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Science Education in Texas

Once upon a time, America sheltered an Einstein, went to the moon, and gave the world the laser, the electronic computer, nylons, television, and the cure for polio. Today, we are in the process, albeit unwittingly, of abandoning this leadership role.

Leon M. Lederman, Nobel Laureate in Physics

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Laws HB1 - Requires students to take 4 years of science and mathematics in high school: "(3) implement or administer a program that provides opportunities for students to take academically rigorous course work, including four years of mathematics and four years of science at the high school level" Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Science: Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 19, Part II , Chapter 112: High School TAKS Graduation Requirements	TAKS TAKS Review Materials 06 Released Eighth Grade Science Test (1300 kb PDF file) All Tests TAKS Study Guides All TAKS Study Guides Grade 8 Science TAKS Information Booklet All TAKS Information Booklets
Instruction TEA - Science Division Teaching Eighth Grade Science IPC Goes to the Movies TEKS aligned interactive lessons	Other Resources & Information Science Teachers Association of Texas Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science Teaching Dana Center Science TEKS Toolkit Fordham Report on State Science Standards