United Independent School District

TAKS Alt Activities and Assessment

For 2006-07 Essence Statements

Exit Level - Science

TAKS Objective TEKS Knowledge and Skills Statement Essence Statement

The student will demonstrate an understanding of the nature of science. Biology (1) and Integrated Physics and Chemistry (1) Scientific processes. The student, for at least 40% of instructional time, conducts field and laboratory investigations using safe, environmentally appropriate, and ethical practices. Follows proper safety procedures during field and laboratory investigations.

The student will demonstrate an understanding of the interdependence of organisms and the environment. Biology (4) Science Concepts. The student knows that cells are the basic structures of all living things and have specialized parts that perform specific functions, and that viruses are different from cells and have different properties and functions. Knows that viruses and bacteria can affect the health of organisms.

TAKS Objective	TEKS Knowledge and Skills Statement	Essence Statement
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the nature of science.	Biology (1) and Integrated Physics and Chemistry (1) Scientific processes. The student, for at least 40% of instructional time, conducts field and laboratory investigations using safe, environmentally appropriate, and ethical practices.	Follows proper safety procedures during field and laboratory investigations.
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the interdependence of organisms and the environment.	Biology (4) Science Concepts. The student knows that cells are the basic structures of all living things and have specialized parts that perform specific functions, and that viruses are different from cells and have different properties and functions.	Knows that viruses and bacteria can affect the health of organisms.