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The Texas Aquatic Science textbook and Teachers Guide activities are aligned with the state curriculum standards, the TEKS – Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for sixth through eighth grade and for Aquatic Science and Environmental Science courses for high school. Listed below are the TEKS as revised in 2018 for Aquatic Science and Environmental Systems.  The button below allows downloading of the new revised TEKS.

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TEKS in Texas Aquatic Science

 

6th Grade Science TEKS

6.1 A, B; 6.2 A, B, C, D, E; 6.3 A, B, C; 6.4 A, B; 6.5 A; 6.8 B, C, D; 6.9 A, B; 6.12 A, C, D, E, F;

 

7th Grade Science TEKS

7.1 A, B; 7.2 A, B, C, D, E; 7.3 A, B, C; 7.4 A, B; 7.5 A, B; 7.6; 7.7 B; 7.8 A, B, C; 7.10 A, B, C; 7.11 A, B; 7.12 A, C, D; 7.13 A, B; 7.14 A, B, C;

 

8th Grade Science TEKS

8.1 A, B; 8.2 A, B, C, D, E; 8.3 A, B, C; 8.4 A, B; 8.5 D; 8.6 A, C; 8.7 C; 8.9 C; 8.10 A, B; 8.11 A, B, C;

 

Aquatic Science TEKS

Aquatic Science: 1 A, B; 2 B, E, F, G, H, I, J; 3 A, B, C, D, E; 4 A, B; 5 A, B, C, D; 6 A,

B; 7 A, B, C; 8 A; 9 A, C; 10 A, B, C; 11 A, B; 12 A, B, C, D, E;

 

Environmental Systems TEKS

Environmental Science: 1 A, B; 2 B, E, F, G, H, I, J, K; 3 A, B, C, D, E; 4 A, B, C, D, E,

F, G, H; 5 A, B, C, E, F; 6 A, C, D, E; 7 A, C, D; 8 A, B, D; 9 A, B, C, D, E, F, J, G, K

 

TEKS by Textbook Chapter, and by Chapter Activities Number in the Teachers Guide for Texas Aquatic Science

 

Chapter 1: Water Is Life

1.1              What Do I Know About Water?

6.3 A;

7.3 A;

8.3 A;

Aquatic Science: 3 A; Environmental Systems: 3 A;

 

1.2              Water Distribution and Scarcity

6.3 B; 6.12 E;

7.3 B;

8.3 B; 8.11 A;

Aquatic Science: 2 H; Environmental Systems: 2 I;

 

1.3              Properties of Water:  Polarity, Cohesion, Adhesion

6.1 A, B; 6.2 C; 6.3 A, B, C; 6.4 A; 6.5 A;

7.1 A, B; 7.2 C; 7.3 A, B, C; 7.4 A;

8.1 A, B; 8.2 C; 8.3 A, B, C; 8.4 A; 8.5 D;

Aquatic Science: 2 H; Environmental Systems: 2 I;

  • Properties of Water: Three States: Solid, Liquid, Gas 1 A, B; 6.2 C, D, E; 6.3 A, B; 6.4 A; 6.5 A, C; 6.12 E; 7.1 A, B; 7.2 C, D, E; 7.3 A, B; 7.4 A;

8.1 A, B; 8.2 C, D, E; 8.3 A, B; 8.4 A; 8.5 D;

Aquatic Science: 2 H; Environmental Systems: 2 I;

 

1.5              Properties of Water: Surface Tension

6.1 A, B; 6.2 A, C, D, E; 6.3 A; 6.4 A, B; 6.12 E;

7.1 A, B; 7.2 A, C, D, E; 7.3 A; 7.4 A, B; 7.5 A; 7.11 B;

8.1 A, B; 8.2 A, C, D, E; 8.3 A; 8.4 A, B; 8.11 A;

Aquatic Systems: 10 B;

 

