240's TExES Science 7-12 Study Guide Is 87% Test-Aligned
240's TExES Science 7-12 study guide is built around the official exam framework so you can study what is actually tested. This page shows exactly how the guide maps to the real exam — SMR by SMR and competency by competency — so you can see where coverage is strongest, where some depth gaps remain, and how each part of the guide supports your prep.
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10 domains · 305 competencies reviewed · 87% test-aligned
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Partially covered— core content is covered, but some depth gaps remain
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SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY AND PROCESSES (DOMAIN I)
Partially covered
SMR I.001 The teacher understands how to select and manage learning activities to ensure the safety of all students and the correct use and care of organisms, natural resources, materials, equipment and techno
243 Qs19 Materials97 Cards3 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Uses current sources of information about laboratory safety, including safety regulations and guidelines for the use of science facilities. | S.Safety Rules | Covered | 27 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (27 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Recognizes potential safety hazards in the laboratory and in the field and knows how to apply procedures, including basic first aid, for responding to accidents. | S.Emergency Procedures; S.Safety Icons | Covered | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (10 questions, 2 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Employs safe practices in planning, implementing and managing all instructional activities and designs, and implements rules and procedures to maintain a safe learning environment. | S.Safety Rules | Covered | 27 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (27 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Understands procedures for selecting, maintaining and safely using chemicals, tools, technologies, materials, specimens and equipment, including procedures for the recycling, reuse and conservation of laboratory resources and for the safe handling and ethical treatment of organisms. | S.Safety Rules; S.Proper Handling - Chemicals; S.Microscopes | Covered | 38 | 3 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (38 questions, 3 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Knows how to use appropriate equipment and technology (e.g., Internet, spreadsheet, calculator) for gathering, organizing, displaying and communicating data in a variety of ways (e.g., charts, tables, graphs, diagrams, maps, satellite images, written reports, oral presentations). | S.Best Chart for the Data; S.Read Scientific Publication | Covered | 16 | 2 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (16 questions, 2 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| F. Understands how to use a variety of tools, techniques and technology to gather, organize and analyze data, how to perform calculations and how to apply appropriate methods of statistical measures and analyses. | S.Best Chart for the Data; S.Read Scientific Publication; M.Boxplots; M.Measures of Center and Range; S.Proper Tool Use; S.Various Tools; S.Measures of Center and Range | Covered | 97 | 6 | 24 | 1 | Covered by 7 topics (97 questions, 6 materials, 24 cards, 1 videos). |
| G. Knows how to apply techniques to calibrate measuring devices and understands concepts of precision, accuracy and error with regard to reading and recording numerical data from scientific instruments (e.g., significant figures). | S.Precision vs Accuracy; S.Error In Measurements; S.Significant Figures; S.Choose Appropriate Equipment - Advanced | Covered | 41 | 4 | 56 | 0 | Covered by 4 topics (41 questions, 4 materials, 56 cards, 0 videos). |
| H. Uses the International System of Units (i.e., metric system) and performs unit conversions within and across measurement systems. | M.Converting Units - Proportional Reasoning; M.Metric System; S.Celestial Distance; S.Converting Units - Dimensional Analysis | Covered | 57 | 4 | 9 | 2 | Covered by 4 topics (57 questions, 4 materials, 9 cards, 2 videos). |
SMR I.002 The teacher understands the nature of science, the process of scientific inquiry and the unifying concepts that are common to all sciences.
222 Qs19 Materials52 Cards3 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Understands the nature of science, the relationship between science and technology, the predictive power of science and limitations to the scope of science (i.e., the types of questions that science can and cannot answer). | S.Nature of Science; S.Limits of Science; S.Scientific Method | Covered | 36 | 3 | 14 | 1 | Covered by 3 topics (36 questions, 3 materials, 14 cards, 1 videos). |
| B. Knows the characteristics of various types of scientific investigations (e.g., descriptive studies, controlled experiments, comparative data analysis) and how and why scientists use different types of scientific investigations. | S.Experimental Investigations; S.Non-Experimental Investigations; S.Non-Experimental Investigations - Advanced; S.Variety of Methods Across Science | Covered | 37 | 3 | 11 | 1 | Covered by 4 topics (37 questions, 3 materials, 11 cards, 1 videos). |
| C. Understands principles and procedures for designing and conducting a variety of scientific investigations — with emphasis on inquiry-based investigations — and how to communicate and defend scientific results. | S.Experimental Investigations | Covered | 25 | 1 | 7 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 1 videos). |
| D. Understands how logical reasoning, verifiable observational and experimental evidence and peer review are used in the process of generating and evaluating scientific knowledge. | S.Repeatability | Covered | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Understands how to identify potential sources of error in an investigation, evaluate the validity of scientific data and develop and analyze different explanations for a given scientific result. | S.Error In Measurements; S.Proper Data Analysis | Covered | 20 | 2 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (20 questions, 2 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| F. Knows the characteristics and general features of systems; how properties and patterns of systems can be described in terms of space, time, energy and matter; and how system components and different systems interact. | S.Change In Systems; S.Properties of Systems; S.Interdisciplinary Connections | Covered | 41 | 3 | 13 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (41 questions, 3 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos). |
| G. Knows how to apply and analyze the systems model (e.g., interacting parts, boundaries, input, output, feedback, subsystems) across the science disciplines. | S.Systems Model | Covered | 10 | 1 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
| H. Understands how shared themes and concepts (e.g., systems, order and organization; evidence, models and explanation; change, constancy and measurements; evolution and equilibrium; form and function) provide a unifying framework in science. | S.Form and Function; S.Change, Constancy, and Measurements; S.Evidence, Models, and Explanation | Covered | 35 | 3 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (35 questions, 3 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
| I. Understands the difference between a theory and a hypothesis, how models are used to represent the natural world and how to evaluate the strengths and limitations of a variety of scientific models (e.g., physical, conceptual, mathematical). | S.Human Populations Impact the Earth; S.Observation vs Inference; S.Prediction, Explanation, Theory, Fact | Covered | 30 | 3 | 11 | 1 | Covered by 3 topics (30 questions, 3 materials, 11 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR I.003 The teacher understands the history of science, how science impacts the daily lives of students and how science interacts with and influences personal and societal decisions.
94 Qs11 Materials77 Cards1 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Understands the historical development of science, key events in the history of science and the contributions that diverse cultures and individuals of both genders have made to scientific knowledge. | S.Key History of Science; S.Diversity in Science History | Covered | 22 | 2 | 60 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (22 questions, 2 materials, 60 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Knows how to use examples from the history of science to demonstrate the changing nature of scientific theories and knowledge (i.e., that scientific theories and knowledge are always subject to revision in light of new evidence). | S.Famous Experiments | Partially covered | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| C. Knows that science is a human endeavor influenced by societal, cultural and personal views of the world, and knows that decisions about the use and direction of science are based on factors such as ethical standards, economics and personal and societal biases and needs. | S.Ethics | Covered | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Understands the application of scientific ethics to the conducting, analyzing and publishing of scientific investigations. | S.Ethics and Publishing | Partially covered | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| E. Applies scientific principles to analyze factors (e.g., diet, exercise, personal behavior) that influence personal and societal choices concerning fitness and health (e.g., physiological and psychological effects and risks associated with the use of substances and substance abuse). | S.Healthy and Unhealthy Lifestyles | Covered | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| F. Applies scientific principles, the theory of probability and risk/benefit analysis to analyze the advantages of, disadvantages of or alternatives to a given decision or course of action. | S.Decision Making | Covered | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos). |
| G. Understands the role science can play in helping resolve personal, societal and global issues (e.g., recycling, population growth, disease prevention, resource use, evaluating product claims). | S.Ethics and Regulation; S.Renewable vs Nonrenewable; S.Green Energy Technology; S.Ozone Depletion | Covered | 31 | 4 | 15 | 1 | Covered by 4 topics (31 questions, 4 materials, 15 cards, 1 videos). |
PHYSICS (DOMAIN II)
Partially covered
SMR II.004 The teacher understands the description of motion in one and two dimensions.
68 Qs8 Materials21 Cards2 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Generates, analyzes and interprets graphs describing the motion of a particle. | S.Motion Graphs; S.Motion Terms | Covered | 38 | 2 | 11 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (38 questions, 2 materials, 11 cards, 2 videos). |
| B. Applies vector concepts to displacement, velocity and acceleration to analyze and describe the motion of a particle. | S.Linear Motion Calculations; S.Projectile Motion | Covered | 14 | 2 | 3 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (14 questions, 2 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Solves problems involving uniform and accelerated motion using scalar (e.g., speed) and vector (e.g., velocity) quantities. | S.Centripetal Force; S.Linear Motion Calculations | Covered | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (13 questions, 2 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Analyzes and solves problems involving projectile motion. | S.Projectile Motion | Covered | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Analyzes and solves problems involving uniform circular and rotary motion. | S.Circular and Rotary Motion | Partially covered | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| F. Understands motion of fluids. | S.Fluids - Motion Laws | Partially covered | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (2 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| G. Understands motion in terms of frames of reference and relativity concepts. | S.Special Relativity | Partially covered | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
SMR II.005 The teacher understands the laws of motion.
