Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

relate carrying capacity to population dynamics.[7A]
calculate birth rates and exponential growth of populations.[7B]
analyze and make predictions about the impact on populations of geographic locales due to diseases, birth and death rates, urbanization, and natural events such as migration and seasonal changes.[7D]

organize, analyze, evaluate, build models, make inferences, and predict trends from data.[2I]
perform calculations using dimensional analysis, significant digits, and scientific notation.[2J]
communicate valid conclusions supported by the data through methods such as lab reports, labeled drawings, graphic organizers, journals, summaries, oral reports, and technology-based reports.[2K]
in all fields of science, analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by using empirical evidence, logical reasoning, and experimental and observational testing, including examining all sides of scientific evidence of those scientific explanations, so as to encourage critical thinking by the student.[3A]
communicate and apply scientific information extracted from various sources such as current events, news reports, published journal articles, and marketing materials.[3B]
draw inferences based on data related to promotional materials for products and services.[3C]
evaluate the impact of research on scientific thought, society, and the environment.[3D]