Environmental Education Center High School Student Programs

Aquatic
Environmental Chemistry
High School STAAR/EOC Biology TEKS Science Program Description
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Programs TEKS
On a walking tour around the EEC with the use of binoculars, many species of
B12A-RS 1 (A), birds will be observed and identified by the young ornithologists. During the field
1 (A, B), experience, the focus will be on how different environmental conditions can
Birds: Adaptations B12B-SS 2 (E, F),
3 (E),
& Ecology B12C-RS 3 (D), affect various species and their interactions in an ecosystem. Ecosystems
4 (D)
B12F-RS 12 (A,B,C,F)
explored may include the aquatic, grassland or forest environments.

A nature walk by the young naturalists through the Post Oak Forest Preserve will
B12A-RS 1 (A), 1 (A, B), be conducted with an emphasis on observing plant and animal life of this diverse
Forest Ecology
B12B-SS 2 (F), 3 (E), habitat. Areas will be explored using pocket microscopes and/or hand-lenses.
B12C-RS 11 (D), 4 (A), Students will explore trees, soil, water, leaf litter and animal shelters found in this
B12F-RS 12 (A,B,C,F) 6 (C, E)
unique environment.

A detailed study of the Blackland Prairie will done through observation and
B12A-RS 1 (A, B), exploration of differing varieties of prairie grasses and wildflowers found in
1 (A,) 3 (E),
B12B-SS
Grassland Ecology 2 (E, F) 4 (B,D, F, G) various EEC ecosystems. Students will use hand-lenses and other instruments to
B12C-RS
11 (D) identify and observe many species of grasses.
B12E-SS
12 (A,B,C, E, F)
B12F-RS
Students will explore the characteristics of reptiles and amphibians and their
B12A-RS morphological and behavioral adaptations. Live and preserved specimens will be
A Unique Group: B12B-SS 1 (A),
Reptiles & B12C-RS 2 (E,F),
1 (A, B), used to identify a variety of organisms in these animal groups. Students will be
3 (E), provided opportunities to interact with some live specimens.
Amphibians B12D-SS 12 (A,B,C,E,F)
9 (E)
B12F-RS

1 (A, B), Students will investigate a freshwater pond by completing water analysis.
4(A), Students will use the appropriate materials to collect water samples from the pond
1 (A, B), 1 (A, B),
5(B,C,D), for study. Students will analyze the flow of energy through various cycles;
B11B-SS 2 (F), 2 (E, F, G) 1 (A, B),
Limnology of the 6(A),
Freshwater Pond
B11C-SS 3 (A), 3 (E), 2 (A, E, F)
7(A,B,C),
identify the impact on life in and around the pond by abiotic factors and
B11D-RS 11 (B, C, D) 4 (D,E,F), recognize the effect of water quality on an ecological system. Field lab activities
10(B),
12 (C,E,F) 9 (A) will be conducted using appropriate kits to analyze water from the pond.
11(A,B),
12(A,B,D,E) Emphasis in this program is more oriented towards water chemistry.

1 (A,B), Students will be introduced to the basic principles of ecology through the study of
B11D-RS 1 (A, B),
1 (A, B), 5 (B,C,D), a farm pond, identify food chains, food webs and learn about the interdependency
B12A-RS 2 (E,F,G), 1 (A, B),
Freshwater Pond 2 (E,F), 7(A,B,C),
Ecology
B12C-RS
11 (D),
3 (E), 2 (A, E, F)
10(,B),
that exists in and around the pond. Appropriate material and equipment will be
B12D-SS 4 (D,E,F) used to collect samples from the pond for study. Emphasis is on ecology of the
12 (A, D, F) 11(A,B),
B12F-RS pond with discussion of water chemistry.
12(A,B,D,E)