79 Qs12 Materials26 Cards1 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Identifies and analyzes the forces acting in a given situation and constructs a free-body diagram. | S.Force and Newton's Laws; S.Newton's Second Law; S.Newton's First Law; S.Newton's Third Law; S.Periodic Motion | Covered | 46 | 5 | 23 | 1 | Covered by 5 topics (46 questions, 5 materials, 23 cards, 1 videos). |
| B. Solves problems involving the vector nature of force (e.g., resolving forces into components, analyzing static or dynamic equilibrium of a particle). | S.Torque; S.Force Vectors and Diagrams - Solving; S.Force Vectors and Diagrams; S.FBD-Equilibrium vs Dynamic | Covered | 20 | 4 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 4 topics (20 questions, 4 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Identifies and applies Newton’s laws to analyze and solve a variety of practical problems (e.g., properties of frictional forces, acceleration of a particle on an inclined plane, displacement of a mass on a spring, forces on a pendulum). | S.Newton's First Law; S.Newton's Second Law; S.Newton's Third Law; S.Newton's Laws Applied - Friction; S.Newton's Laws Applied - Pendulums; S.Newton's Laws Applied - Springs | Covered | 27 | 6 | 1 | 0 | Covered by 6 topics (27 questions, 6 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR II.006 The teacher understands the concepts of gravitational and electromagnetic forces in nature.
103 Qs14 Materials28 Cards0 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Applies the law of universal gravitation to solve a variety of problems (e.g., determining the gravitational fields of the planets, analyzing properties of satellite orbits). | S.Gravity Advanced; S.Gravity; S.Gravity Applied | Covered | 27 | 3 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (27 questions, 3 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Calculates electrostatic forces, fields and potentials. | S.Electrostatic Fields & Potentials; S.Electrostatic Forces | Covered | 12 | 2 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (12 questions, 2 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Understands the properties of magnetic materials and the molecular theory of magnetism. | S.Magnetic Materials; S.Magnetism Types; S.Magnetic Forces and Fields | Covered | 22 | 3 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (22 questions, 3 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Identifies the source of the magnetic field and calculates the magnetic field for various simple current distributions. | S.Calculating Magnetic Field from Current | Partially covered | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (2 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| E. Analyzes the magnetic force on charged particles and current-carrying conductors. | S.Calculating Magnetic Force on Charges | Partially covered | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (2 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| F. Understands induced electric and magnetic fields and analyzes the relationship between electricity and magnetism. | S.Electricity and Magnetism; S.Electromagnetic Induction | Covered | 27 | 2 | 13 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (27 questions, 2 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos). |
| G. Understands the electromagnetic spectrum and the production of electromagnetic waves. | S.Electromagnetic Waves; S.Electromagnetic Spectrum | Covered | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (11 questions, 2 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR II.007 The teacher understands applications of electricity and magnetism.
65 Qs11 Materials36 Cards0 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Analyzes common examples of electrostatics (e.g., a charged balloon attached to a wall, behavior of an electroscope, charging by induction). | S.Electrostatic Examples | Partially covered | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (2 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| B. Understands electric current, resistance and resistivity, potential difference, capacitance and electromotive force in conductors and circuits. | S.Circuits; S.Resistance and Resistivity; S.Capacitance; S.EMF; S.Ohms law | Covered | 28 | 5 | 16 | 0 | Covered by 5 topics (28 questions, 5 materials, 16 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Analyzes series and parallel DC circuits in terms of current, resistance, voltage and power. | S.Series and Parallel | Covered | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Identifies basic components and characteristics of AC circuits. | S.Currents - DC vs AC | Partially covered | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| E. Understands the operation of an electromagnet. | S.Electromagnets | Covered | 8 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| F. Understands the operation of electric meters, motors, generators and transformers. | S.Types of Voltage Sources; S.Transformers | Covered | 9 | 2 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (9 questions, 2 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR II.008 The teacher understands the conservation of energy and momentum.
33 Qs4 Materials10 Cards0 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Understands the concept of work. | S.Work, Energy, Power - Calculations; S.Work, Energy, Power | Covered | 11 | 2 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (11 questions, 2 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Understands the relationships among work, energy and power. | S.Work, Energy, Power - Calculations; S.Work, Energy, Power | Covered | 11 | 2 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (11 questions, 2 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Solves problems using the conservation of mechanical energy in a physical system (e.g., determining potential energy for conservative forces, conversion of potential to kinetic energy, analyzing the motion of a pendulum). | S.Conservation of Energy Calculations | Covered | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Applies the work-energy theorem to analyze and solve a variety of practical problems (e.g., finding the speed of an object given its potential energy, determining the work done by frictional forces on a decelerating car). | S.Work-energy Theorem | Partially covered | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 0 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| E. Understands linear and angular momentum. | S.Momentum | Covered | 14 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
| F. Solves a variety of problems (e.g., collisions) using the conservation of linear and angular momentum. | S.Momentum | Covered | 14 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR II.009 The teacher understands the laws of thermodynamics.
86 Qs8 Materials31 Cards2 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Understands methods of heat transfer (i.e., convection, conduction, radiation). | S.Conduction, Convection, and Radiation | Covered | 17 | 1 | 4 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos). |
| B. Understands the molecular interpretation of temperature and heat. | S.Types of Energy; S.Heat vs Temperature; S.Kinetic Molecular Theory of Matter - Arrhenius | Covered | 43 | 3 | 13 | 1 | Covered by 3 topics (43 questions, 3 materials, 13 cards, 1 videos). |
| C. Solves problems involving thermal expansion, heat capacity and the relationship between heat and other forms of energy. | S.Thermal Expansion; S.Applications of Conservation of Energy | Covered | 12 | 2 | 12 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (12 questions, 2 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Applies the first law of thermodynamics to analyze energy transformations in a variety of everyday situations (e.g., electric light bulb, power generating plant). | S.Laws of Thermodynamics | Covered | 8 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Understands the concept of entropy and its relationship to the second law of thermodynamics. | S.Laws of Thermodynamics; S.Entropy | Covered | 14 | 2 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (14 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR II.010 The teacher understands the characteristics and behavior of waves.
126 Qs13 Materials74 Cards0 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Understands relationships among wave characteristics such as velocity, frequency, wavelength and amplitude and relates them to properties of sound and light (e.g., pitch, color). | S.Properties of Waves; S.Sound; S.Light; S.Doppler Effect | Covered | 68 | 4 | 27 | 0 | Covered by 4 topics (68 questions, 4 materials, 27 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Compares and contrasts transverse and longitudinal waves. | S.Properties of Waves | Covered | 18 | 1 | 13 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Describes how various waves are propagated through different media. | S.Properties of Waves | Covered | 18 | 1 | 13 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Applies properties of reflection and refraction to analyze optical phenomena (e.g., mirrors, lenses, fiber-optic cable). | S.Applications of Waves - Optical Technologies | Partially covered | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| E. Applies principles of wave interference to analyze wave phenomena, including acoustical (e.g., harmonics) and optical phenomena (e.g., patterns created by thin films and diffraction gratings). | S.Resonance; S.Reflection and Refraction; S.Refraction Indexes; S.Mirrors; S.Light Interference Patterns; S.Interference, scattering, and polarization; S.Applications of Waves - Harmonics | Covered | 50 | 7 | 40 | 0 | Covered by 7 topics (50 questions, 7 materials, 40 cards, 0 videos). |
| F. Identifies and interprets how wave characteristics and behaviors are used in medical, industrial and other real-world applications. | S.Applications of Waves - Medical Technologies | Partially covered | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
SMR II.011 The teacher understands the fundamental concepts of quantum physics.
17 Qs4 Materials15 Cards0 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Interprets wave-particle duality. | S.Dual Nature of Light | Covered | 5 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Identifies examples and consequences of the uncertainty principle. | S.Uncertainty Principle | Partially covered | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| C. Understands the photoelectric effect. | S.Dual Nature of Light | Covered | 5 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Uses the quantum model of the atom to describe and analyze absorption and emission spectra (e.g., line spectra, blackbody radiation). | S.Light Spectra | Partially covered | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| E. Explores real-world applications of quantum phenomena (e.g., lasers, photoelectric sensors, semiconductors, superconductivity). | S.Quantum Applications | Partially covered | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (2 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
CHEMISTRY (DOMAIN III)
Partially covered
SMR III.012 The teacher understands the characteristics of matter and atomic structure.
