Hold to these standards, and to your TEKS so the resulting project provides a rigorous experience for your students. Science process TEKS Many of the resource persons represented in this list use the scientific process TEKS in performing their jobs. Let the TEKS drive the kinds of questions that you might pose for a speaker or the kinds of community experiences you choose for your students. Questions such as these, which come directly from the science process TEKS, might be appropriate. TEKS Let the TEKS related to science concepts guide your thinking and planning about the applications of science that your students can discuss with community resource persons.
Many occupations require direct experience with and knowledge of science.
The following list is an example of how community resources can be used to direct students attention toward the usefulness and practicality of science. Artists Local art groups may have members that are experts in local flora, fauna, and landscapes. They may speak on science through the eyes of artists. They may show students how to draw or sketch flowers, birds, landscapes, etc. Attorneys Attorneys may be contacted directly or through a local bar association.