In grades 3-5, methods of exploration and examination are advanced through learning experiences that help students understand complex biosphere systems, simple systems that move water, and life systems of the earthworm. All activities emphasize inquiry and inductive approaches. The series for Grades 9-12 applies concepts presented in the TEKS for the new Integrated Physics and Chemistry course. Topics include motion, waves, energy transformations, properties of matter, changes in matter, and solution chemistry. Specific attention is given to laboratory investigations and real world examples of the natural world, the use of scientific methods, and making informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving.
Students have to understand the language of math and science, in order to know when to do what.
Billye Ruth Fox Elem. Integrating Technology - Students and educators now have more opportunities to work with sophisticated data than ever before. The data collection devices are interactive with graphing calculators to show real-time performance graphs during experiments. Some devices are compatible with computers, as well. The results showed that teachers are seeing a correlation between how well a student reads and how well the student is able to comprehend math problems.