197 Qs18 Materials105 Cards8 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Differentiates between physical and chemical properties and changes of matter. | S.Applications of Physical and Chemical Properties; S.Chemical Properties; S.Physical Properties; S.Chemical vs Physical Changes | Covered | 45 | 4 | 43 | 1 | Covered by 4 topics (45 questions, 4 materials, 43 cards, 1 videos). |
| B. Explains the structure and properties of solids, liquids and gases. | S.States of Matter; S.Phase Changes | Covered | 31 | 2 | 10 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (31 questions, 2 materials, 10 cards, 2 videos). |
| C. Identifies and analyzes properties of substances (i.e., elements and compounds) and mixtures. | S.Elements and Compounds; S.Electrical Conductor vs Insulator; S.Thermal Conductor vs Insulator; S.Mixtures and Solutions | Covered | 36 | 4 | 16 | 3 | Covered by 4 topics (36 questions, 4 materials, 16 cards, 3 videos). |
| D. Models the atom in terms of protons, neutrons and electron clouds. | S.Parts of an Atom; S.Atomic Models; S.Periodic Table | Covered | 24 | 3 | 28 | 1 | Covered by 3 topics (24 questions, 3 materials, 28 cards, 1 videos). |
| E. Identifies elements and isotopes by atomic number and mass number and calculates average atomic mass of an element. | S.Periodic Table; S.Mass Number Calculation | Covered | 22 | 2 | 18 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (22 questions, 2 materials, 18 cards, 1 videos). |
| F. Understands atomic orbitals and electron configurations and describes the relationship between electron energy levels and atomic structure. | S.Electron Arrangements | Covered | 9 | 1 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
| G. Understands the nature and historical significance of the periodic table. | S.Periodic Table - History of Development | Partially covered | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| H. Applies the concept of periodicity to predict the physical properties(e.g., atomic and ionic radii) and chemical properties (e.g., electronegativity, ionization energy) of an element. | S.Periodic Table and Chemical Properties; S.Periodic Table and Physical Properties | Covered | 32 | 2 | 8 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (32 questions, 2 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR III.013 The teacher understands the properties of gases.
39 Qs5 Materials9 Cards0 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Understands interrelationships among temperature, number of moles, pressure and volume of gases contained within a closed system. | S.Gas Laws; S.Stoichiometry of Gasses | Covered | 21 | 2 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (21 questions, 2 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Analyzes data obtained from investigations with gases in a closed system and determines whether the data are consistent with the ideal gas law. | S.Gas Laws | Covered | 14 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Applies the gas laws (e.g., Charles’s law, Boyle’s law, combined gas law) to describe and calculate gas properties in a variety of situations. | S.Gas Laws | Covered | 14 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Applies Dalton’s law of partial pressure in various situations (e.g., collecting a gas over water). | S.Partial Pressures | Partially covered | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| E. Understands the relationship between kinetic molecular theory and the ideal gas law. | S.Kinetic Molecular Theory and Gas Laws; S.Kinetic Molecular Theory of Matter | Covered | 14 | 2 | 3 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (14 questions, 2 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
| F. Knows how to apply the ideal gas law to analyze mass relationships between reactants and products in chemical reactions involving gases. | S.Stoichiometry of Gasses | Partially covered | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
SMR III.014 The teacher understands the properties and characteristics of ionic and covalent bonds.
92 Qs10 Materials40 Cards0 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
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| A. Relates the electron configuration of an atom to its chemical reactivity. | S.Periodic Table and Chemical Properties | Covered | 21 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (21 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Compares and contrasts characteristics of ionic and covalent bonds. | S.Types of Bonds; S.Single, Double, Triple Bonds | Covered | 25 | 2 | 11 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (25 questions, 2 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Applies the “octet” rule to construct Lewis structures. | S.Lewis Dot Structure | Partially covered | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| D. Identifies and describes the arrangement of atoms in molecules, ionic crystals, polymers and metallic substances. | S.Types of Bonds; S.Molecular Structure of Materials Affecting Physical Properties | Covered | 24 | 2 | 21 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (24 questions, 2 materials, 21 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Understands the influence of bonding forces on the physical and chemical properties of ionic and covalent substances. | S.Types of Bonds | Covered | 18 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos). |
| F. Identifies and describes intermolecular and intramolecular forces. | S.Types of Bonds; S.Hydrogen Bonds; S.Intermolecular and Intramolecular Forces; S.Lewis Dot Structure | Covered | 39 | 4 | 17 | 0 | Covered by 4 topics (39 questions, 4 materials, 17 cards, 0 videos). |
| G. Uses intermolecular forces to explain the physical properties of a given substance (e.g., melting point, crystal structure). | S.Molecular Structure of Materials Affecting Physical Properties | Covered | 6 | 1 | 19 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 19 cards, 0 videos). |
| H. Applies the concepts of electronegativity, electron affinity and oxidation state to analyze chemical bonds. | S.Molecular Bonding - Polarity | Partially covered | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| I. Evaluates energy changes in the formation and dissociation of chemical bonds. | S.Bond Energy | Partially covered | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| J. Understands the relationship between chemical bonding and molecular geometry. | S.Molecular Geometry | Covered | 9 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR III.015 The teacher understands and interprets chemical equations and chemical reactions.
120 Qs14 Materials58 Cards0 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Identifies elements, common ions and compounds using scientific nomenclature. | S.Naming Basic Chemicals; S.Nomenclature | Covered | 21 | 2 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (21 questions, 2 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Uses and interprets symbols, formulas and equations in describing interactions of matter and energy in chemical reactions. | S.Types of Reactions; S.Chemical Equations | Covered | 17 | 2 | 14 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (17 questions, 2 materials, 14 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Understands mass relationships involving percent composition, empirical formulas and molecular formulas. | S.Chemical Formulas; S.Advanced Chemical Formulas | Covered | 18 | 2 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (18 questions, 2 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Interprets and balances chemical equations using conservation of mass and charge. | S.Balancing Chemical Reactions | Covered | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Understands mass relationships in chemical equations and solves problems using calculations involving moles, limiting reagents and reaction yield. | S.Stoichiometry - Limiting Reagents and Reaction Yield; S.Stoichiometry | Covered | 18 | 2 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (18 questions, 2 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| F. Identifies factors (e.g., temperature, pressure, concentration, catalysts) that influence the rate of a chemical reaction and describes their effects. | S.Reaction Rates; S.Reaction Rates - Rate Law | Covered | 11 | 2 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (11 questions, 2 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| G. Understands principles of chemical equilibrium and solves problems involving equilibrium constants. | S.Equilibrium; S.Calculating Equilibrium Constants | Covered | 15 | 2 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (15 questions, 2 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
| H. Identifies the chemical properties of a variety of common household chemicals (e.g., baking soda, bleach, ammonia) in order to predict the potential for chemical reactivity. | S.Chemical Reactions in Real Life | Covered | 6 | 1 | 22 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 22 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR III.016 The teacher understands types and properties of solutions.
80 Qs11 Materials53 Cards0 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Analyzes factors that affect solubility (e.g., temperature, pressure, polarity of solvents and solutes) and rate of dissolution (e.g., surface area, agitation). | S.Solubility; S.Ionic Dissolution | Covered | 17 | 2 | 13 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (17 questions, 2 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Identifies characteristics of saturated, unsaturated and supersaturated solutions. | S.Types of Solutions | Covered | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Determines the molarity, molality, normality and percent composition of aqueous solutions. | S.Molarity; S.Molality and Normality; S.Percent Composition | Covered | 16 | 3 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (16 questions, 3 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Analyzes precipitation reactions and derives net ionic equations. | S.Precipitation Reactions | Partially covered | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| E. Understands the colligative properties of solutions (e.g., vapor pressure lowering, osmotic pressure changes, boiling-point elevation, freezing-point depression). | S.Colligative Properties of Solutions | Covered | 5 | 1 | 12 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos). |
| F. Understands the properties of electrolytes and explains the relationship between concentration and electrical conductivity. | S.Electrolytes | Covered | 11 | 1 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| G. Understands methods for measuring and comparing the rates of reaction in solutions of varying concentration. | S.Reaction Rates | Partially covered | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| H. Analyzes models to explain the structural properties of water and evaluates the significance of water as a solvent in living organisms and the environment. | S.Properties of Water | Covered | 14 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR III.017 The teacher understands energy transformations that occur in physical and chemical processes.
43 Qs5 Materials22 Cards1 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Analyzes the energy transformations that occur in phase transitions. | S.Phase Diagrams | Covered | 6 | 1 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Solves problems in calorimetry (e.g., determining the specific heat of a substance, finding the standard enthalpy of formation and reaction of substances). | S.Enthalpy; S.Calculations with Specific Heat | Covered | 18 | 2 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (18 questions, 2 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Applies the law of conservation of energy to analyze and evaluate energy exchanges that occur in exothermic and endothermic reactions. | S.Endothermic vs Exothermic | Covered | 12 | 1 | 3 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos). |
| D. Understands thermodynamic relationships among spontaneous reactions, entropy, enthalpy, temperature and Gibbs free energy. | S.Spontaneity | Covered | 7 | 1 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR III.018 The teacher understands nuclear fission, nuclear fusion and nuclear reactions.
47 Qs7 Materials14 Cards0 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Uses models to explain radioactivity and radioactive decay (i.e., alpha, beta, gamma). | S.Radioactivity | Covered | 14 | 1 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Interprets and balances equations for nuclear reactions. | S.Balancing Nuclear Equations | Covered | 8 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Compares and contrasts fission and fusion reactions (e.g., relative energy released in the reactions, mass distribution of products). | S.Fission; S.Fusion | Partially covered | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | Partial coverage by 2 topics (6 questions, 2 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| D. Knows how to use the half-life of radioactive elements to solve real-world problems (e.g., carbon dating, radioactive tracers). | S.Half-life Calculations; S.Applications of Radioactivity | Covered | 15 | 2 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (15 questions, 2 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Understands stable and unstable isotopes. | S.Stable/Unstable Isotopes | Partially covered | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| F. Knows various issues associated with using nuclear energy (e.g., medical, commercial, environmental). | S.Fission; S.Fusion; S.Applications of Radioactivity | Covered | 11 | 3 | 3 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (11 questions, 3 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR III.019 The teacher understands oxidation and reduction reactions.
