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Advanced Plant and Soil Science

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources · Texas TEKS

Standards Code§127.58
CreditOne Credit
Duration18-36 weeks
Sub-Standards81 / 88
Coverage92%

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Advanced Plant and Soil Science

TEKS Code: §127.58 · Credit: One Credit · Duration: 18-36 weeks

Coverage: 81 of 88 sub-standards aligned to Core-LX badges (92%).

StrandStandard IDStandard StatementCovered?CLX Match List
1. The Student Demonstrates Professional Standards/Employability Skills As Required By Bus...1.1.1identify career and entrepreneurship opportunities for a chosen occupation in the field of plant science and develop a plan for obtaining the education, training, and certifications required• Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 04: Scientific Skills in Plant Science
• Core-LX : Career Exploration : Career Explorer — Find Your Path (pending)
• Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 07: Leadership and Citizenship Skills
• Indigo Project : Indigo Pathway Survey : Indigo Pathway Survey
• Core-LX : Career Exploration : Animal Health Careers Explorer (pending)
1.1.2model professionalism by continuously exhibiting appropriate work habits, solving problems, taking initiative, communicating effectively, listening actively, and thinking critically• Open Textbooks : Trades Access Common Core: Expectations and Responsibilities of Employers and Employees : TACC EAROEE: 02 Employer Expectations and Job Satisfaction
• Open Textbooks : Trades Access Common Core: Expectations and Responsibilities of Employers and Employees : TACC EAROEE: 06 Effective Problem Solving
• Open Textbooks : Working in the Food Service Industry : CUL07: CH01: Personal Attributes and Professionalism
• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 01: Basic Communication Principles
• Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 30 - Creative Workflow and Interpersonal Skills
1.1.3model appropriate personal and occupational safety practices and explain the importance of established safety and health protocols for the workplace• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 10 - Workplace and Food Safety
• Certify ED : Emergency Medical Response (Video&VR) : Emergency Medical Response - Unit 06 - Workplace Safety and Universal Precautions
• Core-LX : All Lessons : OSHA Workplace Safety Fundamentals: General Industry Standards (pending)
• Workforge Publisher : Health & Safety : SAF-1001 Introduction to OSHA
• Certify ED : Plumbing (Video & VR) : Plumbing - Unit 07 - Workplace Safety in the Plumbing Industry
1.1.4analyze and interpret the rights and responsibilities, including ethical conduct and legal responsibilities, of employers and employees;• Pointful Education : Architectural Design III : Architecture_03 04: Professional Ethics and Legal Responsibilities
• Pointful Education : Architectural Design III : Architecture_03 04: Professional Ethics and Legal Responsibilities
• Open Textbooks : Trades Access Common Core: Expectations and Responsibilities of Employers and Employees : TACC EAROEE: 03 Respect in the Workplace
• MissionCIT : Emergency Medical Technician - MissionCIT : EMT CH 003: Medical Ethics
• TPC : TPC Electrical Training Courses : 211 Electrical Safety in the Workplace - Understanding NFPA 70E v2015
1.1.5describe and demonstrate characteristics of good citizenship in the agricultural workplace, including promoting stewardship, community leadership, civic engagement, and agricultural awareness and literacy• Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 07: Leadership and Citizenship Skills
• Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 07: Leadership and Citizenship Skills
• Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 07: Leadership and Citizenship Skills
• Open Textbooks : AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (2E – SECOND EDITION) : Chapter 1: American Government and Civic Engagement
• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 40 - Careers in Agricultural Science
2. Scientific And Engineering Practices. The Student, For At Least 40% Of Instructional Ti...2.1.1ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations• Certify ED : Biotechnology (Video & VR) : Biotechnology - Unit 03 - Scientific Method: Experimental Design, Data Analysis, and Hypothesis Testing
• Certify ED : Biotechnology (Video & VR) : Biotechnology - Unit 03 - Scientific Method: Experimental Design, Data Analysis, and Hypothesis Testing
• Xennial Digital : VR Dissections : Dissections
• Certify ED : Biotechnology (Video & VR) : Biotechnology - Unit 03 - Scientific Method: Experimental Design, Data Analysis, and Hypothesis Testing
• Core-LX : Intro Stats : Intro Stats - Chapter 01: Sampling and Data
