Science News

I can't believe fall is here! I will be in districts more this year so if I'm near your district, I will reach out to check in. I have 2 STEM Trainings and 4 STAAR Data Analysis workshops planned for fall. If you are a tested grade, please make time to attend a data dig so we can discuss STAAR and the upcoming SST as we receive more information.

If you need science support or your campus is interested in learning more, here's what I can offer:

• Vertical Alignment (1 hour or 3 hour PD)
• Mini Data Digs at your campus ~ I can come to you so you don't have to get a sub! We will look at each released STAAR test question and discuss strategies on how to teach the student expectation (SE)
• Meet with teachers during conferences for more specific one-on-one support
• PLC support
• Mobile STEM Lab PD (free lessons for K-12 using Learning Undefeated) Walking you through a lesson to use with your kids. These lessons are done for you and easy to follow.
• Classroom Support ~ If you need guidance in an area that deals with setting up labs, managing the chaos, procedures, or behavior, I would love to visit your classroom to assist in planning a strategy. to reach success.
• Class Visits ~ I love being in your classrooms and appreciate those who have invited me in to see the amazing things you are doing. Shoot me an email and I'll do my best to make it work.

Exciting News for Region 14's 5th Graders!

Click the picture below to register for this hands-on, engaging workshop to get your students excited to learn about engineering using science, math, and engineering skills.

If you are wondering WHY it took TEA so long to release scores, take a look at TEA's presentation on scale scoring and how the process works. There is also good information regarding what we know about the SST coming in 2027-2028. Elementary and Middle School Science performance level information will be available when the Final Administration Reports for Accountability are delivered at the end of July.

Elementary STAAR Science Raw Score Conversion Table

Middle School STAAR Science Raw Score Conversion Table

Biology Spring Raw Score Conversion Table

SST vs. STAAR Side-by-Side Comparison

TEA Assessed Curriculum

TEA Blueprints

tea.texas.gov

TEA Curriculum Science July Newsletter

Check out TEA's Newsletter for great resources and information.

Congrats to the districts who have been accepted for a visit from the Mobile STEM Lab in the 2026-2027 school year. The STEM Newsletter has resources that are available to ALL schools, whether they will have a visit or not.

Applications to have the Mobile STEM Lab visit your school will open in the spring. Be on the look-out for this exciting opportunity for your school.

In partnership with TEA, Learning Undefeated developed an adaptable, cross-disciplinary framework and model activities for the Texas Mobile STEM Laboratories to introduce Texas teachers and students to the principles of engineering design, aligning with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). The components of engineering design included in the lessons are defining a problem, identifying criteria and constraints, designing, building, testing, evaluating, and iterating. All activity alignment is approved by the TEA for each grade level. <click link for lessons> https://tea.texas.gov/student-readiness-and-high-school/college-career-and-military-prep/texas-k-8-mobile-stem-laboratories

Designing Outdoor STEM Learning for Elementary Students

NGSS Phenomena Resources

How Do I Run Hands-On Science Without My Classroom Descending into Chaos?

How to Build a Better Attention Span

Teaching Practices That Will Be Sustainable All The Way Till June

4 Ways to design Instruction for the Teenage Brain

Texas Watershed Map

Check out Science Buddies for STEM Activities and Science Projects!

Carolina Science for resources, products, and supplies.

Laboratory Chemical Cleanout

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Per your request: I can send you a preset quote for public schools which is based on materials to be removed, mileage, labor, and required documentation. Then set up an appointment to conduct an on-site audit of compounds that pose immediate health risk, and items you do not want in your stock any longer.) Note: The quote given will be the total price charged, no carryovers. And these products are conditional except from the EPA hazardous waste regulations.

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