35 Qs5 Materials12 Cards0 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Determines the oxidation state of ions and atoms in compounds. | S.Oxidation Number Examples | Covered | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Identifies and balances oxidation and reduction reactions. | S.Redox Reactions | Partially covered | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| C. Uses reduction potentials to determine whether a redox reaction will occur spontaneously. | S.Reduction Potentials | Partially covered | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| D. Explains the operation and applications of electrochemical cells. | S.Types of Voltage Sources | Partially covered | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| E. Analyzes applications of oxidation and reduction reactions from everyday life (e.g., combustion, rusting, electroplating, batteries). | S.Redox Reactions - Applications | Covered | 7 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR III.020 The teacher understands acids, bases and their reactions.
69 Qs8 Materials24 Cards1 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Identifies the general properties of, and relationships among, acids, bases and salts. | S.Acid/Base Classifications | Covered | 10 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Identifies acids and bases using models of Arrhenius, Brønsted-Lowry and Lewis. | S.Acid/Base Classifications | Covered | 10 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Differentiates between strong and weak acids and bases. | S.pH; S.pH and Ka values | Covered | 27 | 2 | 6 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (27 questions, 2 materials, 6 cards, 1 videos). |
| D. Applies the relationship between hydronium ion concentration and pH for acids and bases. | S.pH; S.pH and Ion Concentrations | Covered | 26 | 2 | 4 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (26 questions, 2 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos). |
| E. Understands and analyzes acid-base equilibria and buffers. | S.Buffers | Covered | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| F. Analyzes and applies the principles of acid-base titration. | S.Acid/Base Titrations | Partially covered | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| G. Analyzes neutralization reactions based on the principles of solution concentration and stoichiometry. | S.Neutralization; S.pH to Molarity | Covered | 11 | 2 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (11 questions, 2 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
| H. Describes the effects of acids and bases in the real world (e.g., acid precipitation, physiological buffering). | S.Buffers | Covered | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
CELL STRUCTURE AND PROCESSES (DOMAIN IV)
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SMR IV.021 The teacher understands the structure and function of biomolecules.
56 Qs6 Materials24 Cards1 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Identifies the chemical elements necessary for life and understands how those elements combine to form biologically important compounds. | S.Carbon-Based Life | Partially covered | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| B. Relates the physical and chemical properties of water and carbon to the significance of those properties in basic life processes. | S.Properties of Water; S.Carbon-Based Life | Covered | 19 | 2 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (19 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Analyzes how a molecule’s biological function is related to its shape (e.g., enzymes, tRNA, DNA, receptors, neurotransmitters, lipids). | S.Macromolecules - Form and Function; S.Cellular Features - Form and Function | Covered | 18 | 2 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (18 questions, 2 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Understands the importance of chemical reactions in the synthesis and degradation of biomolecules. | S.Enzymes | Partially covered | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| E. Identifies and compares the structures and functions of different types of biomolecules, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. | S.Macromolecules | Covered | 13 | 1 | 7 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 1 videos). |
| F. Explains how enzymes function in synthesis and degradation of biomolecules (e.g., DNA, food). | S.Enzymes | Partially covered | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
SMR IV.022 The teacher understands that cells are the basic structure of living things and have specialized parts that perform specific functions.
54 Qs4 Materials33 Cards2 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Differentiates among viruses, prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells (e.g., structure and function). | S.Eukaryotic vs Prokaryotic; S.Viruses | Covered | 19 | 2 | 12 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (19 questions, 2 materials, 12 cards, 1 videos). |
| B. Describes the basic components of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells (e.g., cell membrane, cell wall, ribosomes, nucleus, mitochondrion, chloroplast), and the functions and relationships of the components. | S.Eukaryotic vs Prokaryotic; S.Parts of the Cell | Covered | 39 | 2 | 18 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (39 questions, 2 materials, 18 cards, 2 videos). |
| C. Identifies differences in cell structure and function in different types of organisms (e.g., differences in plant and animal cells). | S.Eukaryotic vs Prokaryotic; S.Types of Cells | Covered | 20 | 2 | 14 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (20 questions, 2 materials, 14 cards, 1 videos). |
| D. Analyzes specialization of structure and function in different types of cells in living organisms (e.g., skin, nerve and muscle cells in animals; root, stem and leaf cells in plants). | S.Types of Cells | Covered | 8 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR IV.023 The teacher understands how cells carry out life processes.
41 Qs4 Materials30 Cards2 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Analyzes how cells maintain homeostasis (e.g., the effects of concentration gradients, rate of movement and ratio of surface area to volume). | S.Membrane Transport - Advanced | Covered | 12 | 1 | 13 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 13 cards, 1 videos). |
| B. Understands processes by which cells transport water, nutrients and wastes across cell membranes (e.g., osmosis, diffusion, transport systems). | S.Membrane Transport - Advanced | Covered | 12 | 1 | 13 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 13 cards, 1 videos). |
| C. Analyzes energy flow in the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. | S.Respiration; S.Photosynthesis | Covered | 19 | 2 | 15 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (19 questions, 2 materials, 15 cards, 1 videos). |
| D. Compares and contrasts anaerobic and aerobic respiration and their products. | S.Respiration - Aerobic vs Anaerobic | Covered | 10 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR IV.024 The teacher understands how specialized cells, tissues, organs, organ systems and organisms grow and develop.
36 Qs6 Materials22 Cards1 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Understands factors (e.g., hormones, cell size) that regulate the cell cycle and the effects of unregulated cell growth (e.g., cancer). | S.Cell Growth Issues; S.The Cell Cycle; S.The Cell Cycle - Regulations and Cancer | Covered | 14 | 3 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (14 questions, 3 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Analyzes the role of cell differentiation in the development of tissues, organs, organ systems and living organisms. | S.Stem Cells and Differentiation | Covered | 10 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Analyzes factors (e.g., genetics, disease, nutrition, exposure to toxic chemicals) affecting cell differentiation and the growth and development of organisms. | S.Cancer Causes | Partially covered | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (1 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| D. Identifies the different levels of organization in multicellular organisms and relates the parts to each other and to the whole. | S.Cells, Tissues, Organs, Organ Systems | Covered | 11 | 1 | 6 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 1 videos). |
HEREDITY AND EVOLUTION OF LIFE (DOMAIN V)
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SMR V.025 The teacher understands the structures and functions of nucleic acids in the mechanisms of genetics.
70 Qs11 Materials61 Cards0 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Relates the structure of DNA (e.g., bases, sugars, phosphates) to the nature, function and relationships of genes, chromatin and chromosomes. | S.Structure of DNA and RNA; S.Organization of DNA; S.DNA Replication | Covered | 26 | 3 | 14 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (26 questions, 3 materials, 14 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Relates the structures of DNA and RNA to the processes of replication, transcription, translation and genetic regulation. | S.Structure of DNA and RNA; S.Transcription; S.Translation | Covered | 28 | 3 | 13 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (28 questions, 3 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Compares and contrasts the organization and control of the genome in viruses, prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells. | S.Organization of DNA - Comparisons | Partially covered | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| D. Understands the types, biological significance and causes of mutations. | S.Mutations; S.Types of Mutations - Sequence | Covered | 18 | 2 | 15 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (18 questions, 2 materials, 15 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Identifies methods and applications of genetic identification and manipulation (e.g., production of recombinant DNA, cloning, PCR). | S.Genetic Research; S.Genetic Research - Techniques | Covered | 8 | 2 | 15 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (8 questions, 2 materials, 15 cards, 0 videos). |
| F. Analyzes human karyotypes to identify chromosomal disorders and sex. | S.Analyzing Karyotypes | Partially covered | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (2 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
SMR V.026 The teacher understands the continuity and variations of traits from one generation to the next.
92 Qs10 Materials63 Cards2 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Applies the laws of probability to determine genotypic and phenotypic frequencies in Mendelian inheritance (e.g., Punnett squares, pedigree charts). | S.Punnett Squares; S.Pedigrees | Covered | 29 | 2 | 4 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (29 questions, 2 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos). |
| B. Compares the processes of meiosis and mitosis (in plants and animals) and describes their roles in sexual and asexual reproduction. | S.Mitosis; S.Meiosis; S.Somatic vs Sex Cells | Covered | 31 | 3 | 33 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (31 questions, 3 materials, 33 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Recognizes factors influencing the transmission of genes from one generation to the next (e.g., linkage, position of genes on a chromosome, crossing over, independent assortment). | S.Factors of Genetic Transmission | Partially covered | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (2 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| D. Understands how the genotype of an organism influences the expression of traits in its phenotype (e.g., dominant and recessive traits; monogenic, polygenic and polytypic inheritance; genetic disorders). | S.Dominant vs Recessive; S.Non-Mendelian Inheritance; S.Non-Mendelian Inheritance - Linkage | Covered | 27 | 3 | 19 | 1 | Covered by 3 topics (27 questions, 3 materials, 19 cards, 1 videos). |
| E. Analyzes the effects of environmental factors (e.g., light, nutrition, moisture, temperature) on the expression of traits in the phenotype of an organism. | S.Epigenetics | Partially covered | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
SMR V.027 The teacher understands the theory of biological evolution.
