Texas Science for the Gap Years
And Beyond
Custom-Built to the TEKS | K-12 Supplemental + Core Curriculum
Preview Science for Texas
Designed Exclusively for Texas Science
Built to the TEKS, our K-12 digital science package combines the flexibility and ease of an all-new supplemental program, Science for Texas, with the depth and rigor of the state-approved core Science Techbook, to inspire real-world inquiry and support instruction.
Driving Real-World Exploration Through the Gap Years and Into the Future!
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- Select a TEKS science standard to navigate directly to any unit concept.
- Find TEKS references in lessons at point of use.
- Support success on STAAR™ exams with TEKS-aligned resources.
Ignite Curiosity and Exploration
Help Teachers Save Valuable Time
Science for Texas units offer familiar curricular structure and the flexibility of a supplemental solution that can be seamlessly woven into classroom instruction.
- Each TEKS-aligned concept includes curated hands-on, text, and multimedia lessons designed for one instructional period.
- Easy-to-find planning resources with concept overviews and embedded teacher notes.
- Built-in formative assessment opportunities offer visibility into student understanding.
Hugh Burke
Digital Learning Coach
Temple ISD
Temple ISD
Texas Gap Years Package
Everything You Need, Now and for the Future
The Texas Gap Years Package for grades K-12 includes the all-new Science for Texas with embedded Mystery Science lessons for grades K-5, access to Mystery Science Texas, and Science Techbook – Texas (2017).
Enhance the Texas Gap Years Package with Discovery Education's PK-12 learning platform that offers timely, relevant content + useful tools and resources to engage students, differentiate instruction, track progress, and gain professional inspiration.
Supplemental
Core
Grades K-12
Grades K-5
Grades K-12
Curriculum and Content Depth
100% TEKS Coverage
Instructional Framework and Organization
- Units > Concepts > Lessons
- Informed by the 5E Model
- Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) throughout K‑8 concepts
- Lessons and Mini Lessons
- Phenomena-Based Investigations
- Units > Concepts > Lessons
- Built on the 5E Model
- Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) embedded
Content Types
- Hands-on Activities
- Interactive Labs
- Video
- Literacy
- Embedded K-5 Mystery Lessons
- Hands-on Activity Lessons
- Mini-Lessons
- Read Along
- Video
- Hands-on Labs
- Interactive Labs
- Core Interactive Text (CIT) with Technology Enhanced Items (TEIs)
- Reading Passages
- Video
- STEM projects
- College & Career Connections
- Multimedia content
Lesson Length
- 20 min (K-5)
- 30-45 min (6-8)
- Varied (9-12)
- Varied
- Varied
Assessments
Data and Dashboards
View by Student (3-8)
Concept Dashboard (6-8)
Formative
Summative
STAAR™ Practice Items
Student Experience
Digital Interface
Presentation, Sharing, & Some Digital Submission
Presentation & Sharing
Core Interactive Text (CIT) with TEIs
Literacy / Language Arts
Spanish / Language Support
Accessibility
Educator Experience & Supports
Planning Resources
Robust Support
Differentiation
Flexible resources can be used across grade and ability levels
Flexible resources can be used across grade and ability levels
Educator Supports
On-Demand, Help Center, and Educator Community
On-Demand, Help Center, and Educator Community
Professional Learning
Hourly professional development packages available for purchase during gap years and beyond
Print and Kit Options
Hands-On Activity Kits
Available in 2024 (K-8)
Printed Textbooks
Digital Only
Digital Only
Available in 2024
Printable Digital Content
Grades K-12
- Curriculum and Content Depth
- TEKS-Aligned:
- Instructional Framework and Organization:
- Units > Concepts > Lessons
- Informed by the 5E Model
- Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) throughout K-8 concepts
- Content Types:
- Hands-on Activities
- Interactive Labs
- Video
- Literacy
- Embedded K-5 Mystery Lessons
- Lesson Length:
- 20 min (K-5)
- 30-45 min (6-8)
- Varied (9-12)
- TEKS-Aligned:
- Assessments
- Data and Dashboards:
- View by Student (3-8)
- Concept Dashboard (6-8)
- Formative:
- Data and Dashboards:
- Student Experience
- Digital Interface: Presentation, Sharing, & Some Digital Submission
- Literacy / Language Arts:
- Spanish / Language Support:
- Accessibility:
- Educator Experience & Supports
- Planning Resources:
- Differentiation: Flexible resources can be used across grade and ability levels
- Educator Supports: On-Demand, Help Center, and Educator Community
- Professional Learning: Hourly professional development packages available for purchase during gap years and beyond
- Planning Resources:
- Print and Kit Options
- Printed Textbooks: Digital only
- Printable Digital Content:
Grades K-5
- Curriculum and Content Depth
- TEKS-Aligned:
- Instructional Framework and Organization:
- Lessons and Mini Lessons
- Phenomena-Based Investigations
- Content Types:
- Hands-on Activity Lessons
- Mini-Lessons
- Read Along
- Video
- Lesson Length: Varied
- TEKS-Aligned:
- Assessments
- Formative:
- Formative:
- Student Experience
- Digital Interface: Presentation & Sharing
- Literacy / Language Arts:
- Spanish / Language Support:
- Accessibility:
- Educator Experience & Supports
- Planning Resources:
- Differentiation: Flexible resources can be used across grade and ability levels
- Professional Learning: Hourly professional development packages available for purchase during gap years and beyond
- Planning Resources:
- Print and Kit Options
- Printed Textbooks: Digital only
- Printable Digital Content:
Grades K-12
- Curriculum and Content Depth
- TEKS-Aligned:
- Instructional Framework and Organization:
- Units > Concepts > Lessons
- Built on the 5E Model
- Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) embedded
- Content Types:
- Hands-on Labs
- Interactive Labs
- Core Interactive Text (CIT) with Technology Enhanced Items (TEIs)
- Reading Passages
- Video
- STEM projects
- College & Career Connections
- Multimedia content
- Lesson Length: Varied
- TEKS-Aligned:
- Assessments
- Data and Dashboards:
- Formative:
- Summative:
- STAAR™ Practice Items:
- Data and Dashboards:
- Student Experience
- Digital Interface: Core Interactive Text (CIT) with TEIs
- Literacy / Language Arts:
- Spanish / Language Support:
- Accessibility:
- Educator Experience & Supports
- Planning Resources: (Robust Support)
- Differentiation:
- Educator Supports: On-Demand, Help Center, and Educator Community
- Professional Learning: Hourly professional development packages available for purchase during gap years and beyond
- Planning Resources:
- Print and Kit Options
- Hands-On Activity Kits: (Available in 2024 K-8)
- Printed Textbooks: (Available in 2024)
- Printable Digital Content:
- Hands-On Activity Kits:
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Discovery Education support teachers of science in Texas through the transition to the new TEKS science standards?
Built to the latest Texas science TEKS explicitly for the gap years, Science for Texas offers a glimpse of what’s coming in 2024 for our flagship core Texas curriculum Science Techbook – Texas. with Thematic units divided into related concepts and supported by flexible lessons that are aligned to the TEKS guide students and teachers through the inquiry process from engagement to scientific explanation. Informed by the 5E Instructional Model, exploration begins with hands-on and interactive labs and is enriched by video- and text-based lessons with images and multimedia to enable multimodal learning, build knowledge, and deepen inquiry.
Does Science for Texas cover 100% of the science TEKS?
Yes, the TEKS for science are aligned to unit concepts in Science for Texas. Within the grade-level course page, you can navigate from the TEKS standard you wish to cover directly to the concept that covers it. Find TEKS references embedded in K-5 lessons, on grade 6-8 activity tiles, and on grade 9-12 content resources.
How is Science for Texas different than a core Texas TEKS curriculum?
As a supplement, the digital-only Science for Texas is designed for flexible use, with grab-and-go content and lessons, integrated teacher support and assessment. The digital core TEKS curriculum Science Techbook – Texas (2017) provides 180 days of sequenced TEKS-aligned science instruction based on the 5Es, including core interactive text, multimedia content, teaching and learning supports, and assessments.
How do I find the embedded Mystery Science lessons in Science for Texas?
TEKS-aligned, open-and-go Mystery Science lessons can be found at the end of the Explore section of most concepts, just before the Explain lesson. They are typically longer than 20 minutes.
How do I use Science for Texas in my classroom?
The Science for Texas teaching experience varies by grade level and classroom. K-5 lessons are designed to be presented within 20-minute blocks, guiding teachers and students through each lesson step while providing embedded resources and support at point of use. Middle school activities explore concepts through hands-on and interactive labs, supported by text- and video-based activities with integrated teaching notes and resources. High school teachers may enhance their existing curricula and engage students with the best vetted, TEKS-aligned content, including hands-on and interactive labs, text- and video-based learning resources.