Field trips
TEK 6.12 Organisms and Environments: The student knows all organisms are classified into Domains and Kingdoms. Organisms within these taxonomic groups share similar characteristics which allow them to interact with the living and nonliving parts of their ecosystem.
Field Trip: The Houston Zoo
Students can compare and contrast different animals they have studied about in real life. Going to the zoo will make learning about organisms and environments more relevant to them.
Guest Speaker: Biologist
Having a biologist come in to speak to the students about different types of organisms and how they are structured would greatly increase the students understanding about the subject. It would also show the students that really enjoy this topic a possible career choice.
Field Trip: The Houston Zoo
Students can compare and contrast different animals they have studied about in real life. Going to the zoo will make learning about organisms and environments more relevant to them.
Guest Speaker: Biologist
Having a biologist come in to speak to the students about different types of organisms and how they are structured would greatly increase the students understanding about the subject. It would also show the students that really enjoy this topic a possible career choice.