2.1.2apply scientific practices to plan and conduct descriptive, comparative, and experimental investigations and use engineering practices to design solutions to problems• Certify ED : Biotechnology (Video & VR) : Biotechnology - Unit 03 - Scientific Method: Experimental Design, Data Analysis, and Hypothesis Testing
• Certify ED : Biotechnology (Video & VR) : Biotechnology - Unit 03 - Scientific Method: Experimental Design, Data Analysis, and Hypothesis Testing
• Certify ED : Biotechnology (Video & VR) : Biotechnology - Unit 03 - Scientific Method: Experimental Design, Data Analysis, and Hypothesis Testing
• Core-LX : Intro Stats : Intro Stats - Chapter 01: Sampling and Data
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 03: Soil Physics
2.1.3use appropriate safety equipment and practices during laboratory, classroom, and field investigations as outlined in Texas Education Agency-approved safety standards• Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 02: Safety, Scientific and Technological Principles of Agriscience Issues
• Core-LX : All Lessons : OSHA Workplace Safety Fundamentals: General Industry Standards (pending)
• Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 08: Food Safety and Handling Procedures
• Certify ED : Carpentry (Video & VR) : Carpentry - Unit 01 - Fundamentals of Carpentry Safety and Tool Use
• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 09 - Emergency Procedures and Equipment Safety
2.1.4use appropriate tools such as microscopes, measuring equipment, sensors, plant propagation tools, soil testing kits, and calculators• Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 06: Agriscience Tools, Equipment, and Instruments
• CLX : Automotive Basics : Service and Safety: Tools and Equipment
• Open Textbooks : Machine Shop Fundamentals : Machine Shop Fundamentals: 01 Measuring Tools
• Certify ED : Carpentry (Video & VR) : Carpentry - Unit 01 - Fundamentals of Carpentry Safety and Tool Use
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 03: Soil Physics
2.1.5collect quantitative data using the International System of Units (SI) and qualitative data as evidence• Open Textbooks : Chemistry of Food and Cooking 1 : Chapter 03: Measurements
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 03: Soil Physics
• Certify ED : Biotechnology (Video & VR) : Biotechnology - Unit 03 - Scientific Method: Experimental Design, Data Analysis, and Hypothesis Testing
• Certify ED : Biotechnology (Video & VR) : Biotechnology - Unit 03 - Scientific Method: Experimental Design, Data Analysis, and Hypothesis Testing
• OpenStax : Principles of Data Science : 3 Data and Datasets (pending)
2.1.6organize quantitative and qualitative data using graphs and charts• Core-LX : Microsoft Excel Associate Certification Prep : 06 Data Visualization & Charts
• Core-LX : Microsoft Excel Associate Certification Prep : 06 Data Visualization & Charts
• GoSkills : Microsoft PowerPoint 365 (2026) : Microsoft PowerPoint 365 (2026)
• Open Textbooks : Fundamentals of Math, Physics, and Statistics for Future Transportation Professionals : FMPS: 09 Data Analysis – Hypothesis Testing, Estimating Sample Size, and Modeling
• Core-LX : Principles of Data Science : Principles of Data Science - Chapter 09: Visualizing Data
2.1.7develop and use models to represent phenomena, systems, processes, or solutions to engineering problems;• Gittel Grant : Unit 5: Mechanical Engineering I : Unit 5: Mechanical Engineering I: Lesson 09-10
• Certify ED : Biotechnology (Video & VR) : Biotechnology - Unit 03 - Scientific Method: Experimental Design, Data Analysis, and Hypothesis Testing
• Core-LX : Intro Stats : Intro Stats - Chapter 01: Sampling and Data
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 03: Soil Physics
• Xennial Digital : VR Dissections : Dissections
2.1.8distinguish between scientific hypotheses, theories, and laws• Certify ED : Biotechnology (Video & VR) : Biotechnology - Unit 03 - Scientific Method: Experimental Design, Data Analysis, and Hypothesis Testing
• Certify ED : Biotechnology (Video & VR) : Biotechnology - Unit 03 - Scientific Method: Experimental Design, Data Analysis, and Hypothesis Testing
• Certify ED : Biotechnology (Video & VR) : Biotechnology - Unit 03 - Scientific Method: Experimental Design, Data Analysis, and Hypothesis Testing
• OpenStax : Introductory Statistics : Additional Information and Full Hypothesis Test Examples (pending)
• OpenStax : Introductory Statistics : Null and Alternative Hypotheses (pending)
3. Scientific And Engineering Practices. The Student Analyzes And Interprets Data To Deriv...3.1.1identify advantages and limitations of models such as their size, scale, properties, and materials• MissionCIT : Emergency Medical Responder - MissionCIT : EMR CH E29: Transport Operations
