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The Framework was used as a guiding resource during the development of our new science TEKS. It describes three dimensions of science teaching and learning:
- Scientific and Engineering Practices
- Crosscutting Concepts
- Disciplinary Core Ideas

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The new science TEKS are effective (part of the Texas Administrative Code) but not yet implemented. The new TEKS will be implemented in the 2024-2025 school year. (You may see adoption dates of 2020-2021 on the TEA site.)

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The links below provide PDF versions of each subchapter. You may also access a PDF version of the Chapter 112 table of contents.

A free PDF reader is available on the Adobe website.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION RULES

§112.1. Implementation of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Science, Elementary, Adopted 2021.
§112.2. Science, Kindergarten, Adopted 2021.
§112.3. Science, Grade 1, Adopted 2021.
§112.4. Science, Grade 2, Adopted 2021.
§112.5. Science, Grade 3, Adopted 2021.
§112.6. Science, Grade 4, Adopted 2021.
§112.7. Science, Grade 5, Adopted 2021.
§112.10. Implementation of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Science, Elementary, Adopted 2017.
§112.11. Science, Kindergarten, Adopted 2017.
§112.12. Science, Grade 1, Adopted 2017.
§112.13. Science, Grade 2, Adopted 2017.
§112.14. Science, Grade 3, Adopted 2017.
§112.15. Science, Grade 4, Adopted 2017.
§112.16. Science, Grade 5, Adopted 2017.

§112.17. Implementation of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Science, Middle School, Adopted 2017.
§112.18. Science, Grade 6, Adopted 2017.
§112.19. Science, Grade 7, Adopted 2017.
§112.20. Science, Grade 8, Adopted 2017.
§112.25. Implementation of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Science, Middle School, Adopted 2021.
§112.26. Science, Grade 6, Adopted 2021.
§112.27. Grade 7, Adopted 2021.
§112.28. Grade 8, Adopted 2021.

§112.31. Implementation of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Science, High School.
§112.32. Aquatic Science, Beginning with School Year 2010-2011 (One Credit).
§112.33. Astronomy, Beginning with School Year 2010-2011 (One Credit).
§112.34. Biology (One Credit), Adopted 2017.
§112.35. Chemistry (One Credit), Adopted 2017.
§112.36. Earth and Space Science, Beginning with School Year 2010-2011 (One Credit).
§112.37. Environmental Systems, Beginning with School Year 2010-2011 (One Credit).
§112.38. Integrated Physics and Chemistry (One Credit), Adopted 2017.
§112.39. Physics (One Credit), Adopted 2017.
§112.41. Implementation of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Science, High School, Adopted 2020.
§112.42. Biology (One Credit), Adopted 2020.
§112.43. Chemistry (One Credit), Adopted 2020.
§112.44. Integrated Physics and Chemistry (One Credit), Adopted 2020.
§112.45. Physics (One Credit), Adopted 2020.
§112.46. Implementation of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Science, High School, Adopted 2021.
§112.47. Aquatic Science, Adopted 2021 (One Credit).
§112.48. Astronomy, Adopted 2021 (One Credit).
§112.49. Earth Systems Science, Adopted 2021 (One Credit).
§112.50. Environmental Systems, Adopted 2021 (One Credit).
§112.51. Specialized Topics in Science, Adopted 2021 (One Credit).

§112.61. Implementation of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Science, Other Science Courses.
§112.62. Advanced Placement (AP) Biology (One Credit).
§112.63. Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry (One Credit).
§112.64. Advanced Placement (AP) Physics 1: Algebra Based (One Credit).
§112.65. Advanced Placement (AP) Physics 2: Algebra Based (One Credit).
§112.66. Advanced Placement (AP) Environmental Science (One Credit).
§112.67. Advanced Placement (AP) Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism (One Credit).
§112.68. Advanced Placement (AP) Physics C: Mechanics (One Credit).
§112.70. International Baccalaureate (IB) Environmental Systems and Societies Standard Level (Two Credits).
§112.73. International Baccalaureate (IB) Biology Standard Level (Two Credits).
§112.74. International Baccalaureate (IB) Biology Higher Level (Two Credits).
§112.75. International Baccalaureate (IB) Chemistry Standard Level (Two Credits).
§112.76. International Baccalaureate (IB) Chemistry Higher Level (Two Credits).
§112.77. International Baccalaureate (IB) Physics Standard Level (Two Credits).
§112.78. International Baccalaureate (IB) Physics Higher Level (Two Credits).
§112.79. International Baccalaureate (IB) Sports, Exercise, and Health Science Standard Level (Two Credits).
§112.80. International Baccalaureate (IB) Sports, Exercise, and Health Science Higher Level (Two Credits).
§112.81. International Baccalaureate (IB) Design Technology Standard Level (Two Credits).
§112.82. International Baccalaureate (IB) Design Technology Higher Level (Two Credits).

NOTE: The Texas Education Agency makes every effort to ensure that the information published on this Internet site is secure; however, due to the limitations of Internet security, the rules published here are for information only and do not represent legal documentation.

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The links below provide PDF versions of each subchapter. You may also access a PDF version of the Chapter 112 table of contents. A free PDF reader is available on the Adobe website. STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION RULES §112.1. Implementation of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Science, Elementary, Adopted 2021.

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Region 4 Side-by-Side Comparison Documents

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Region 4 Side-by-Side Comparison Documents

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Provide support for your students as they engage in academic discussions using sentence stems.

Students may use a tracking table to record which activities they've completed as well as indicate their confidence level with the concepts in each. The tables also serve as a way for teachers to see student accomplishment.
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See how the new TEKS align from kindergarten through grade 8.