93 Qs11 Materials42 Cards2 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Understands stability and change in populations (e.g., Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium) and analyzes factors leading to genetic variation and evolution in populations (e.g., mutation, gene flow, genetic drift, recombination, nonrandom mating, natural selection). | S.Natural Selection; S.Natural Selection - Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium; S.Macroevolution Methods; S.Macroevolution Methods - Advanced | Covered | 44 | 4 | 14 | 1 | Covered by 4 topics (44 questions, 4 materials, 14 cards, 1 videos). |
| B. Analyzes the effects of natural selection on adaptations and diversity in populations and species. | S.Adaptations; S.Populations Change (Not Individuals) | Covered | 24 | 2 | 7 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (24 questions, 2 materials, 7 cards, 1 videos). |
| C. Understands the role of intraspecific and interspecific competition in evolutionary change. | S.Macroevolution Methods - Advanced | Partially covered | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| D. Compares and contrasts the different effects of selection (e.g., directional, stabilizing, diversifying) on a variable characteristic. | S.Types of Selection | Partially covered | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| E. Analyzes processes that contribute to speciation (e.g., natural selection, founder effect, reproductive isolation). | S.Genetic Isolation and Speciation; S.Other Causes of Speciation | Covered | 9 | 2 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (9 questions, 2 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
| F. Analyzes the development of isolating mechanisms that discourage hybridization between species (e.g., species’ recognition marks, behavioral displays, ecological separation, seasonal breeding). | S.Reproductive Isolation; S.Ecological Separation | Covered | 11 | 2 | 15 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (11 questions, 2 materials, 15 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR V.028 The teacher understands evidence for evolutionary change during Earth’s history.
39 Qs6 Materials25 Cards0 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Analyzes how fossils, DNA sequences, anatomical similarities, physiological similarities and embryology provide evidence of both common origin and change in populations and species. | S.Macroevolution Evidence; S.Macroevolution Evidence - Advanced; S.Other Causes of Speciation | Covered | 20 | 3 | 13 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (20 questions, 3 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Understands the relationship between environmental change, mutations and adaptations of an organism over many generations. | S.Genetic Isolation and Speciation | Partially covered | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| C. Identifies major developments in the evolutionary history of life (e.g., formation of organic molecules, self-replication, backbones, vascular tissue, colonization of the land). | S.Earth's History - Evolutionary History | Partially covered | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| D. Understands theories regarding the causes of extinction of species and the pace and mode of evolutionary change (e.g., punctuated equilibrium, mass extinctions, adaptive radiation). | S.Earth's History - Key Events; S.Earth's History - Evolutionary History | Covered | 12 | 2 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (12 questions, 2 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
DIVERSITY OF LIFE (DOMAIN VI)
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SMR VI.029 The teacher understands similarities and differences between living organisms and how taxonomic systems are used to organize and interpret the diversity of life.
68 Qs8 Materials29 Cards0 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Compares and contrasts structural and physiological adaptations of plants and animals living in various aquatic and terrestrial environments (e.g., freshwater and marine; forest and plain; desert and tundra). | S.Major Biomes - Plant Adaptations; S.Major Biomes - Animal Adaptations | Covered | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (10 questions, 2 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Understands the relationship between environmental changes in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems and adaptive changes in organisms inhabiting those ecosystems. | S.Environment as a Pressure | Partially covered | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| C. Explains the uses and limitations of classification schemes. | S.Taxonomical Systems | Partially covered | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| D. Relates taxonomic classification to evolutionary history and knows how to distinguish between traits that are taxonomically useful (e.g., homologous traits) and those that are not (e.g., convergent traits). | S.Evolution and Taxonomic Systems | Partially covered | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (2 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| E. Analyzes relationships among organisms to develop a model of a hierarchical classification system and knows how to classify aquatic and terrestrial organisms at several taxonomic levels (e.g., species, phylum/division, kingdom) using dichotomous keys. | S.Major Groups of Eukaryotic Life; S.Dichotomous Keys | Covered | 38 | 2 | 21 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (38 questions, 2 materials, 21 cards, 0 videos). |
| F. Identifies distinguishing characteristics of domains and kingdoms, including eubacteria, archaebacteria, protists, fungi, plants and animals. | S.Major Groups of Eukaryotic Life; S.Major Groups of Bacterial Life | Covered | 40 | 2 | 27 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (40 questions, 2 materials, 27 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR VI.030 The teacher understands that, at all levels of nature, living systems are found within other living systems, each with its own boundaries and limits.
179 Qs16 Materials82 Cards7 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Identifies the basic requirements (e.g., nutrients, oxygen, water, carbon dioxide) necessary for various organisms to carry out life functions. | S.Requirements of Life | Covered | 10 | 1 | 5 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 1 videos). |
| B. Compares how various organisms obtain, transform, transport, release, eliminate and store energy and matter. | S.Habitats and Niches; S.Habitats and Niches - Advanced; S.Roles In Food Chain; S.Food Webs | Covered | 52 | 4 | 22 | 2 | Covered by 4 topics (52 questions, 4 materials, 22 cards, 2 videos). |
| C. Analyzes characteristics, functions and relationships of systems in animals including humans (e.g., digestive, circulatory, nervous, endocrine, reproductive, integumentary, skeletal, respiratory, muscular, excretory, immune systems). | S.Human Body Systems; S.Vaccines | Covered | 30 | 2 | 13 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (30 questions, 2 materials, 13 cards, 1 videos). |
| D. Analyzes characteristics, functions and relationships of systems in plants (e.g., transport, control, reproductive, nutritional, structural systems). | S.Plant Systems Basics; S.Plant Systems - Cross Sections; S.Plant Transportation; S.Plant Reproduction | Covered | 49 | 4 | 31 | 2 | Covered by 4 topics (49 questions, 4 materials, 31 cards, 2 videos). |
| E. Identifies methods of reproduction, growth and development of various plants and animals. | S.Growth and Development; S.Plant Growth; S.Metamorphosis; S.Asexual Reproduction; S.Sexual Reproduction | Covered | 38 | 5 | 15 | 1 | Covered by 5 topics (38 questions, 5 materials, 15 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR VI.031 The teacher understands the processes by which organisms maintain homeostasis.
76 Qs7 Materials18 Cards0 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Explains the importance of maintaining a stable internal environment. | S.Homeostasis | Covered | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Describes the relationships among internal feedback mechanisms in maintaining homeostasis. | S.Positive and Negative Feedback; S.Structures and Processes of Homeostasis | Covered | 26 | 2 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (26 questions, 2 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Identifies anatomical structures and physiological processes in a variety of organisms that function to maintain homeostasis in the face of changing environmental conditions. | S.Structures and Processes of Homeostasis; S.Structures and Processes of Homeostasis - Advanced | Covered | 28 | 2 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (28 questions, 2 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Analyzes the importance of nutrition, environmental conditions and physical exercise on health in humans and other organisms. | S.Healthy and Unhealthy Lifestyles; S.Digestion and Excretory; S.Nutrition | Covered | 28 | 3 | 15 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (28 questions, 3 materials, 15 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Analyzes the role of viruses and microorganisms in maintaining or disrupting homeostasis in different organisms (e.g., the role of bacteria in digestion, diseases of plants and animals). | None | Coverage gap identified | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | No matching topic found in the study guide. |
SMR VI.032 The teacher understands the relationship between biology and behavior.
26 Qs5 Materials20 Cards1 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Understands how the behavior of organisms, including humans, is in response to internal and external stimuli. | S.Plant Stimuli Responses; S.Animal Stimuli Responses | Covered | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (7 questions, 2 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Recognizes that behavior in many animals is determined by a combination of genetic and learned factors. | S.Stimuli | Covered | 8 | 1 | 4 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos). |
| C. Identifies adaptive advantages of innate and learned patterns of behavior. | S.Stimuli - Effect on Evolution | Partially covered | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| D. Explains mediating factors in innate (e.g., imprinting, hormonal system) and learned (e.g., classical conditioning, play) behavior. | S.Stimuli - Mediating Factors | Covered | 8 | 1 | 11 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Understands concepts linking behavior and natural selection (e.g., kin selection, courtship behavior, altruism). | S.Stimuli - Effect on Evolution | Partially covered | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
INTERDEPENDENCE OF LIFE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS (DOMAIN VII)
Partially covered
SMR VII.033 The teacher understands the relationships between abiotic and biotic factors of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, habitats and biomes, including the flow of matter and energy.
