*Click here to access a multi-lingual science glossary
Information on the Cornell Note Taking Technique
List of Secondary Science Department Chairs for 2008-2009
Secondary Austin Science Fair Information, 2008-09
Game Templates - Great Resources for Student Review!
Word Walls - A Strategy for Teachers and Students
Middle School TAKS Information Booklet and Passing Standards
The Texas Education Agency has released the new information guide to the new 8th grade test that will be given on April 20, 2006. (See attached PDF.)
On July 15, the Texas State Board of Education voted for a 2-year phase-in of passing standards for Middle School Science TAKS. Also, it was publicly announced that the criteria for "met standard' would be set at 33/50 questions (66% correct) and the criteria for "commended" would be set at 44/50 (88% correct). The second, and final reading (vote), for the 2-year phase-in of passing standards will be in September. Our SBOE representative, Mrs. Cynthia Thornton (Round Top) voted in favor of the 2-year phase-in.
PowerPoint Lessons
PISD provides lessons for each unit of study in grades 6-8, Biology, and IPC. These PowerPoint files are available on the Intranet. These files are only for the exclusive use of PISD teachers.
TAKS Review - TRACK (TAKS Readiness and Core Knowledge)
TRACK is a free online TAKS readiness program. In TRACK you’ll find diagnostics to measure understanding of the objectives tested on the 11th grade exit-level test, and a library of learning tutorials to help you better understand those objectives. Go to website.
Science Vendor List - Supplies & Equipment
The official list of approved science vendors that have provide PISD with a discount for purchasing supplies and equipment has been revised. Click here for the vendor list.
Middle School PreAP Science Project Requirement Guidelines
This booklet provides information for teachers and students on controlled experiments and field research projects. Click here to see this booklet!
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