Standards
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Chapter 112. Science
Subchapter B. Middle School
Grade 6 §112.22
a2. Students identify components of the solar system including the sun,
planets, moon, and asteroids. By individual reasearch and
presentation; as well as viewing others' presentations, the student gains
an understanding of the various components within the solar system.
b5A. Identify and describe the interactions of one or more systems within the
solar system. Students discuss each component as it relates
and interacts with the rest of the solar system.
b13A. Identify the characteristics of parts of our solar system. The factual
information gained through research and demonstrated by
presentations, allows the student to identify characteristics.
b13B. Describe space travel equipment and types of transportation. These
concepts must be applied in order for the student to explain the
colonization process of their property.
Grade 7 §112.23
b2D. Give valid conclusions based upon communication skills. Students
demonstrate this through the oral presentation and written work.
b2E. Use the computer to demonstrate information found from study. The
PowerPoint presentation will be developed by using computer skills
and it will allow students to show the information they found.
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Chapter 126. Technology Applications
Subchapter B. Middle School
Grades 6-8 §126.12
cE. Use the appropriate technological terminology for the task involved.
Students demonstrate proper wording asssociated with the PowerPoint
presentation process.
c3B. Demonstrate proper rules and knowledge in the classroom or lab
while using the Internet. Classwork in the labs will require the students
to show understanding and compliance with the rules.
c6A. Determine electronic information for accuracy and validity. Students
must evaluate the information they gather during research.
c6B. Resolve informational conflict by researching and comparing data.
Upon finding questionable material relating to their topic, students must
compare them for resolution.
c6C. Identify the source and relevancy of information. A documentation of
used sources and resources is required.
c7G. Use two or more technological tools to demonstrate knowledge.
Students must use the Internet and PowerPoint tools to complete this
lesson.
c10D. Effectively communicate skills using appropriate fonts, styles, graphics,
and page design. Students exhibit these skills in both their PowerPoint
presentation and the written paper.