1.6              Properties of Water: Ability to Dissolve Other Substances

6.1 A, B; 6.2 A, C, D, E; 6.3 A, B; 6.4 A, B; 6.5 A;

7.1 A, B; 7.2 A, C, D, E; 7.3 A, B; 7.4 A, B; 7.12 A; 7.13 A;

8.1 A, B; 8.2 A, C, D, E; 8.3 A, B; 8.4 A, B; 8.5 D; 8.11 B;

Aquatic Science: 2 H; Environmental Systems: 2 I;

 

1.7              Investigating Water Consumption

6.1 A, B; 6.2 B, C, D, E; 6.4 A;

7.1 A, B; 7.2 B, C, D, E; 7.4 A;

8.1 A, B; 8.2 B, C, D, E; 8.4 A; 8.11 A;

Aquatic Science: 2 E, F, H, J; Environmental Systems: 2 E, F, I, K;

 

1.8              Reading and Research

6.2 C;

7.2 C;

8.2 C;

Aquatic Science: 2 J; Environmental Systems: 2 K;

  • Student Investigation of Water Quality 1 A, B; 6.2 A, C, D, E; 6.4 A, B; 6.12 E; 7.1 A, B; 7.2 A, C, D, E; 7.4 A, B;

8.1 A, B; 8.2 A, C, D, E; 8.4 A, B; 8.11 A, B;

Aquatic Science: 1 A, B; 2 E, F, G, J; 3 E; 5 B; 7 C; 12 A, B, C, E;

Environmental Systems: 1 A, B; 2 E, F, G, H, K; 3 E; 4 D, E; 5 B; 9 A, B, C, E, K;

 

Chapter 2: The Ultimate Recyclable

2.1              How Does Water Cycle?

8.10 A;

Aquatic Science: 4 A; 6 A;

Environmental Systems: 4 C; 6 A;

 

2.2              The Water Cycle:  Weather and Climate

6.1 A, B; 6.2 C, D; 6.4 A;

7.1 A, B; 7.2 C, D; 7.4 A

8.1 A, B; 8.2 C, D; 8.4 A; 8.10 A, B

Aquatic Science: 2 G; Environmental Systems: 2 H;

 

2.3              Water Runoff and Infiltration

6.1 A, B; 6.2 C, D; 6.3 B, C; 6.4 A;

7.1 A, B; 7.2 C, D; 7.3 B, C; 7.4 A; 7.8 B, C;

8.1 A, B; 8.2 C, D; 8.3 B, C; 8.4 A

Aquatic Science: 2 H; 7 A;

Environmental Systems: 2 I; 5 B;

 

2.4              Infiltration and Aquifers

6.1 A, B; 6.2 C, D; 6.3 B, C; 6.4 A;

7.1 A, B; 7.2 C, D; 7.3 B, C; 7.4 A; 7.8 C;

8.1 A, B; 8.2 C, D; 8.3 B, C; 8.4 A

Aquatic Science: 2 H; Environmental Systems: 2 I;

 

2.5              Reading and Research

6.2 C;

7.2 C;

8.2 C;

Aquatic Science: 2 J; Environmental Systems: 2 K;

 

2.6              Tap Water and Wastewater

6.12 E;

7.13 A;

Aquatic Science: 2 J; Environmental Systems: 2 K;

 

Chapter 3: Watersheds and the Land

3.1              What Is a Watershed?

6.12 E;

7.8 B;

8.11 A;

Aquatic Science: 12 A, B, D; Environmental Systems: 5 A, B; 9 A;

 

3.2              Topography and Watershed

6.1 A, B; 6.3 B, C;

7.1 A, B; 7.3 B, C; 7.8 C;

8.1 A, B; 8.3 B, C; 8.9 C;

Aquatic Science: 2 H; 4 A; 7 B; Environmental Systems: 5 A, B;

 

3.3              Land Use in our Watershed

6.1 A, B; 6.2 C; 6.12 C;

7.1 A, B; 7.2 C; 7.8 B, C;

8.1 A, B; 8.2 C; 8.11 A, B;

Aquatic Science: 2 J; 4 A; 7 B; 12 A;

