Why learn about Mario Molina? New science TEKS are coming to Texas! One change is that students will learn about specific scientists in various fields. Another change is that the STARR tests will pull from science and social studies topics for reading passages. This is a good change because so much … [Read more...] about Building Background Knowledge: Mario Molina
Earth Science
Building Background Knowledge: Mae Jemison
Why learn about Mae Jemison? New science TEKS are coming to Texas! One change is that students will learn about specific scientists in various fields. Another change is that the STARR tests will pull from science and social studies topics for reading passages. This is a good change because so much … [Read more...] about Building Background Knowledge: Mae Jemison
Building Background Knowledge: Katherine Johnson
Why learn about Katherine Johnson? New science TEKS are coming to Texas! One change is that students will learn about specific scientists in various fields. Another change is that the STARR tests will pull from science and social studies topics for reading passages. This is a good change because so … [Read more...] about Building Background Knowledge: Katherine Johnson
Building Background Knowledge: Sally Ride
Why learn about Sally Ride? New science TEKS are coming to Texas! One change is that students will learn about specific scientists in various fields. Another change is that the STARR tests will pull from science and social studies topics for reading passages. This is a good change because so much of … [Read more...] about Building Background Knowledge: Sally Ride
Learning About How the Sun Affects Earth
The Sun in Space Our planet, Earth, rotates around the Sun along with seven other planets. The Sun is so huge that its gravity pulls all of the planets around it. Asteroids, moons, and comets also orbit around the Sun. The Sun is so big that 1,000,000 Earths could fit inside it! There are also … [Read more...] about Learning About How the Sun Affects Earth
What is the Difference Between the Asthenosphere and the Lithosphere?
The lithosphere and asthenosphere are both mechanical layers of the Earth. The layers of the Earth can be organized by composition (what they are made of) or mechanical properties (how they move). The lithosphere is made up of the crust and the top of the mantle. The asthenosphere is the layer … [Read more...] about What is the Difference Between the Asthenosphere and the Lithosphere?