pond with discussion of water chemistry.