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Access information about the science TEKS review process, including work group drafts created during development of the new TEKS.

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The State Board of Education (SBOE) has authority for the review and adoption of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for each subject of the required curriculum. SBOE members nominate educators, parents, business and industry representatives, and employers to serve on the review work groups. This page provides information regarding the 2020 review and revision of the TEKS for science.

K-8 Science TEKS adopted by the State Board of Education

The SBOE gave final approval on December 1, 2021, to the science TEKS for kindergarten-grade 8. The revised TEKS will be effective 20 days after they are posted to the Texas Register.

The following document reflects changes approved by the SBOE.

Text of 19 TAC Chapter 112, Subchapter A, Elementary (PDF, 409 KB)

Text of 19 TAC Chapter 112, Subchapter B, Middle School (PDF, 199 KB)

Amendments K-8 Science TEKS to be Considered at Second Reading

Amendments to be considered by the SBOE for second reading and final adoption of Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 112, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Science, Subchapter A, Elementary, and Subchapter B, Middle School, are provided on the documents below.
Approved by Committee of the Full Board Additional Amendments
High School Science TEKS adopted by the State Board of Education

The State Board of Education gave final approval on November 20, 2020, to the Science TEKS for the following four high school courses: Biology, Chemistry, Integrated Physics and Chemistry, and Physics. The revised TEKS for the four high school courses will be effective 20 days after they are posted to the Texas Register.

The following document reflects changes approved by the SBOE.

Text of 19 TAC Chapter 112, Subchapter C (PDF, 278KB)

Science TEKS Review Work Groups

The SBOE's process calls for multiple, separate work groups. Nominations to serve on TEKS review work groups will be made throughout the review process. The following list includes individuals appointed by the SBOE to serve on the Science TEKS Review work groups.
SBOE Science TEKS Review Work Groups Science TEKS Review Work Group Drafts
Work Groups

Applications are submitted to SBOE members for review throughout the revision process. Based on that review, SBOE members make nominations to work groups. TEA will notify applicants of their nominations at each stage in the review and revision process.

Work group members will be expected to complete an online orientation session prior to their work group meeting. Work group members may be asked to complete an initial review prior to their meeting.

Work groups will convene in Austin for a minimum of one face-to-face meeting. Meeting times and dates for the different work groups will be shared with the SBOE's members for each work group meeting. Additional meetings conducted by webinar may also be scheduled as necessary.

Work group members may be asked to provide invited testimony at SBOE meetings.

Work group members will be reimbursed in accordance with state travel guidelines for travel, meals, and lodging for meetings held in Austin.

Questions related to the application for the science TEKS review and revision process can be directed to teks@tea.texas.gov.

Science Education TEKS Review Content Advisors

Information related to the SBOE-nominated content advisors for the science TEKS review is available on the Science TEKS Review Content Advisors web page.

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TEA Side-by-Sides and Vertical Alignment

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TEA Side-by-Sides and Vertical Alignment

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Scroll down to the section titled "2017-2021 New Science TEKS Resources."

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The science web page provides clarification, guidance, and support to science stakeholders for the development and implementation of the K-12 science Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and science graduation requirements.

Announcements

New Science TEKS to be Implemented in 2024-2025 School Year: During the 2020 and 2021 meetings, the State Board of Education (SBOE) approved the new Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for kindergarten-high school. A copy of the newly adopted TEKS can be found here.

New Science Safety Courses: The science safety courses are three one-hour courses designed to provide safety guidance to elementary, middle, and high school science educators. The courses are offered as a courtesy to educators and may not provide all the science safety guidance that schools and districts find necessary to meet laws and rules. The courses are live in the TEALearn catalog.

Nomination Window for Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST): The nomination window is now open for kindergarten- grade 6 teachers. If selected as an awardee, the applicant will receive recognition from the President of the United States, an all-expense-paid trip to Washington D.C., and $10,000 to be used at the awardee's discretion from the National Science Foundation. All eligible Texas teachers receive 25 CPE hours upon submitting a completed application. For more information, visit Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teachers.

Current and Upcoming Science TEKS

The links below provide access to the web-based version of the current 2017 science Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), which are the state standards for what students should know and be able to do. You can also access a PDF version of the TEKS.  The State Board of Education (SBOE) approved the new 2021 Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for kindergarten-high school that will be implemented in 2024-2025.

2020-2021 New Science TEKS Resources

The Texas Education Agency has developed resources to support districts transitioning to the new science standards during the 2024-2025 implementation. The full TEKS Guide will be released during the summer of 2024.

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The science web page provides clarification, guidance, and support to science stakeholders for the development and implementation of the K-12 science Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and science graduation requirements. New Science TEKS to be Implemented in 2024-2025 School Year: During the 2020 and 2021 meetings, the State Board of Education (SBOE) approved the new Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for kindergarten-high school.

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Proclamation 2024 provides funding for new science instructional materials for the 2024-2025 school year.

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The State Board of Education (SBOE) issued Proclamation 2024 at its April 2022 meeting to call for science, grades K–12; technology applications, grades K–8; Personal Financial Literacy and Economics; and several CTE courses. The SBOE is scheduled to adopt materials for Proclamation 2024 in Novembe…

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Apply to serve on Educator Committees for TEA

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Apply to serve on Educator Committees for TEA

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Login to the system.
Click on "Educators" in the top menu bar.
Scroll down and click on "Learning Management System" under the Prepare for Testing section.
Click on "Educator Committee" on the top right corner.

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