Environmental Systems: 2 K; 5 A, B; 9 A;

 

3.4              Texas Watersheds, Ecoregions and Physiographic Regions

6.2 E; 6.4 A; 6.12 E;

7.2 E; 7.4 A; 7.8 B;

8.2 E; 8.4 A; 8.11 A;

Aquatic Science: 2 J; 3 B; 4 A; 7 B;

Environmental Systems: 2 K; 3 B; 5 B;

 

3.5              Reading and Research

6.12 E;

7.8 B;

8.11 A;

Aquatic Science 7 B; 12 A;

Environmental Systems; 5 B; 9 A;

Chapter 4: Living in the Water

4.1              Apt Adaptations

6.12 D;

7.12 A; 7.14 A;

8.11 A;

Aquatic Science: 10 B; Environmental Systems: 4 B;

 

4.2              Reading and Research

6.2 C;

7.2 C; 7.11 A, B; 7.12 A;

8.2 C;

Aquatic Science: 2 J; 3 E;

Environmental Systems: 2 K; 3 E;

 

4.3              Fish Lab and Comparison Matrix

6.1 A, B; 6.2 A, C, E; 6.4 A, B;

7.1 A, B; 7.2 A, C, E; 7.4 A, B; 7.11 A, 7.12 A;

8.1 A, B; 8.2 A, C, E; 8.4 A, B; 8.11 A;

Aquatic Science: 1 A, B; 2 E, F, G, J; 3 B, E; 10 A, B; Environmental Systems: 1 A, B; 2 E, F, G, H, K; 3 B, E, 4 A, B;

 

4.4              Field Trip:  Collecting for a Native Aquarium

6.1 A, B; 6.2 A, C, E; 6.4 A, B; 6.12 D;

7.1 A, B; 7.2 A, C, E; 7.4 A, B; 7.11 A; 7.12 A, C; 7.14 B;

8.1 A, B; 8.2 A, C, E; 8.4 A, B; 8.11 A;

Aquatic Science 1 A, B; 2 E, F, G, J; 5 A, B, C, D; 10 A, B;

Environmental Systems: 1 A, B; 2 E, F, G, H, K; 4 A, B, E;

 

4.5              Aquatic Organism Comparison Matrix

6.1 A, B; 6.2 A, C, E; 6.4 A, B; 6.12 D;

7.1 A, B; 7.2 A, C, E; 7.4 A, B; 7.10 A; 7.11 A; 7.12 A;

8.1 A, B; 8.2 A, C, E; 8.4 A, B; 8.11 A;

Aquatic Science: 1 A, B; 2 E, F, G, J; 10 A, B; Environmental Systems: 1 A, B; 2 E, F, G, H, K; 4 A, B;

 

4.6              Native Aquarium Investigation

6.1 A, B; 6.2 A, C, E; 6.4 A, B; 6.12 D;

7.1 A, B; 7.2 A, C, E; 7.4 A, B; 7.5 A, B; 7.11 A; 7.12 A, C; 7.14 B;

8.1 A, B; 8.2 A, C, E; 8.4 A, B; 8.11 A, B;

Aquatic Science: 1 A, B; 2 B, E, F, G, H, J; 5 C, D; 10 A, B; 11 A, B;

Environmental Systems: 1 A, B; 2 B, E, F, G, H, I, K; 4 A, B, H; 6 C, E;

 

Chapter 5: From Sun to Sunfish

5.1              Interactions of Living Things

6.12 E;

7.13 A;

8.11 A;

Aquatic Science: 11 A; Environmental Systems: 6 E;

 

5.2              Competition Within the Frio Pond Community

6.3 B, C; 6.12 E;

7.3 B, C; 7.13 A;

8.3 B, C; 8.11 A;

Aquatic Science: 2 H, J; 5 C, D; 11 B; 12 A, C;