68 Qs7 Materials28 Cards3 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Analyzes types, sources and flow of energy through different trophic levels (e.g., producers, consumers, decomposers) and between organisms and the physical environment in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. | S.Roles In Food Chain | Covered | 17 | 1 | 8 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 1 videos). |
| B. Analyzes the flow of energy and the cycling of matter through biogeochemical cycles (e.g., carbon, water, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus) in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. | S.Carbon Cycle; S.Nitrogen Cycle; S.Oxygen Cycle; S.Phosphorus Cycle | Covered | 38 | 4 | 10 | 2 | Covered by 4 topics (38 questions, 4 materials, 10 cards, 2 videos). |
| C. Understands the concept of limiting factors (e.g., light intensity, temperature, mineral availability) and the effects that they have on the productivity and complexity of different ecosystems (e.g., tropical forest versus taiga, continental shelf versus deep ocean). | S.Growth Factors - Advanced | Partially covered | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| D. Explains the relationship among abiotic characteristics of different biomes and the adaptations, variations, tolerances and roles of indigenous plants and animals in those biomes. | S.Major Biomes | Covered | 6 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR VII.034 The teacher understands the interdependence and interactions of living things in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
102 Qs9 Materials40 Cards5 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Understands the concepts of ecosystem, biome, community, habitat and niche. | S.Ecological Organization | Covered | 10 | 1 | 6 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 1 videos). |
| B. Analyzes interactions of organisms, including humans, in the production and consumption of energy (e.g., food chains, food webs, food pyramids) in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. | S.Roles In Food Chain; S.Food Webs | Covered | 41 | 2 | 15 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (41 questions, 2 materials, 15 cards, 2 videos). |
| C. Understands interspecific interactions in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems (e.g., predator-prey relationships, competition, parasitism, commensalism, mutualism) and how they affect ecosystem structure. | S.Types of Relationships; S.Competition | Covered | 28 | 2 | 13 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (28 questions, 2 materials, 13 cards, 2 videos). |
| D. Identifies indigenous plants and animals, assesses their roles in an ecosystem and describes their relationships in different types of environments (e.g., fresh water, continental shelf, deep ocean, forest, desert, plains, tundra). | S.Wildlife Impact on Ecosystems | Partially covered | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| E. Analyzes how the introduction, removal or reintroduction of an organism may alter the food chain, affect existing populations and influence natural selection in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. | S.Wildlife Impact on Ecosystems | Partially covered | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| F. Evaluates the importance of biodiversity in an ecosystem and identifies changes that may occur if biodiversity is increased or reduced in an ecosystem. | S.Effect of Biodiversity Changes | Partially covered | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| G. Understands types and processes of ecosystem change over time in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems (e.g., equilibrium, cyclical change, succession) and the effects of human activity on ecosystem change. | S.Ecological Succession; S.Cyclical Changes | Covered | 11 | 2 | 3 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (11 questions, 2 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
| H. Explains the significance of plants in different types of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. | None | Coverage gap identified | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | No matching topic found in the study guide. |
SMR VII.035 The teacher understands the relationship between carrying capacity and changes in populations and ecosystems.
23 Qs6 Materials23 Cards1 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Identifies basic characteristics of populations in an ecosystem (e.g., age pyramid, density, patterns of distribution). | S.Density Factors and Patterns; S.Population Pyramids | Covered | 7 | 2 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (7 questions, 2 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Compares concepts of population dynamics, including exponential growth, logistic (i.e., limited) growth and cycling (e.g., boom-and-bust cycles). | S.Growth Factors | Covered | 12 | 1 | 6 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 1 videos). |
| C. Relates carrying capacity to population dynamics, including human population growth. | S.Growth Factors; S.Human Population Patterns | Covered | 12 | 2 | 10 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (12 questions, 2 materials, 10 cards, 1 videos). |
| D. Analyzes the impact of density-dependent and density-independent factors (e.g., geographic locales, natural events, diseases, birth and death rates) on populations. | S.Density Factors and Patterns | Partially covered | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| E. Compares r- and K-selected reproductive strategies (e.g., survivorship curves). | S.R vs K strategies; S.R vs K strategies - Survivorship Curves | Covered | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (4 questions, 2 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
EARTH’S HISTORY AND THE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF EARTH SYSTEMS (DOMAIN VIII)
Partially covered
SMR VIII.036 The teacher understands structure and function of the geosphere.
202 Qs16 Materials118 Cards5 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Analyzes the internal structure and composition of Earth and methods used to investigate Earth’s interior (e.g., seismic waves, chemical composition of rocks). | S.Structures of Earth; S.Advanced Structures of Earth; S.Structures of Earth - Evidence | Covered | 23 | 3 | 17 | 1 | Covered by 3 topics (23 questions, 3 materials, 17 cards, 1 videos). |
| B. Classifies rocks according to how they are formed as described by the rock cycle (e.g., igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic) and identifies the economic significance of rocks and minerals. | S.Properties of Rocks and Minerals | Covered | 26 | 1 | 17 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (26 questions, 1 materials, 17 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Uses physical properties (e.g., density, hardness, streak, cleavage) to identify common minerals and understands processes affecting rock and mineral formation (e.g., temperature, pressure, rate of cooling). | S.Properties of Rocks and Minerals | Covered | 26 | 1 | 17 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (26 questions, 1 materials, 17 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Identifies different types of landforms and topographic features on the surface of Earth, including the ocean floor (e.g., faults, volcanoes, mid-ocean ridges, deltas). | S.Volcanoes; S.Earthquakes; S.Tectonic Plate Theory; S.River Features | Covered | 60 | 4 | 59 | 0 | Covered by 4 topics (60 questions, 4 materials, 59 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Identifies the types, characteristics and uses of Earth’s renewable and nonrenewable resources, including marine resources (e.g., ores, minerals, soil, fossil fuels). | S.Renewable vs Nonrenewable; S.Types of Power Sources; S.Types of Energy Transfers By Humans | Covered | 30 | 3 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 3 topics (30 questions, 3 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
| F. Identifies sources and reservoirs for matter and energy (e.g., carbon, nitrogen, water, solar radiation, radioactive decay). | S.Carbon Cycle; S.Nitrogen Cycle; S.Oxygen Cycle; S.Hydrogen Cycle | Covered | 39 | 4 | 12 | 2 | Covered by 4 topics (39 questions, 4 materials, 12 cards, 2 videos). |
| G. Analyzes the cycling and transformation of matter and energy through the geosphere (e.g., mantle convection). | S.Rock Cycle | Covered | 24 | 1 | 8 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 1 videos). |
| H. Relates the principles of conservation of mass and energy to processes that occur in the geosphere (e.g., the melting of rock). | S.Rock Cycle | Covered | 24 | 1 | 8 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR VIII.037 The teacher understands processes of plate tectonics, weathering, erosion and deposition that change Earth’s surface.
79 Qs5 Materials44 Cards1 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Understands how the theory of plate tectonics explains the movement and structure of Earth’s crustal plates (e.g., seafloor spreading, major tectonic plates, subduction). | S.Constructive and Destructive Processes; S.Tectonic Plate Theory | Covered | 59 | 2 | 28 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (59 questions, 2 materials, 28 cards, 1 videos). |
| B. Understands evidence for plate movement (e.g., magnetic reversals, distribution of earthquakes, GPS measurements). | S.Tectonic Plate Theory; S.Tectonics and Earthquake Patterns | Covered | 35 | 2 | 17 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (35 questions, 2 materials, 17 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Describes the historical development of the theory of plate tectonics (e.g., Wegener’s continental drift hypothesis). | S.Tectonic Plate Theory | Covered | 30 | 1 | 17 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (30 questions, 1 materials, 17 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Analyzes the effects of plate movement, including faulting, folding, mineral formation, earthquakes and volcanic activity. | S.Tectonic Plate Theory | Covered | 30 | 1 | 17 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (30 questions, 1 materials, 17 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Knows the processes (e.g., freezing/thawing, chemical reactions) and products of weathering (e.g., soils, karst features) and compares and contrasts chemical and mechanical weathering. | S.Soil; S.Constructive and Destructive Processes; S.Weathering and Erosion - Volcanic Islands and Glaciers | Covered | 44 | 3 | 30 | 1 | Covered by 3 topics (44 questions, 3 materials, 30 cards, 1 videos). |
| F. Identifies the causes (e.g., wind, water, gravity, glaciers) and effects of erosion and deposition (e.g., removal of topsoil, sedimentation). | S.Weathering and Erosion - Volcanic Islands and Glaciers | Covered | 12 | 1 | 13 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR VIII.038 The teacher understands the formation and history of Earth.
62 Qs6 Materials38 Cards0 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Knows the historical development of scientific theories relating to the origin and development of Earth (e.g., Hutton’s uniformitarianism). | S.Uniformitarianism | Partially covered | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| B. Understands how Earth’s geosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere have changed over time and analyzes the significance of those changes (e.g., formation of oxygen in the atmosphere). | S.Earth's History - Physical Changes | Partially covered | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| C. Understands the organization of the geologic time scale and methods of relative (e.g., superposition, fossils) and absolute (e.g., radiometric, dendrochronology) dating. | S.Stratigraphy; S.Earth's History | Covered | 25 | 2 | 19 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (25 questions, 2 materials, 19 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Identifies important events in the history of Earth (e.g., formation of major mountain chains, breakup of continents, appearance of life, appearance of multicellular organisms) and locates those events on the geologic time scale. | S.Earth's History - Key Events; S.Earth's History - Physical Changes | Covered | 12 | 2 | 15 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (12 questions, 2 materials, 15 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Understands relationships between physical changes during Earth’s history and biological evolution (e.g., plate movement and biogeography; meteoric impacts, global temperature changes, extinctions, adaptive radiations, formation of ozone layer) and predict future effects (e.g., changing ocean temperatures). | S.Earth's History - Physical Changes | Partially covered | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| F. Analyzes processes involved in the formation of fossils and how fossils are used to interpret the history of Earth. | S.Formation of Fossils | Covered | 20 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR VIII.039 The teacher understands structure and function of the hydrosphere.
