a site for students grades 4-8 to learn about nutrition, tobacco, sun & UV

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TEKS

Teachers, welcome to the MD Anderson Center for Research on Environmental Disease. This page lists the State of Texas TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) that correspond to the various sections of this web site, lesson plans, and links to other sites. We hope you will find this useful.

Web Site Section
Grade
Level
Health TEKS
Science TEKS
Veggie Mon Nutrition
4
4.1A, 4.3B, 4.5A  
Presents nutritional information.
5
5.1B, 5.1C, 5.3A  
6
6.1A, 6.6B  
 
Sun Spot
5
5.3A, 5.5E 5.3D
Presents health information pertaining to the exposure of sunlight to the skin. A quiz is included.
6
6.1C, 6.4A, 6.6B, 6.11E 6.8, 6.11B, 6.12B, 6.13A
7-8
3B, 4A  
 
Fruit Oxidation Experiment
5
5.1A, 5.4A 5.1A, 5.1B, 5.2A, 5.2B, 5.2C, 5.2D, 5.3D, 5.5B
Experiment demonstrates oxidation; introduction of concept and as a health concern.
6
6.1A, 6.1B, 6.6B 6.1A, 6.1B, 6.2A, 6.2B, 6.2C, 6.2D, 6.3D, 6.7A
7-8
3B, 4C