• WorkForge : WELDING SKILLS COURSES : WEL-2010 Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
• WorkForge : WELDING SKILLS COURSES : WEL-2011 Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)
• WorkForge : WELDING SKILLS COURSES : WEL-2012 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
• WorkForge : WELDING SKILLS COURSES : WEL-2013 Plasma Arc Welding (PAW)
3.1.2analyze data by identifying significant statistical features, patterns, sources of error, and limitations• Core-LX : Principles of Data Science : Principles of Data Science - Chapter 03: Descriptive Statistics
• Core-LX : Principles of Data Science : Principles of Data Science - Chapter 03: Descriptive Statistics
• Core-LX : Principles of Data Science : Principles of Data Science - Chapter 03: Descriptive Statistics
• Core-LX : Principles of Data Science : Principles of Data Science - Chapter 04: Inferential Statistics and Modeling
• Core-LX : All Lessons : Statistical Process Control: Control Charts and Process Capability (pending)
3.1.3use mathematical calculations to assess quantitative relationships in data;• Core-LX : Chemistry 2e : Chemistry 2e: 01 Essential Ideas
• OpenStax : Chemistry 2e : 1.6 Mathematical Treatment of Measurement Results (pending)
• Open Textbooks : Nursing Skills : Nursing Skills: 05: Chapter 5 Math Calculations
• Core-LX : Principles of Data Science : Principles of Data Science - Chapter 04: Inferential Statistics and Modeling
• Core-LX : All Lessons : Pharmacy Calculations and Sterile Compounding Fundamentals (pending)
3.1.4evaluate experimental and engineering designs• Gittel Grant : Unit 1: Introduction to STEM : Unit 1: Introduction to STEM: Lesson 05-06
• Open Textbooks : Comprehensive Midwifery: The role of the midwife in health care practice, education, and research : Comprehensive Midwifery 04: As Researcher
• Core-LX : Principles of Data Science : Principles of Data Science - Chapter 10: Reporting Results
• Core-LX : All Lessons : Nondestructive Testing: Methods, Selection, and AWS D1.1 Acceptance Criteria (pending)
• Certify ED : Biotechnology (Video & VR) : Biotechnology - Unit 03 - Scientific Method: Experimental Design, Data Analysis, and Hypothesis Testing
4. Scientific And Engineering Practices. The Student Develops Evidence-Based Explanations ...4.1.1develop explanations and propose solutions supported by data and models and consistent with scientific ideas, principles, and theoriesno genuine match
4.1.2communicate explanations and solutions individually and collaboratively in a variety of settings and formats;no genuine match
4.1.3engage respectfully in scientific argumentation using applied scientific explanations and empirical evidenceno genuine match
5. Scientific And Engineering Practices. The Student Knows The Contributions Of Scientists...5.1.1analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations and solutions by using empirical evidence, logical reasoning, and experimental and observational testing so as to encourage critical thinking by the student• Certify ED : Biotechnology (Video & VR) : Biotechnology - Unit 03 - Scientific Method: Experimental Design, Data Analysis, and Hypothesis Testing
• Certify ED : Biotechnology (Video & VR) : Biotechnology - Unit 03 - Scientific Method: Experimental Design, Data Analysis, and Hypothesis Testing
• Certify ED : Biotechnology (Video & VR) : Biotechnology - Unit 03 - Scientific Method: Experimental Design, Data Analysis, and Hypothesis Testing
• Certify ED : Biotechnology (Video & VR) : Biotechnology - Unit 03 - Scientific Method: Experimental Design, Data Analysis, and Hypothesis Testing
• Certify ED : Biotechnology (Video & VR) : Biotechnology - Unit 03 - Scientific Method: Experimental Design, Data Analysis, and Hypothesis Testing
5.1.2relate the impact of past and current research on scientific thought and society, including research methodology, cost-benefit analysis, and contributions of diverse scientists as related to the content;• Pointful Education : Robotics Applications and Careers : ROBO 10: Singularity
• Pointful Education : Robotics Applications and Careers : ROBO 01: What is a Robot?
• Pointful Education : Robotics Applications and Careers : ROBO 02: Robots in Factories
• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 04 - Agricultural Trends and Economic Impact
• Certify ED : Veterinary Science (Video & VR) : Veterinary Science - Unit 02: The Animal Industry: History and Current Issues
5.1.3research and explore resources such as museums, libraries, professional organizations, private companies, online platforms, and mentors employed in a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) field in order to investigate STEM careers• Core-LX : Career Exploration : Career Explorer — Find Your Path (pending)
• Pointful Education : Robotics Applications and Careers : ROBO 01: What is a Robot?
