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- The fifth strand of
the revised science TEKS

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includes the study of
science concepts related

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to earth and space.

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Topics that students explore in earth

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and space science, include earth structure,

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plate tectonics, uses for
resources such as water, soil,

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and rocks, weather, the
earth, sun, moon system,

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types of celestial objects,

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and space exploration, among others.

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In elementary school,
students make observations

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and recognize patterns
inherent in the natural world.

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As they move into upper elementary school,

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students explore cause
and effect through earth

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and space science.

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In middle school,

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students consider how the
geosphere, hydrosphere,

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and the atmosphere can impact
each other, and how the sun

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and moon impact weather and tides.

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In kindergarten, students start

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by recognizing patterns in
the natural world and the sky.

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They observe weather, seasons,

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and the day/night cycle,

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understanding that these
are repeated patterns.

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They also learn to classify
materials found on earth.

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Students in grade one delve
deeper into patterns, cycles,

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and systems in nature and the sky.

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They make daily choices
about the clothing they wear

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or the activities they will participate in

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by understanding weather
and seasonal patterns.

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They also learn about
natural resources like rocks,

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soil, and water, and how
they're used by humans,

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and how they can be conserved.

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Grade two students study
the sun and the moon,

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measure, record, and
graph weather information,

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and investigate how
wind and water move soil

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and rock particles.

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In grade three, students
begin to explore the sun,

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earth, and moon systems

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and learn the order of
the planets from the sun.

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Students explore soil formation

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and model rapid changes
to earth's surface,

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such as volcanic eruptions,
earthquakes, and landslides.

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In grade four, students learn
about processes on earth

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that create patterns of change.

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These processes include the
water cycle, weathering,

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erosion, deposition,

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the appearance of the moon, and seasons.

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In grade five, students make connections

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between Earth's rotation
and changes in shadows

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and the day/night cycle.

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Students continue their
learning of patterns

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and processes on earth

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while exploring the water cycle's impact

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on weather and climate, the
formation of sedimentary rock

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and fossil fuels,

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and the formation of landforms.

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Students in grade six, study
cycles within the earth, sun,

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and moon systems, and the
causes of seasons and tides.

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They also study processes
within the geosphere

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and the use of natural resources.

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Grade seven students study
the characteristics of Earth

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that allowed life to exist,

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along with how Earth's features change

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through plate tectonics.

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Students in grade seven,
also study the hydrosphere

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and how it supports life on the planet.

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Grade eight students
expand their study of space

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to include stars and
galaxies within the universe.

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Students in grade eight
also expand their study

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of interdependent systems

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to include interactions in solar, weather,

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and ocean systems that create changes

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in weather patterns and climate.

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