Science Standards

As the natural world becomes a focal point in middle school science, emphasis is placed on the environment. Through systems and processes students are encouraged to actively participate and communicate how real life challenges require careful thought out solutions based on research and experience. "Willie's Water World" is a fun and constructive approach to address local water issues in the Chihuahuan Desert that teaches skills such as observing, inferring, and experimenting while learning about this natural resource. The information, activities and themes are aligned to the National Science and Texas Science Standards to compliment sections dealing with water resources. To easily identify the standards, each section will list some science standards as it applies. Please refer to this section for Teacher's Tools in assessment assistance.