Environmental Systems: 2 I, K; 4 F; 7 A; 8 A; 9 A;

 

5.3              Reading and Research

6.12 D, E;

7.11 A;

8.11 A;

Aquatic Ecosystems: 10 B; Environmental Systems: 4 A;

 

5.4              What’s My Niche?

6.2 C; 6.12 E;

7.2 C; 7.5 B;

8.2 C; 8.11 A;

Aquatic Science: 2 J; 5 C, D; 11 A;

Environmental Systems: 2 K; 4 B;

 

5.5              Native Aquarium Observations

6.1 A, B; 6.2 A, B, C, D, E; 6.4 A; 6.12 E;

7.1 A, B; 7.2 A, B, C, D, E; 7.4 A; 7.10 A; 7.13 A, B;

8.1 A, B; 8.2 A, B, C, D, E; 8.4 A; 8.11 A, B;

Aquatic Science: 1 A, B; 2 B, E, F, G; 4 B; 5 C; 11 A; Environmental Systems: 1 A, B; 2 B, E, F, G, K; 6 E;

 

 

5.6              Aquatic Food Web Scramble

6.2 C; 6.3 A, B, C; 12 D;

7.2 C; 7.3 A, B, C; 7.5 A, B; 7.8 A, B, C; 7.13 A;

8.2 C; 8.3 A, B, C; 8.11 A, B;

Aquatic Science: 2 H, J; 3 A, D; 5 C, D; 11 A, B; 12 A, C;

Environmental Systems: 2 I, K; 3 A, D; 4 B; 6 D; 7 D; 9 A;

 

Chapter 6: Texas’ Many Aquatic Ecosystems

6.1              It’s All Part of a System–Texas Waters

7.10 A, B;

8.11 A;

Aquatic Science: 9 A; Environmental Systems: 5 B;

 

6.2              Reading and Research

6.2 C;

7.2 C; 7.10 B;

8.2 C; 8.11 B;

Aquatic Science: 2 J; 12 A;

Environmental Systems: 2 K; 9 E;

 

6.3              The Hunt for Biodiversity

6.1 A, B; 6.2 A, C, D, E; 6.4 A, B;

7.1 A, B; 7.2 A, C, D, E; 7.11 A, B;

8.1 A, B; 8.2 A, C, D, E; 8.11 B;

Aquatic Science: 1 A, B; 2 E, F, J; 3 E; 12 B;

Environmental Systems: 1 A; 2 E, F, G; 3 E; 4 A, B; 9 E;

 

6.4              Measuring Populations

6.1 A, B; 6.2 A, C, D, E; 6.4 A, B; 6.12 E, F;

7.1 A, B; 7.2 A, C, D, E; 7.4 A, B; 7.11 A; 7.14 C;

8.1 A, B; 8.2 A, B, C, D, A; 8.4 A, B; 8.11 A, B;

Aquatic Science: 1 A, B; 2 E, F, G, H, I, J; 4 A, B; 5 A; 7 A; 10 A; 11 B; 12 A, D;

Environmental Systems: 1 A, B; 2 E, F, G, H, J, K; 3 C; 4 A, B, D, E; 9 A, B, E;

 

6.5              Conserving Aquatic Ecosystems

6.12 E;

7.8 A, B;

8.11 B,C;

Aquatic Science: 12 A, B, C, D, E;

Environmental Systems: 5 B, C, E, F; 8 A; 9 A, D, E, K;

 

Chapter 7: Aquifers and Springs

7.1              What Springs to Mind?

6.2 C;

7.2 C;

8.2 C;

Aquatic Science: 2 J; Environmental Systems: 2 K;

 

7.2              Reading and Research

6.2 C; 6.12 E;

7.2 C; 7.10 A; 7.11 A; 7.12 A; 7.13 A;

8.2 C; 8.11 B;

Aquatic Science: 2 J; 10 B; 11 B;

Environmental Systems: 2 K; 4 H; 7 A; 9 A, B, E;

 

