Observe and identify the dependence of plants on air, sunlight, water, soil nutrients, and space to grow.
This standard clarifies expectations for Basic needs: plants so lesson goals, checks for understanding, and feedback stay aligned.
TEKS K.12A bridges prior learning and next steps in Science, keeping Basic needs: plants coherent across the year.
Standard K.12A describes the essential skills and understandings for Basic needs: plants in Grade K. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to K.12A.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to K.12A.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Basic needs: plants, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