• Pointful Education : Drones: Remote Pilot Certification : DRONES 08: Drone Careers
• Pointful Education : Drones: Remote Pilot Certification : DRONES 08: Drone Careers
• Pointful Education : Drones: Remote Pilot Certification : DRONES 08: Drone Careers
6. The Student Develops A Supervised Agricultural Experience Program. The Student Is Expec...6.1.1plan, propose, conduct, document, and evaluate a supervised agricultural experience program as an experiential learning activity;no genuine match
6.1.2use appropriate record-keeping skills in a supervised agricultural experience program• Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 06: Agriscience Tools, Equipment, and Instruments
7. The Student Develops Leadership Skills Through Participation In An Agricultural Youth O...7.1.1participate in youth agricultural leadership opportunities• Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 07: Leadership and Citizenship Skills
• Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 07: Leadership and Citizenship Skills
• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 40 - Careers in Agricultural Science
7.1.2review and participate in a local program of activities;• Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 07: Leadership and Citizenship Skills
• Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 07: Leadership and Citizenship Skills
7.1.3create or update documentation of relevant agricultural experience such as community service, professional, or classroom experiences• Certify ED : Biotechnology (Video & VR) : Biotechnology - Unit 09 - Laboratory Techniques and Equipment Pt. 1
8. The Student Understands Interrelationships Between Plants, Soil, And People In Historic...8.1.1research and document major historical milestones related to plant and soil science in human civilization• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 01 - Agriculture Basics and Human Needs
• Open Textbooks : History and Science of Cultivated Plants (Open Textbook) : AG 03: History and Science of Cultivated Plants
8.1.2explain how humans have influenced plant selection and how plant selection has influenced civilization's development• Open Textbooks : History and Science of Cultivated Plants (Open Textbook) : AG 03: History and Science of Cultivated Plants
• Open Textbooks : History and Science of Cultivated Plants (Open Textbook) : AG 03: History and Science of Cultivated Plants
• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 01 - Agriculture Basics and Human Needs
8.1.3analyze the effect of soil properties on settlement of civilizations and migration;• Open Textbooks : Environmental Science : Environmental Science: Chapter 07
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 02: Soil Formation, Classification, and Mapping
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 02: Soil Formation, Classification, and Mapping
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 02: Soil Formation, Classification, and Mapping
8.1.4investigate and explain how plants have shaped major world economies• Open Textbooks : History and Science of Cultivated Plants (Open Textbook) : AG 03: History and Science of Cultivated Plants
• Open Textbooks : History and Science of Cultivated Plants (Open Textbook) : AG 03: History and Science of Cultivated Plants
• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 18 - Plant Propagation and Germination
• Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 04: Scientific Skills in Plant Science
9. The Student Identifies How Plants Grow And How Specialized Cells, Tissues, And Organs D...9.1.1describe the unique structure and function of organelles in plant cells• Open Textbooks : Concepts of Biology : COB: Unit 1: Chapter 03: Introduction to Cell Structure and Function
• Open Textbooks : Concepts of Biology : COB: Unit 1: Chapter 03: Introduction to Cell Structure and Function
• Open Textbooks : Anatomy & Physiology : Anatomy & Physiology 03: The Cellular Level of Organization
• Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 02: Safety, Scientific and Technological Principles of Agriscience Issues
• Open Textbooks : Concepts of Biology : COB: Unit 1: Chapter 03: Introduction to Cell Structure and Function
9.1.2explain the growth and division of plant cells• Open Textbooks : Anatomy & Physiology : Anatomy & Physiology 03: The Cellular Level of Organization
• Open Textbooks : Concepts of Biology : COB: Unit 2: Chapter 06: Introduction to Reproduction at the Cellular Level
• Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 04: Scientific Skills in Plant Science
• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 15 - Plant Growth and Life Cycles
• Certify ED : Animal Science (Video & VR) : Animal Science - Unit 05 - The Foundations of Animal Biology: Organ Systems, Cell Division, and Sexual Reproduction
9.1.3compare cells from different parts of the plant, including roots, stems, flowers, and leaves, to show specialization of structures and functions;• Gittel Grant : Environmental Engineering : Lesson 04: Plant Structure
• Gittel Grant : Environmental Engineering : Lesson 04: Plant Structure
• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 16 - Plant Parts and Processes
• Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 04: Scientific Skills in Plant Science
• Open Textbooks : Concepts of Biology : COB: Unit 1: Chapter 05: Introduction to Photosynthesis
9.1.4illustrate the levels of cellular organization in plants• Open Textbooks : Concepts of Biology : COB: Unit 1: Chapter 01: Introduction to Biology
• Open Textbooks : The Organ-ised Life of Animals : The Organ-ised Life of Animals: 01 Levels of Organisation, Homeostasis and Nomenclature
• Open Textbooks : The Organ-ised Life of Animals : The Organ-ised Life of Animals: 02 Tissues, Organs, Systems
• Open Textbooks : The Organ-ised Life of Animals : The Organ-ised Life of Animals: 02 Tissues, Organs, Systems
• Open Textbooks : Concepts of Biology : COB: Unit 1: Chapter 03: Introduction to Cell Structure and Function
10. The Student Develops A Knowledge Of Plant Anatomy And Functions. The Student Is Expecte...10.1.1describe the structure and function of plant parts, including roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 16 - Plant Parts and Processes
• Gittel Grant : Environmental Engineering : Lesson 04: Plant Structure
• Gittel Grant : Environmental Engineering : Lesson 04: Plant Structure
• Gittel Grant : Environmental Engineering : Lesson 04: Plant Structure
• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 21 - Forestry and Tree Anatomy
10.1.2compare the anatomy of monocots and dicotsno genuine match
10.1.3compare the various propagation methods for plants;• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 18 - Plant Propagation and Germination
• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 18 - Plant Propagation and Germination
10.1.4identify the functions of modified plant structures such as tubers, rhizomes, pseudo stems, and pitchers• TPC : TPC Building & Grounds Maintenance : 375 Landscaping Maintenance
11. The Student Develops An Understanding Of Plant Physiology And Nutrition. The Student Is...11.1.1explain the metabolic process of photosynthesis and cellular respiration• Open Textbooks : Concepts of Biology : COB: Unit 1: Chapter 04: Introduction to How Cells Obtain Energy
• Open Textbooks : Concepts of Biology : COB: Unit 1: Chapter 04: Introduction to How Cells Obtain Energy
11.1.2describe the role of mineral nutrition in the soil for plant development• TPC : TPC Building & Grounds Maintenance : 375 Landscaping Maintenance
• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 13 - Land Management and Soil Testing
• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 13 - Land Management and Soil Testing
11.1.3identify the essential nutrients in soil;• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 13 - Land Management and Soil Testing
• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 13 - Land Management and Soil Testing
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 05: Soil Chemistry
• Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 04: Scientific Skills in Plant Science
11.1.4describe the role of macronutrients and micronutrients in plants• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 17 - Floriculture, Nutrients, and Irrigation
• Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 04: Scientific Skills in Plant Science
• Open Textbooks : Environmental Science : Environmental Science: Chapter 10
12. The Student Analyzes Soil Science As It Relates To Plant And Human Activity. The Studen...12.1.1explain soil formation• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 11 - Soil Formation, Composition, and Ecosystems
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 02: Soil Formation, Classification, and Mapping
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 02: Soil Formation, Classification, and Mapping
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 02: Soil Formation, Classification, and Mapping
• Open Textbooks : Environmental Science : Environmental Science: Chapter 07
12.1.2investigate and document the properties of soils, including texture, horizons, structure, color, parent materials, and fertility• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 03: Soil Physics
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 03: Soil Physics
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 03: Soil Physics
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 02: Soil Formation, Classification, and Mapping
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 02: Soil Formation, Classification, and Mapping
12.1.3identify and classify soil orders• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 02: Soil Formation, Classification, and Mapping
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 02: Soil Formation, Classification, and Mapping
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 02: Soil Formation, Classification, and Mapping
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 02: Soil Formation, Classification, and Mapping
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 02: Soil Formation, Classification, and Mapping
12.1.4explain methods of soil conservation such as crop rotation, mulching, terracing, cover cropping, and contour plowing• Core-LX : All Lessons : Conservation Agriculture: Cover Crops, No-Till, and Non-Point Source Pollution (pending)
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 06: Soil Fertility and Management
• Open Textbooks : Farming as We Know It: How Humans are Impacting Agriculture : Farming as We Know It: How Humans are Impacting Agriculture
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 06: Soil Fertility and Management
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 06: Soil Fertility and Management
12.1.5describe the application of soil mechanics to buildings, landscapes, and crop production• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 12 - Land Use
• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 13 - Land Management and Soil Testing
• Core-LX : NCCER 17 - Earthmoving Fundamentals and Soil Math NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations Level 1 : NCCER 17 - Earthmoving Fundamentals and Soil Math NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations Level 1
• Core-LX : NCCER 17 - Earthmoving Fundamentals and Soil Math NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations Level 1 : NCCER 17 - Earthmoving Fundamentals and Soil Math NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations Level 1
• Core-LX : NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations L1 : Earthmoving Fundamentals and Soil Math (pending)