7.3              A Moving Experience

6.3 A, B, C;

7.3 A, B, C; 7.8;

8.3 A, B, C;

Aquatic Science: 2 H, J; 3 A; 7 B; Environmental Systems: 2 I, K; 3 A;

 

7.4              Building a Model

6.1 A, B; 6.2 A, C, D; 6.3 B, C; 6.4 A;

7.1 A, B; 7.2 C, D; 7.3 B, C; 7.4 A; 7.8 B;

8.1 A, B; 8.2 C, D; 8.3 B, C; 8.4 A;

Aquatic Science: 1 A, B; 2 H, J; 7 A, B, C; Environmental Systems: 1 A, B; 2 I, K;

 

7.5              What Endangers Species?

6.2 D, E; 6.3 B; 6.12 E;

7.2 D, E; 7.3 B; 7.8 C; 7.13 A; 7.14 A, C;

8.2 D, E; 8.3 B; 8.11 A, B;

Aquatic Science: 2 F, H, J; 4 A; 11 B; 12 A, B, C; Environmental Systems: 2 F, I, K; 4 D, F, G; 7 A, C; 9 E, J;

 

7.6              Weird Creatures of Aquifers and Springs

6.2 C; 6.12 D, E, F;

7.2 C; 7.12 A; 7.13 A;

8.2 C; 8.11 A, B;

Aquatic Science: 2 J; 4 A; 10 B; 11 A; 12 A, B, C, D;

Environmental Systems: 2 K; 3 B; 4 A, B, F; 7 A, D; 9 A, E;

 

Chapter 8: Streams and Rivers

8.1              What Do I Know? What Do I Want to Find Out?

6.2 A, B, C;

7.2 A, B, C;

8.2 A, B, C;

Aquatic Science: 2 B, E, J; 3 B; Environmental Systems: 2 B, E, K; 3 B;

 

8.2              Reading and Research

6.2 C; 6.12 E, F;

7.2 C; 7.5 A, B; 7.7 B; 7.8 A; 7.10 A, B; 7.11 B; 7.13 A;

8.2 C; 8.11 A, B;

Aquatic Science: 2 J; 3 B, E; 10 B; 11 A; Environmental Systems: 2 K; 3 B, E;

 

8.3              Where Do I Live?  What Do I Eat?

6.2 C; 6.3 B; 6.12 E;

7.2 C; 7.3 B; 7.10 A;

8.2 C; 8.3 B; 8.11 A;

Aquatic Science: 2 H, J; 5 C; 11 A;

Environmental Systems: 2 I, K; 4 B; 8 A;

 

8.4              The Key to Invertebrate Identification

6.1 A; 6.2 C; 6.4 A;

7.1 A; 7.2 C; 7.4 A; 7.11 A;

8.1 A; 8.2 C; 8.4 A; 8.11 A;

Aquatic Science: 1 A; 2 G, J; 10 A; 11 A;

Environmental Systems: 1 A; 2 G, K; 4 A;

 

8.5              Assessing Stream Health with Invertebrate Sampling

6.1 A, B; 6.2 A, C, D, E; 6.4 A, B; 6.12 E;

7.1 A, B; 7.2 A, C, D, E; 7.4 A, B; 7.10 A; 7.11 A; 7.13 A;

8.1 A, B; 8.2 A, C, D, E; 8.4 A, B; 8.11 A, B;

Aquatic Science: 1 A, B; 2 E, F, G, H, J; 5 A, B, C, D; 7 C; 10 A, B; 11 A, B; 12 A, B, C, D;

Environmental Systems: 1 A, B; 2 E, F, G, H, I, K; 4 A, B, E, F; 5 A, B, C; 7 A, C, 8 A; 9 A, B, C, E;

 

Chapter 9: Lakes and Ponds

9.1              Characteristics of Lakes and Ponds

6.2 C;

7.2 C;

8.2 C;

Aquatic Science: 2 J; Environmental Systems: 2 K;

 

