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All TEKS in the previous grade's unit are listed.
(Any strikethrough TEKS do not directly connect to current grade.)
Subtopic Title
Summary of TEKS that support current grade
Strikethrough text indicated TEKS that do not connect to current grade
Current Grade Unit #: Unit Title affected by a missed unit in the previous grade.
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Subtopic Title
Topics or summary of TEKS that directly connect to TEKS missed in the previous grade.
Earth Science: Space History & Equipment Unit
TEKS 6.11C
TEKS 6.11C - Describe the history and future of space exploration, including the types of equipment and transportation needed for space travel.
Space History
History of major space missions
Space equipment
Future space travel plans
In 7th Grade Space Unit - Address a portion of 6th Grade Space History & Equipment Unit
TEKS 6.11C - Describe the history and future of space exploration, including the types of equipment and transportation needed for space travel.
Space History
History of major space missions
Space equipment
Future space travel plans
Life Science: Number of Cells, Prokaryote & Eukaryote Unit
TEKS 6.12A, 6.12B
TEKS 6.12A - Understand that all organisms are comprised of one or more cells.
Cells (covered with TEKS 6.12B)
Define cells
Unicellular organisms
Multicellular organisms
TEKS 6.12B - Recognize that the presence of a nucleus is a key factor used to determine whether a cell is prokaryotic or eukaryotic.
Prokaryotes & Eukaryotes
Characteristics of prokaryotes
Characteristics of eukaryotes
Life Science: Domains and Kingdoms Unit
TEKS 6.12D(S), 6.12C, 6.12E, 6.12F
TEKS 6.12D (S) - Identify the basic characteristics of organisms, including prokaryotic or eukaryotic, unicellular or multicellular, autotrophic or heterotrophic, and mode of reproduction, that classify them into the currently recognized kingdoms.
Classify Kingdoms
General organisms classified into each Kingdom
Unicellular & multicellular organisms classified into each Kingdom
Prokaryotes & Eukaryotes classified into each Kingdom
Autotrophs and heterotrophs classified into each Kingdom
Asexual and sexual reproduction classified into each Kingdom
TEKS 6.12C - Recognize that the broadest taxonomic classification of living organisms is divided into currently recognized domains.
Domains
Domain Bacteria
Domain Eukarya
Domain Archaea
In 7th Grade Life Science: Cell Theory Unit - Address a portion of 6th grade Life Science: Number of Cells, Prokaryote & Eukaryote Unit, and Domains and Kingdoms Unit
TEKS 6.12A - Understand that all organisms are comprised of one or more cells.
Cells (covered with TEKS 6.12B)
Define cells
Unicellular organisms
Multicellular organisms
TEKS 6.12B - Recognize that the presence of a nucleus is a key factor used to determine whether a cell is prokaryotic or eukaryotic.
Prokaryotes & Eukaryotes
Characteristics of prokaryotes
Characteristics of eukaryotes
TEKS 6.12D (S) - Identify the basic characteristics of organisms, including prokaryotic or eukaryotic, unicellular or multicellular, autotrophic or heterotrophic, and mode of reproduction, that classify them into the currently recognized kingdoms.
Classify Kingdoms
General organisms classified into each Kingdom
Unicellular & multicellular organisms classified into each Kingdom
Prokaryotes & Eukaryotes classified into each Kingdom
Autotrophs and heterotrophs classified into each Kingdom
Life Science: Biotic/Abiotic and Levels of Organization Unit
TEKS 6.12E, 6.12F
TEKS 6.12E - Describe biotic and abiotic parts of an ecosystem in which organisms interact.
Biotic & Abiotic
Identify biotic parts of an ecosystem
Identify abiotic parts of an ecosystem
Organism interactions
TEKS 6.12F - diagram the levels of organization within an ecosystem, including organism, population, community, and ecosystem.
Levels of Organization
Define organism, population, community, and ecosystem
List examples at each level
8th Grade (2021-2022)
In two years, 8th grade should be aware that students have had little to no experience with abiotic/biotic portions of the ecosystem or levels of organization of the ecosystem.
In 8th Grade Ecology: Dependence & Competition (2021-2022)- Address a portion of 6th grade Life Science: Biotic/Abiotic and Levels of Organization Unit
TEKS 6.12E - Describe biotic and abiotic parts of an ecosystem in which organisms interact.
Biotic & Abiotic
Identify biotic parts of an ecosystem
Identify abiotic parts of an ecosystem
Organism interactions
TEKS 6.12F - diagram the levels of organization within an ecosystem, including organism, population, community, and ecosystem.
Levels of Organization
Define organism, population, community, and ecosystem
List examples at each level