89 Qs11 Materials75 Cards1 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Identifies the components and distribution of hydrologic systems (e.g., rivers, lakes, aquifers, oceans) and compares and contrasts the chemical composition (e.g., salinity, acidity) and physical attributes (e.g., density, turbidity) of fresh, brackish and salt water. | S.Ocean Features; S.Salt Water | Covered | 14 | 2 | 15 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (14 questions, 2 materials, 15 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Understands the water cycle and processes by which water moves through the water cycle (e.g., infiltration, runoff, evaporation, condensation, transpiration) and quantifies the dynamics of surface and groundwater movement. | S.Surface Water vs Groundwater; S.Water Cycle | Covered | 29 | 2 | 13 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (29 questions, 2 materials, 13 cards, 1 videos). |
| C. Identifies and uses the tools and procedures needed to collect and analyze quantitative data (e.g., pH, salinity, temperature, mineral content, nitrogen compounds, turbidity, dissolved oxygen) from hydrologic systems and describes the impact of those measured conditions on the quality of an ecosystem. | S.Measuring Water Quality | Covered | 4 | 1 | 12 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Knows how to use principles of fluid statics and dynamics (e.g., Archimedes’ principle, turbulence, viscosity, hydrostatic pressure) to analyze hydrologic systems. | S.Hydrologic Analysis | Partially covered | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (1 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| E. Identifies characteristics of a local watershed and the effects of natural events (e.g., floods, droughts) and human activities (e.g., irrigation, industrial use, municipal use) on a local watershed. | S.Watershed Ecology | Covered | 7 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
| F. Analyzes patterns of ocean circulation (e.g., upwelling, surface currents) and factors that influence those patterns (e.g., winds, heating). | S.Air Masses and Ocean Currents | Covered | 15 | 1 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| G. Understands the relationship between ocean depth and temperature, pressure, density and light penetration. | S.Ocean Features; S.Ocean Zones | Covered | 12 | 2 | 25 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (12 questions, 2 materials, 25 cards, 0 videos). |
| H. Analyzes the causes and effects of waves, tides, tidal bores and tsunamis. | S.Tides; S.Ocean Waves | Covered | 14 | 2 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (14 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| I. Identifies the characteristics of different ocean zones (e.g., coastal zones, lighted zones, deep zones, estuaries, bays). | S.Ocean Zones | Covered | 5 | 1 | 15 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 15 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR VIII.040 The teacher understands structure and function of the atmosphere.
142 Qs16 Materials98 Cards3 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Understands the composition of Earth’s atmosphere. | S.Composition and Layers of the Atmosphere | Covered | 20 | 1 | 12 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 1 videos). |
| B. Understands the range of atmospheric conditions that organisms will tolerate (e.g., types of gases, temperature, particulate matter, moisture). | S.Effects of Atmosphere on Life | Partially covered | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (1 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| C. Identifies the layers of the atmosphere (e.g., troposphere, ionosphere, mesophere) and the characteristics of each layer. | S.Composition and Layers of the Atmosphere | Covered | 20 | 1 | 12 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 1 videos). |
| D. Recognizes that the Sun is the ultimate source of energy for the atmosphere. | S.Uneven Heating of Earth | Partially covered | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 1 videos); limited supporting content. |
| E. Understands processes of energy transfer (e.g., convection, radiation, conduction, phase changes of water) within the atmosphere and at the boundaries between the atmosphere, landmasses and oceans. | S.Effects of Land on Climate; S.Relative Humidity | Covered | 14 | 2 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (14 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| F. Knows types, characteristics and processes of formation of clouds (e.g., cumulus, stratus, cirrus) and precipitation (e.g., rain, snow, hail). | S.Clouds; S.Types of Precipitation | Covered | 19 | 2 | 24 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (19 questions, 2 materials, 24 cards, 0 videos). |
| G. Knows the characteristics of air masses (e.g., temperature, moisture) and how air masses form and interact (e.g., fronts). | S.Air Masses and Ocean Currents; S.Global Winds; S.Weather Charts | Covered | 32 | 3 | 17 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (32 questions, 3 materials, 17 cards, 0 videos). |
| H. Understands the types (e.g., blizzards, hurricanes, tornadoes), characteristics and causes of severe weather. | S.Predicting Severe Weather | Covered | 5 | 1 | 16 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 16 cards, 0 videos). |
| I. Identifies the types, characteristics and distribution of climates and the factors (e.g., latitude, maritime effect, deforestation) that affect local and global climate. | S.Weather vs Climate | Covered | 11 | 1 | 7 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 1 videos). |
| J. Identifies the effects of global phenomena (e.g., jet stream, El Niño) on local weather patterns. | S.Weather vs Climate - El Nino and Jet Stream | Partially covered | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| K. Understands weather maps and the principles, procedures and technology of weather forecasting (e.g., satellite technology, computer models). | S.Weather Tools; S.Weather Charts | Covered | 24 | 2 | 16 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (24 questions, 2 materials, 16 cards, 0 videos). |
| L. Understands that climate changes over time (e.g., ice ages, carbon dioxide level) and understands the evidence for those changes. | S.Effects of Natural Phenomena on Climate; S.Human Influences on Climate | Covered | 20 | 2 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (20 questions, 2 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR VIII.041 The teacher understands the effects of natural events and human activity on Earth systems.
86 Qs10 Materials27 Cards1 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Analyzes issues (e.g., economic impact, environmental effects, availability) regarding the use of Earth’s resources (e.g., fossil fuels, renewable and nonrenewable resources). | S.Renewable vs Nonrenewable; S.Green Energy Technology | Covered | 21 | 2 | 9 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (21 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 1 videos). |
| B. Analyzes the effects of natural events (e.g., fires, hurricanes, volcanic eruptions) and human activity (e.g., mining, fishing, reforestation, ocean dumping, municipal development) on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. | S.Environment as a Pressure; S.Wildlife Impact on Ecosystems; S.Human Impact on Ecosystems | Covered | 16 | 3 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (16 questions, 3 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Demonstrates an understanding of factors affecting the quality, use and conservation of water (e.g., floods, droughts, agriculture, dams). | S.Watershed Ecology | Covered | 7 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Evaluates methods of land use and understands issues in land-use management (e.g., development of barrier islands). | S.Resource Extraction | Covered | 7 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Identifies the sources (e.g., burning of fossil fuels, industrial production of heavy metals, release of chlorofluorocarbons) and effects of pollution (e.g., mercury contamination of fish, acid rain, lead poisoning, ozone depletion). | S.Human Influences on Climate; S.Acid Rain | Covered | 14 | 2 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (14 questions, 2 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
| F. Recognizes that Earth is composed of interacting systems and that regional changes in the environment may have global effects (e.g., weather changes due to reforestation, global warming). | S.Global Warming | Covered | 21 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (21 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| G. Demonstrates an understanding of how individuals, communities and governments can conserve, protect and restore habitats and ecosystems. | S.Human Impact on Ecosystems | Partially covered | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
COMPONENTS AND PROPERTIES OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM AND THE UNIVERSE (DOMAIN IX)
Partially covered
SMR IX.042 The teacher understands the implications of Earth’s placement and orientation in the solar system.
99 Qs8 Materials71 Cards2 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Analyzes the relationship between Earth’s placement in the solar system and the conditions on Earth that enable organisms to survive. | S.Conditions for Life | Partially covered | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (2 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| B. Demonstrates an understanding of the Sun’s effects (e.g., gravitational, electromagnetic, solar wind, solar flares) on Earth. | S.The Sun; S.The Sun - Advanced | Covered | 17 | 2 | 32 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (17 questions, 2 materials, 32 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Understands the effects of Earth’s rotation, revolution and tilt of axis on its environment (e.g., length of day and night, seasons). | S.Night/Day and Time Zones; S.Seasons | Covered | 31 | 2 | 22 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (31 questions, 2 materials, 22 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Identifies the effects of the Moon and Sun on tides. | S.Tides | Covered | 10 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Analyzes information about lunar phases and lunar and solar eclipses to model the Earth, Moon and Sun system. | S.Lunar Cycle; S.Eclipses | Covered | 39 | 2 | 11 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (39 questions, 2 materials, 11 cards, 2 videos). |
SMR IX.043 The teacher understands the role of the Sun in the solar system and the characteristics of planets and other objects that orbit the Sun.
43 Qs5 Materials66 Cards0 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Knows the approximate size, mass, motion, temperature, structure and composition of the Sun. | S.The Sun | Covered | 8 | 1 | 15 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 15 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Compares and contrasts conditions essential to life on Earth (e.g., temperature, water, mass, gases) to conditions on other planets. | S.Conditions for Life | Partially covered | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (2 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| C. Compares and contrasts the planets in terms of orbit, mass, size, composition, rotation, atmosphere, moons and geologic activity. | S.Components of the Solar System | Covered | 21 | 1 | 30 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (21 questions, 1 materials, 30 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Identifies objects other than planets that orbit the Sun (e.g., asteroids, comets) and analyzes their characteristics (e.g., mass, size, composition, trajectory, origin). | S.Properties of Celestial Bodies | Covered | 6 | 1 | 21 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 21 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Relates gravitational force to the motion and interactions of objects within the solar system (e.g., Sun, planets, moons, comets, meteors). | None | Coverage gap identified | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | No matching topic found in the study guide. |
| F. Understands theories of the formation of the solar system (e.g., planets, the Moon). | S.Origin of the Solar System | Covered | 6 | 1 | 11 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR IX.044 The teacher understands composition, history and properties of the universe.
52 Qs6 Materials72 Cards0 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Describes how nuclear fusion produces energy in stars, such as the Sun. | S.Star Life Cycle | Covered | 18 | 1 | 11 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Identifies different types of stars, their characteristics and motions (e.g., temperature, age, relative size, composition, magnitude and radial velocity) and understands the use of spectral analysis to determine those characteristics. | S.Properties of Celestial Bodies; S.Star Characteristics; S.Star Life Cycle | Covered | 34 | 3 | 46 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (34 questions, 3 materials, 46 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Describes the characteristics of the stages in the life cycle of stars using the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram. | S.Star Characteristics | Covered | 10 | 1 | 24 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 24 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Compares and contrasts characteristics of different types of galaxies. | S.Types of Galaxies | Covered | 5 | 1 | 13 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Interprets data to make inferences about the formation of stars and galaxies. | S.Origin of the Universe | Covered | 9 | 1 | 26 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 26 cards, 0 videos). |
| F. Identifies types, characteristics and significance of other deep-space objects in the universe (e.g., pulsars, nebulae, black holes, extra-solar planets). | S.Properties of Celestial Bodies | Covered | 6 | 1 | 21 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 21 cards, 0 videos). |
| G. Interprets empirical data and scientific theories regarding the estimated age, origin and evolution of the universe (e.g., big bang, inflation, role of dark matter and dark energy). | S.Advanced Origin of Universe | Partially covered | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| H. Describes the role of supernovas on the chemical composition of the universe (e.g., origin of carbon on Earth). | S.Advanced Origin of Universe | Partially covered | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
SMR IX.045 The teacher understands the history and methods of astronomy.
52 Qs9 Materials85 Cards0 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Recognizes that all of science including current theories of the origin and evolution of the universe are based on the assumption that the fundamental laws of nature do not change over space and time. | S.Uniformitarianism | Partially covered | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| B. Describes the historical origins of the perceived patterns of constellations and their role in navigation. | S.Constellations and Navigation | Partially covered | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (2 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| C. Describes the historical development and significance of the law of universal gravitation and planetary motion, the big bang theory of the origin of the universe and the theory of special relativity. | S.Key History of Space Science; S.Impact of Space Science Technology; S.Advanced Origin of Universe | Covered | 21 | 3 | 56 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (21 questions, 3 materials, 56 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Recognizes and explains the patterns of movement of the Sun, Moon, planets and stars in the sky. | S.Orbits of the Solar System | Partially covered | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| E. Demonstrates the use of units of measurement in astronomy (e.g., light year, astronomical units). | S.Celestial Distance | Partially covered | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| F. Explains how various technologies (e.g., Earth- and space-based telescopes, deep-space probes, artificial satellites, human space flight) are used in advancing knowledge about the universe. | S.Space Science Technology | Covered | 6 | 1 | 25 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 25 cards, 0 videos). |
| G. Understands how mathematical models, computer simulations and data collected by the space and other science programs have contributed to scientific knowledge about Earth, the solar system and the universe. | S.Astronomy Models | Partially covered | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
SCIENCE LEARNING, INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT (DOMAIN X)
Partially covered
SMR X.046 The teacher understands research-based theoretical and practical knowledge about teaching science, how students learn science and the role of scientific inquiry in science instruction.
116 Qs14 Materials61 Cards2 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Knows research-based theories about how students develop scientific understanding and how developmental characteristics, prior knowledge, experience and attitudes of students influence science learning. | S.Differentiation | Partially covered | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| B. Understands the importance of respecting student diversity by planning activities that are inclusive and selecting and adapting science curricula, content, instructional materials and activities to meet the interests, knowledge, understanding, abilities, possible career paths and experiences of all students, including English-language learners. | S.Diversity; S.ELL | Covered | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (9 questions, 2 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Knows how to plan and implement strategies to encourage student self- motivation and engagement in their own learning (e.g., linking inquiry-based investigations to students’ prior knowledge, focusing inquiry-based instruction on issues relevant to students, developing instructional materials using situations from students’ daily lives, fostering collaboration among students). | S.Engagement | Covered | 11 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Knows how to use a variety of instructional strategies to ensure all students comprehend content-related texts, including how to locate, retrieve and retain information from a range of texts and technologies. | ELA.Cross-Curricular Applications - Academic Vocabulary (Science); ELA.Cross-Curricular Applications - Reading Comprehension (Science) | Covered | 16 | 2 | 27 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (16 questions, 2 materials, 27 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Understands the science teacher’s role in developing the total school program by planning and implementing science instruction that incorporates schoolwide objectives and the statewide curriculum as defined in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). | S.Schoolwide Science TEKS | Partially covered | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| F. Knows how to design and manage the learning environment (e.g., individual, small-group, whole-class settings) to focus and support student inquiries and to provide the time, space and resources for all students to participate in field, laboratory, experimental and nonexperimental scientific investigation. | S.Active Learning; S.Inquiry; S.Prelab Teaching Activities; S.Integrating Digital Technology | Covered | 43 | 4 | 18 | 2 | Covered by 4 topics (43 questions, 4 materials, 18 cards, 2 videos). |
| G. Understands the rationale for using active learning and inquiry methods in science instruction and how to model scientific attitudes such as curiosity, openness to new ideas and skepticism. | S.Active Learning; S.Inquiry | Covered | 34 | 2 | 10 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (34 questions, 2 materials, 10 cards, 1 videos). |
| H. Knows principles and procedures for designing and conducting an inquiry- based scientific investigation (e.g., making observations; generating questions; researching and reviewing current knowledge in light of existing evidence; choosing tools to gather and analyze evidence; proposing answers, explanations and predictions; and communicating and defending results). | S.Activities for Inquiry - Secondary | Covered | 17 | 1 | 12 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos). |
| I. Knows how to assist students with generating, refining, focusing and testing scientific questions and hypotheses. | S.Activities for Inquiry - Secondary | Covered | 17 | 1 | 12 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos). |
| J. Knows strategies for assisting students in learning to identify, refine and focus scientific ideas and questions guiding an inquiry-based scientific investigation; to develop, analyze and evaluate different explanations for a given scientific result; and to identify potential sources of error in an inquiry- based scientific investigation. | S.Activities for Inquiry - Secondary | Covered | 17 | 1 | 12 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos). |
| K. Understands how to implement inquiry strategies designed to promote the use of higher-level thinking skills, logical reasoning and scientific problem solving in order to move students from concrete to more abstract understanding. | S.Critical Thinking; S.Activities For Critical Thinking; S.Activities for Inquiry - Secondary | Covered | 31 | 3 | 13 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (31 questions, 3 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos). |
| L. Knows how to guide students in making systematic observations and measurements. | S.Activities for Inquiry - Secondary | Covered | 17 | 1 | 12 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos). |
| M. Knows how to sequence learning activities in a way that uncovers common misconceptions, allows students to build upon their prior knowledge and challenges them to expand their understanding of science. | S.Activities for Inquiry - Secondary | Covered | 17 | 1 | 12 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR X.047 The teacher knows how to monitor and assess science learning in laboratory, field and classroom settings.
68 Qs4 Materials16 Cards3 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Knows how to use formal and informal assessments of student performance and products (e.g., projects, laboratory and field journals, rubrics, portfolios, student profiles, checklists) to evaluate student participation in and understanding of inquiry-based scientific investigations. | S.Assessment and Instruction - Science | Covered | 42 | 1 | 6 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (42 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 1 videos). |
| B. Understands the relationship between assessment and instruction in the science curriculum (e.g., designing assessments to match learning objectives, using assessment results to inform instructional practice). | S.Assessment and Instruction - Science | Covered | 42 | 1 | 6 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (42 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 1 videos). |
| C. Knows the importance of monitoring and assessing students’ understanding of science concepts and skills on an ongoing basis by using a variety of appropriate assessment methods (e.g., performance assessment, self- assessment, peer assessment, formal/informal assessment). | S.Assessment and Instruction - Science; S.Rubrics in Assessment | Covered | 49 | 2 | 8 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (49 questions, 2 materials, 8 cards, 1 videos). |
| D. Understands the purposes, characteristics and uses of various types of assessment in science, including formative and summative assessments, and the importance of limiting the use of an assessment to its intended purpose. | S.Assessment and Instruction - Science | Covered | 42 | 1 | 6 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (42 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 1 videos). |
| E. Understands strategies for assessing students’ prior knowledge and misconceptions about science and how to use those assessments to develop effective ways to address the misconceptions. | S.Misconceptions | Covered | 14 | 1 | 2 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 1 videos). |
| F. Understands characteristics of assessments, such as reliability, validity and the absence of bias in order to evaluate assessment instruments and their results. | S.Fair Assessment | Covered | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 1 videos). |
| G. Understands the role of assessment as a learning experience for students and strategies for engaging students in meaningful self-assessment. | None | Coverage gap identified | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | No matching topic found in the study guide. |
| H. Recognizes the importance of selecting assessment instruments and methods that provide all students with adequate opportunities to demonstrate their achievements. | None | Coverage gap identified | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | No matching topic found in the study guide. |
| I. Recognizes the importance of clarifying teacher expectations by sharing evaluation criteria and assessment results with students. | S.Rubrics in Assessment | Partially covered | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
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