9.2              Reading and Research

6.2 C;

7.2 C;

8.2 C;

Aquatic Science: 2 J; Environmental Systems 2 K;

 

9.3              Changing Environments:  Pond Succession

6.1 A, B; 6.2 A, C, D, E; 6.3 B, C; 6.4 A; 6.12 E;

7.1 A, B; 7.2 A, C, D, E; 7.3 B, C; 7.4 A; 7.8 A; 7.10 C; 7.13 A;

8.1 A, B; 8.2 A, C, D, E; 8.3 B, C; 8.4 A; 8.11 B;

Aquatic Science: 1 A, B; 2 E, F, H, J; 4 B; 12 A; Environmental Systems: 1 A, B; 2 E, F, G, I, K; 4 D; 8 A, D;

 

9.4              Aquatic Invasion

6.2 C, D, E; 6.3 B, C; 6.12 E;

7.2 C, D, E; 7.3 B, C;

8.2 C, D, E; 8.3 B, C; 8.11 A;

Aquatic Science: 2 F, H, J; Environmental Systems: 2 F, I, K; 4 F;

 

9.5              Micro-organisms in Ponds

6.1 A, B; 6.2 A, C, D, E; 6.4 A; 6.12 A, D;

7.1 A, B; 7.2 A, C, D, E; 7.4 A; 7.12 D;

8.1 A, B; 8.2 A, C, D, E; 8.4 A; 8.11 A;

Aquatic Science: 1 A, B; 2 F, G, H, I, J; 5 C, D; 10 B; Environmental Systems: 1 A, B; 2 F, G, I, K;

 

Chapter 10: Wetlands

10.1       What Is a Wetland

6.2 C; 6.12 E;

7.2 C; 7.10 A;

8.2 C; 8.11 A;

Aquatic Science: 2 J; 10 B; Environmental Systems: 2 K;

 

10.2          Reading and Research

6.2 C; 6.12 E;

7.2 C; 7.11 B;

8.2 C; 8.11B;

Aquatic Science: 2 J; 10 B; Environmental Systems: 2 K;

 

10.3       Wetland Food Webs

6.2 C; 6.12 E;

7.2 C; 7.5 B; 7.10 A; 7.11 A, B;

8.2 C; 8.11 A;

Aquatic Science: 2 J; 5 C; 10 B; 11 A;

Environmental Systems: 2 K; 4 B; 6 E;

 

10.4       Migration Stations

6.3 B, C; 6.12 E;

7.3 B, C; 7.11 B; 7.12 A; 7.13 A, B;

8.3 B, C; 8.8 C; 8.11 B;

Aquatic Science: 2 H, J; 3 B; 12 A, D; Environmental Systems: 2 I, K; 4 A; 9 E;

 

10.5          Field Trip to a Wetland

6.1 A, B; 6.2 A, C, D, E; 6.4 A, B; 6.12 E;

7.1 A, B; 7.2 A, C, D, E; 7.4 A, B; 7.5 A; 7.8 C; 7.10 A; 7.11 A; 7.13 A, B;

8.1 A, B; 8.2 A, C, D, E; 8.4 A, B; 8.11 A, B;

Aquatic Science: 1 A, B; 2 E, F, G, J; 3 E; 5 C D; 7 C; 9 C; 10 A, B; 11 A, B; 12 A, B, D;

Environmental Systems: 1 A, B; 2 E, F, G, H, K; 3 B, E; 4 A, B, E; 5 B; 6 E; 7 D;

 

Chapter 11: Bays and Estuaries

11.1          What Do We Know about Bays and Estuaries?

6.2 C; 6.12 E;

7.2 C;

8.2 C;

Aquatic Science: 2 J; 9 A; Environmental Systems: 2 K;

 

11.2          Reading and Research

6.2 C; 6.12 E;

7.2 C; 7.11 B;

8.2 C; 8.7 C; 8.11 B;

Aquatic Science:  2 J; 4 A; 9 A; 10 B; 12 A, C;

Environmental Systems: 2 K; 5 B; 8 A; 9 A, E;

 

11.3          Salinity

6.1 A, B; 6.2 C, D, E; 6.4 A; 6.12 E;

7.1 A, B; 7.2 C, D, E; 7.10 A; 13 A;

8.1 A, B; 8.2 C, D, E; 8.4 A, B; 8.11 A, B;

Aquatic Science:  1 A, B; 2 F, G, H, J; 4 A; 9 A; 10 B, C;

Environmental Systems: 1 A, B; 2F, G, K; 4 B, D;

 

11.4          The Ups and Downs in an Estuary

6.2 E; 6.3 C; 6.12 E;

7.2 E; 7.3 C; 7.5 A; 7.8 A; 7.13 A;

8.2 E; 8.3 C; 8.11 A, B;

Aquatic Science: 2 F, H, J; 11 B; 12 B, C, D; Environmental Systems: 2 F, I, K; 3 A; 5 A; 8 A, 9 E;

 

11.5     Ecosystem Services

6.2 C; 6.12 E;

7.2 C; 7.10 B;

8.2 C; 8.11 A, B, C;

Aquatic Science: 2 J; 3 B; 12 A, B, D; Environmental Systems: 2 K; 3 B; 8 B; 9 A, D;

 

Chapter 12: Oceans–The Gulf of Mexico

12.1          ABC’s of the Gulf

6.2 C; 6.12 E;

7.2 C; 7.10 A;

8.2 C; 8.11 A;

Aquatic Science: 2 J; 10 B;

Environmental Systems: 2 K;

 

12.2          Reading and Research

6.2 C, D; 12 E;

7.2 C, D; 7.5 B; 7.10 A;

8.2 C, D; 8.11 A;

Aquatic Science: 2 J; 11 A; 12 B;

Environmental Systems: 2 K; 9 E;

 

12.3          Ocean Currents

6.1 A, B; 6.2 A, C, E; 6.3 B, C; 6.4 A, B; 6.9 A, B;

7.1 A, B; 7.2 A, C, E; 7.3 B. C; 7.4 A, B;

8.1 A, B; 8.2 A, C, E; 8.3 B, C; 8.4 A, B; 8.10 A;

Aquatic Science: 1 A, B; 2 E, F, G, H, J; 6 B; 8 A; Environmental Systems: 1 A, B; 2 E, G, H, I, K; 6 C; 8 B;

 

12.4          Wind and Waves

6.1 A, B; 6.2 C, D, E; 6.3 B, C; 6.4 A, B;

7.1 A, B; 7.2 C, D, E; 7.3 B, C; 7.4 A, B;

8.1 A, B; 8.2 C, D, E; 8.3 B, C; 8.4 A, B;

Aquatic Science: 1 A, B; 2 G, H, J;

Environmental Systems: 1 A, B; 2 E, F, G, H, I, K;

 

12.5          Researching Ocean Organisms and Food Webs

6.12 C, D, E, F;

7.11 A, B; 7.12 A; 7.13 A;

8.10 A;

Aquatic Science: 3 B; 5 C; 10 B; 11 A;

Environmental Systems: 3 B; 4 B; 6 E;

 

12.6          Field Trip to the Gulf of Mexico

6.1 A, B; 6.2 A, C, D, E; 6.4 A, B; 6.12 E;

7.1 A, B; 7.2 A, C, D, E; 7.4 A, B; 7.5 A; 7.8 C; 7.10 A; 7.11 A; 7.13 A, B;

8.1 A, B; 8.2 A, C, D, E; 8.4 A, B; 8.11 A, B;

Aquatic Science: 1 A, B; 2 E, F, G, J; 3 E; 5 C D; 7 C; 9 C; 10 A, B; 11 A, B; 12 A, B, D;

Environmental Systems: 1 A, B; 2 E, F, G, H, K; 3 B, E; 4 A, B, E; 5 B; 6 E; 7 D;

 

Chapter 13: Fishing for Conservation

13.1          Gone Fishing?

6.1 A; 6.2 C; 6.8 B; C, D;

7.1 A; 7.2 C; 7.7 B;

8.1 A; 8.2 C; 8.6 A, C;

Aquatic Science: 2 J; Environmental Systems: 2 K;

13.2          Which Fish Am I?

6.1 A; 6.2 C; 6.4 A, B; 6.12 D;

7.1 A; 7.2 C; 7.4 A, B; 7.11 A, B; 7.12 A, C;

8.1 A; 8.2C; 8.4 A, B; 8.11 A;

Aquatic Science: 1 A; 2 G, J; 10 A, B; Environmental Systems: 1 A; 2 F, G, K; 4 A, B;

 

13.3          Reading and Research

6.2 C; 6.12 E;

7.2 C; 7.10 A; 7.13 A;

8.2 C; 8.11 A, B;

Aquatic Science: 2 J; 10 A; 12 C, D; Environmental Systems: 2 K; 9 A, E, G;

 

13.4          Fishing Line Experiment

6.1 A, B; 6.2 B, C, D, E; 6.4 A, B; 6.12 E;

7.1 A, B; 7.2 B, C, D, E; 7.4 A, B; 7.10 A, B; 7.11 A, B; 7.12 A; 7.13 A;

8.1 A, B; 8.2 B, C, D, E; 8.4 A, B; 8.11 A;

Aquatic Science: 1 A, B; 2 E, F, G J; 3 B, C, E; 5 C, D; 10 B; 11 A, B;

Environmental Systems: 1 A, B; 2 E, F, G, H, K; 3B, C, E; 4 B; 6 E; 9 G;

 

13.5          Fish Sampling and Ecosystem Assessment

6.1 A, B; 6.2 A, C, D, E; 6.4 A, B; 6.12 E;

7.1 A, B; 7.2 A, C, D, E; 7.4 A, B; 7.10 A; 7.11 A; 7.13 A;

8.1 A, B; 8.2 A, C, D, E; 8.4 A, B; 8.11 A, B;

Aquatic Science: 1 A, B; 2 E, F, G, H, J; 5 A, B, C, D; 7 C; 10 A, B; 11 A, B; 12 A, B, C, D;

Environmental Systems: 1 A, B; 2 E, F, G, H, I, K; 4 A, B, E; 5 A, B, C; 7 A, C, D; 8 A; 9 A, B, C, E;

Chapter 14: Water for People and the Environment

14.1          Who Owns the Water

6.2 C;

7.2 C;

8.2 C;

Aquatic Science: 2 J; Environmental Systems: 2 K;

 

14.2          Reading and Research

6.2 C; 6.12 E;

7.2 C;

8.2 C; 8.11 B;

Aquatic Science: 2 J; 12 A, B, D, E; Environmental Systems: 2 K; 9 A, E, F, J, K;

 

14.3          What’s the Pollution?

6.2 C; 6.3 B, C; 6.12 E;

7.2 C; 7.3 B, C; 7.8 C;

8.2 C; 8.3 B, C; 8.11 B;

Aquatic Science: 2 H, J; 7 A, B; 12 A, B, E; Environmental Systems: 2 I, K; 5 B, C; 9 A, E, F, J, K;

 

14.4       Water Conservation

6.2 C; 6.3 B;

7.2 C; 7.3 B;

8.2 C; 8.3 B;

Aquatic Science: 2 H, J; 12 B; Environmental Systems: 2 I, K; 5 B;

 

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Texas Aquatic Science is a cooperative education project sponsored by Texas Parks and Wildlife, The Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, and The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University. Additional project support came from the Ewing Halsell Foundation and the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Sport Fish Restoration Program. The Texas Aquatic Science textbook was written and edited by Rudolph Rosen, Ph.D..

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With financial support from the Ewing Halsell Foundation and the Sport Fish Restoration Program, Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Department of the Interior


 
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