Science TEKS Resources for Texas Educators

The current Science Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) are shaping how students investigate, make connections, use evidence, and make sense of the world through science.

Whether you’re planning a unit, strengthening three-dimensional instruction, working across grade levels, or looking for classroom-ready support, STAT has gathered resources to help you put the Science TEKS into practice.

Start with the standards, explore tools from the Texas Education Agency (TEA), and connect with professional learning designed for Texas science educators.

STAT's Online Course Helps You Teach the Science TEKS With Confidence

Are the Revised Science TEKS leaving you with more questions than answers? You're not alone—this course is here to help.

STAT is thrilled to partner with TCEA for this online course—The Three Dimensions of the Science TEKS—a self-paced professional learning opportunity designed with Texas science educators in mind.

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What Else You Need to Know

Access the current standards for your grade level or course:

STAT is pleased to note that A Framework for K–12 Science Education was carefully considered during the adoption of the Revised Science TEKS, allowing for a three-dimensional approach to how we teach science in Texas. This led to the development of the recurring themes and concepts (RTCs), scientific and engineering practices (SEPs), and the content found in the TEKS.

The TEA Science Curriculum Team launched the Science TEKS Guide. This tool provides a consistent and clear interpretation of the new science TEKS so that all science educators in Texas have the same understanding of the standards. To access this resource, use the dropdown menu to select science and the grade level.

TEKS Guide 101 Recording

TEA has released a recording of one of the TEKS Guide 101 webinars. The Science TEKS Guide 101 sessions are designed to provide educators with an introduction to the components of the Science TEKS Guide so they can learn how to integrate it as a planning tool. Access the recording here, and find the slide deck here.

TEA Recurring Themes and Concepts Question Prompts

TEA has released a resource—Recurring Themes and Concepts Question Prompts. This tool helps students connect scientific ideas across disciplines with intentional questions.

Additional TEA Resources

TEA's Curriculum Standards and Student Support Division has published various additional resources to support educators in understanding the revised science TEKS:

  • K–12 Vertical Alignment Documents

  • SEPs Resources

  • RTCs Resources

  • TEA STEM Toolkit

  • Supporting Science TEKS With STEM One-Pager

To access these resources, click here and then scroll down to the "Resources for Science TEKS" section.

Science instruction continues to evolve as educators deepen their use of the Science TEKS, recurring themes and concepts, scientific and engineering practices, and three-dimensional learning.

STAT connects you with professional learning, classroom resources, and fellow Texas science educators who are working through many of the same questions.

  • Connect on STAT365: Ask questions, share strategies, and learn from fellow educators on STAT365.

  • Experience CAST26: Explore hands-on professional learning at the Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching (CAST), presented by STAT, November 12–14 in Houston.