12.1.6research and explain soil management practices such as tillage trials and sustainable soil management practices• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 02: Soil Formation, Classification, and Mapping
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 04: Soil Biology
• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 13 - Land Management and Soil Testing
• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 38 - Production Practices and Sustainability
• Core-LX : All Lessons : Agribusiness: Agricultural Inputs Distribution and Farm Policy (pending)
12.1.7practice and explain soil evaluations related to experiential activities such as land judging• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 12 - Land Use
• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 13 - Land Management and Soil Testing
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 02: Soil Formation, Classification, and Mapping
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 02: Soil Formation, Classification, and Mapping
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 02: Soil Formation, Classification, and Mapping
12.1.8evaluate and determine soil health through soil testing;• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 13 - Land Management and Soil Testing
• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 13 - Land Management and Soil Testing
• Pointful Education : Agriscience II : Agriscience_02 05: Plant Production Systems Part II
• Pointful Education : Agriscience II : Agriscience_02 05: Plant Production Systems Part II
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 06: Soil Fertility and Management
12.1.9analyze concepts of soil ecology• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 11 - Soil Formation, Composition, and Ecosystems
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 04: Soil Biology
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 04: Soil Biology
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 04: Soil Biology
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 04: Soil Biology
13. The Student Maps The Process Of Soil Formation Influenced By Weathering, Including Eros...13.1.1illustrate the role of weathering in soil formations• Open Textbooks : Introduction to Earth Science, Second Edition : Intro to Earth Science: 05 Weathering, Erosion, and Sedimentary Rocks
• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 11 - Soil Formation, Composition, and Ecosystems
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 02: Soil Formation, Classification, and Mapping
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 02: Soil Formation, Classification, and Mapping
• Open Textbooks : Introduction to Earth Science, Second Edition : Intro to Earth Science: 01 Understanding Science
13.1.2distinguish between chemical weathering and mechanical weathering• Open Textbooks : Introduction to Earth Science, Second Edition : Intro to Earth Science: 05 Weathering, Erosion, and Sedimentary Rocks
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 02: Soil Formation, Classification, and Mapping
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 02: Soil Formation, Classification, and Mapping
• Open Textbooks : Introduction to Earth Science, Second Edition : Intro to Earth Science: 13 Deserts and Glaciers
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 02: Soil Formation, Classification, and Mapping
13.1.3identify geological formations that result from differing weathering processes;• Open Textbooks : Introduction to Earth Science, Second Edition : Intro to Earth Science: 05 Weathering, Erosion, and Sedimentary Rocks
• Open Textbooks : Introduction to Earth Science, Second Edition : Intro to Earth Science: 13 Deserts and Glaciers
• Open Textbooks : Introduction to Earth Science, Second Edition : Intro to Earth Science: 04 Igneous Processes and Volcanoes
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 02: Soil Formation, Classification, and Mapping
• Open Textbooks : Introduction to Earth Science, Second Edition : Intro to Earth Science: 01 Understanding Science
13.1.4describe the role of biotic factors in soil formation• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 11 - Soil Formation, Composition, and Ecosystems
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 02: Soil Formation, Classification, and Mapping
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 02: Soil Formation, Classification, and Mapping
• Open Textbooks : Environmental Science : Environmental Science: Chapter 07
• Open Textbooks : Environmental Science : Environmental Science: Chapter 09
14. The Student Explains The Relationship Of Biotic And Abiotic Factors Within Habitats And...14.1.1identify and define plant populations, ecosystems, communities, and biomes• Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 03: Environmental Principles in the Agricultural Industry
• Open Textbooks : Environmental Science : Environmental Science: Chapter 01
14.1.2distinguish between native and introduced plants in an ecosystemno genuine match
14.1.3investigate and describe characteristics of native and introduced plants• Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 04: Scientific Skills in Plant Science
• Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 04: Scientific Skills in Plant Science
14.1.4make observations and compile data about fluctuations in abiotic cyclesno genuine match
14.1.5describe the effects of fluctuations in abiotic cycles on local ecosystems;• Open Textbooks : Environmental Science : Environmental Science: Chapter 01
• Open Textbooks : Environmental Science : Environmental Science: Chapter 07
• Open Textbooks : Environmental Science : Environmental Science: Chapter 08
14.1.6describe potential positive and negative impacts of human activity such as pest control, hydroponics, monoculture planting, and sustainable agriculture on ecosystems• Open Textbooks : Environmental Science : Environmental Science: Chapter 01
• Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 06: Plant Pest Control
• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 19 - Pests, Plant Diseases, and Pesticides
• Pointful Education : Agriscience II : Agriscience_02 04: Plant Production Systems Part I
• Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 06: Plant Pest Control
15. The Student Evaluates Components Of Plant Science As They Relate To Crop Production And...15.1.1analyze the genetics and evolution of various crops• Open Textbooks : History and Science of Cultivated Plants (Open Textbook) : AG 03: History and Science of Cultivated Plants
• Open Textbooks : History and Science of Cultivated Plants (Open Textbook) : AG 03: History and Science of Cultivated Plants
15.1.2identify and classify plants according to taxonomy• Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 04: Scientific Skills in Plant Science
• TPC : TPC Building & Grounds Maintenance : 375 Landscaping Maintenance
15.1.3identify characteristics related to seed quality, including mechanical damage, viability, and grade• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 18 - Plant Propagation and Germination
15.1.4identify plant pests and diseases using laboratory equipment such as microscopes, test kits, and technology• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 19 - Pests, Plant Diseases, and Pesticides
• Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 04: Scientific Skills in Plant Science
• Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 06: Plant Pest Control
• Certify ED : Biotechnology (Video & VR) : Biotechnology - Unit 10 - Laboratory Techniques and Equipment Pt. 2
• Certify ED : Biotechnology (Video & VR) : Biotechnology - Unit 10 - Laboratory Techniques and Equipment Pt. 2
15.1.5evaluate the effectiveness of plant management practices, including germination tests, plant spacing trials, and fertilizer tests• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 18 - Plant Propagation and Germination
• Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 04: Plant Production Services
• Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 05: Plant and Crop Fertilization and Irrigation
• Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 04: Scientific Skills in Plant Science
• Pointful Education : Agriscience II : Agriscience_02 05: Plant Production Systems Part II
15.1.6analyze trends in crop species and varieties grown locally in Texas and the United States and how trends affect producers and consumers;• Open Textbooks : History and Science of Cultivated Plants (Open Textbook) : AG 03: History and Science of Cultivated Plants
15.1.7investigate and identify recent advancements in plant and soil science such as biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and drone, infrared, and sensor technologies• Pointful Education : Robotics Applications and Careers : ROBO 04: Robots on the Farm
• Pointful Education : Robotics Applications and Careers : ROBO 04: Robots on the Farm
• Certify ED : Drone (Video & VR) : Drone - Unit 01 - The Evolution and Components of Unmanned Aircraft Systems
• Certify ED : Fundamentals of Robotics (Video & VR) : Fundamentals of Robotics - Unit 10 - Software Foundations of Robotics: AI, ML, and Programming Environments
• Open Textbooks : History and Science of Cultivated Plants (Open Textbook) : AG 03: History and Science of Cultivated Plants
16. The Student Describes The Relationship Between Resources Within Environmental Systems. ...16.1.1summarize and evaluate methods of land use and management• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 02: Soil Formation, Classification, and Mapping
• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 12 - Land Use
• Open Textbooks : Environmental Science : Environmental Science: Chapter 03
• Core-LX : All Lessons : Conservation Agriculture: Cover Crops, No-Till, and Non-Point Source Pollution (pending)
• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 38 - Production Practices and Sustainability
16.1.2identify sources, quality, and conservation of water in plant production• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 17 - Floriculture, Nutrients, and Irrigation
• Open Textbooks : Rural Water Supply : Rural Water Supply: 02 Install Residential Water Treatment Systems
• Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 05: Plant and Crop Fertilization and Irrigation
• Open Textbooks : Intro to Irrigation Water Management Principles : Intro to Irrigation Water Management Principles
• Open Textbooks : Intro to Irrigation Water Management Principles : Intro to Irrigation Water Management Principles
16.1.3explore and describe conservation practices such as rainwater collection, water- conserving irrigation systems, and use of biofuels• Open Textbooks : Water Services and Distribution Systems : Water ServiceDistribution Systems: 04 Describe Alternative Green Water Supply Systems
• Open Textbooks : Water Services and Distribution Systems : Water ServiceDistribution Systems: 04 Describe Alternative Green Water Supply Systems
• Open Textbooks : Water Services and Distribution Systems : Water ServiceDistribution Systems: 04 Describe Alternative Green Water Supply Systems
• Core-LX : All Lessons : Conservation Agriculture: Cover Crops, No-Till, and Non-Point Source Pollution (pending)
• Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 07: Maintenance of Facilities, Tools, and Equipment
16.1.4analyze and evaluate the economic significance and interdependence of components of the environment• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 04 - Agricultural Trends and Economic Impact
• Open Textbooks : History and Science of Cultivated Plants (Open Textbook) : AG 03: History and Science of Cultivated Plants
• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 04 - Agricultural Trends and Economic Impact
• Pointful Education : Agriscience II : Agriscience_02 07: Global Economy Part I
• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 38 - Production Practices and Sustainability
16.1.5debate the impact of human activity and technology on soil health and plant productivity• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 06: Soil Fertility and Management
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 04: Soil Biology
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 04: Soil Biology
• Core-LX : All Lessons : Conservation Agriculture: Cover Crops, No-Till, and Non-Point Source Pollution (pending)
• Open Textbooks : Environmental Science : Environmental Science: Chapter 07
16.1.6research and summarize the impact of natural disasters on soil health and plant productivity;• Open Textbooks : Environmental Science : Environmental Science: Chapter 06
• Open Textbooks : Environmental Science : Environmental Science: Chapter 07
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 04: Soil Biology
• Open Textbooks : Environmental Science : Environmental Science: Chapter 09
• Open Textbooks : Environmental Science : Environmental Science: Chapter 02
16.1.7explain how regional changes in the environment may have a global effect• Open Textbooks : Introduction to Earth Science, Second Edition : Intro to Earth Science: 15 Global Climate Change
• Open Textbooks : Environmental Science : Environmental Science: Chapter 08
• TPC : TPC Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Training : 432 Refrigerants and Refrigerant Oils
• Open Textbooks : History and Science of Cultivated Plants (Open Textbook) : AG 03: History and Science of Cultivated Plants
• Open Textbooks : Environmental Science : Environmental Science: Chapter 02
17. The Student Describes The Dynamics Of Soil On Watersheds And Its Effects On Plant Growt...17.1.1identify and record the characteristics of a local watershed such as average annual rainfall, runoff patterns, aquifers, location of water basins, and surface reservoirs;• Open Textbooks : Introduction to Earth Science, Second Edition : Intro to Earth Science: 11 Water
• TPC : TPC Waste Water Treatment : 381 Introduction to Water Technology
• TPC : TPC Waste Water Treatment : 381 Introduction to Water Technology
• Open Textbooks : Rural Water Supply : Rural Water Supply: 02 Install Residential Water Treatment Systems
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 06: Soil Fertility and Management
17.1.2analyze the impact of floods, drought, irrigation, urbanization, and industrialization in a watershed• Core-LX : All Lessons : Conservation Agriculture: Cover Crops, No-Till, and Non-Point Source Pollution (pending)
• Open Textbooks : Environmental Science : Environmental Science: Chapter 02
• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 12 - Land Use
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 06: Soil Fertility and Management
• Open Textbooks : Intro to Irrigation Water Management Principles : Intro to Irrigation Water Management Principles
18. The Student Analyzes Plant And Soil Science As It Relates To Plant And Soil Relationshi...18.1.1explain the importance and interrelationship of soil and plants• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 11 - Soil Formation, Composition, and Ecosystems
• TPC : TPC Building & Grounds Maintenance : 375 Landscaping Maintenance
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 04: Soil Biology
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 04: Soil Biology
• Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 03: Environmental Principles in the Agricultural Industry
18.1.2compare soil and plants in agricultural and urban settings• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 11 - Soil Formation, Composition, and Ecosystems
• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 12 - Land Use
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 06: Soil Fertility and Management
• Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 04: Soil Biology
• Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 03: Environmental Principles in the Agricultural Industry
18.1.3explain growing plants without soil (hydroponic techniques);• Gittel Grant : Environmental Engineering : Lesson 03: Hydroponics
• Gittel Grant : Environmental Engineering : Lesson 03: Hydroponics
• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 39 - Production Systems
18.1.4evaluate advantages and disadvantages of hydroponics• Gittel Grant : Environmental Engineering : Lesson 03: Hydroponics
• Gittel Grant : Environmental Engineering : Lesson 03: Hydroponics
• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 39 - Production Systems
19. The Student Demonstrates Skills Related To The Human, Scientific, And Technological Dim...19.1.1describe the growth and development of major agricultural crops in Texas such as cotton, corn, sorghum, sugarcane, wheat, and rice• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 15 - Plant Growth and Life Cycles
• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 15 - Plant Growth and Life Cycles
• Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 04: Plant Production Services
• Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 04: Plant Production Services
• Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 04: Plant Production Services
19.1.2apply principles of genetics and plant breeding to plant production• Open Textbooks : History and Science of Cultivated Plants (Open Textbook) : AG 03: History and Science of Cultivated Plants
• Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 02: Safety, Scientific and Technological Principles of Agriscience Issues
• Open Textbooks : Concepts of Biology : COB: Unit 2: Chapter 08: Introduction to Patterns of Inheritance
• