Challenge 3: Outdoor Learning Rocks!
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STEMulating Design Challenges in Science, Grades K–2
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
for Science Connections
English Language Proficiency Standards
(ELPS)
5(G) Cross-curricular second language acquisition/writing. The student is expected to narrate, describe, and explain with increasing specificity and detail to fulfill content area writing needs as more English is acquired.
grade grade
Science Concepts
2(7) Earth and space. The student knows that the natural world includes earth materials.
(A) The student is expected to observe, describe, and
compare rocks by size, texture, and color.
2(8) Earth and space. The student knows that there are recognizable patterns in the natural world and among objects in the sky.
(B) The student is expected to identify the importance
of weather and seasonal information to make choices in
clothing, activities, and transportation.
Science Process Skills
2(3) Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student knows that information and critical thinking, scientific problem solving, and the contributions of scientists are used in making decisions
(B) The student is expected to make predictions based on
observable patterns.
© 2019 Region 4 Education Service Center137
2 2
STEMulating Design Challenges in Science, Grades K–2
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
for Science Connections
English Language Proficiency Standards
(ELPS)
5(G) Cross-curricular second language acquisition/writing. The student is expected to narrate, describe, and explain with increasing specificity and detail to fulfill content area writing needs as more English is acquired.
grade grade
Science Concepts
2(7) Earth and space. The student knows that the natural world includes earth materials.
(A) The student is expected to observe, describe, and
compare rocks by size, texture, and color.
2(8) Earth and space. The student knows that there are recognizable patterns in the natural world and among objects in the sky.
(B) The student is expected to identify the importance
of weather and seasonal information to make choices in
clothing, activities, and transportation.
Science Process Skills
2(3) Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student knows that information and critical thinking, scientific problem solving, and the contributions of scientists are used in making decisions
(B) The student is expected to make predictions based on
observable patterns.
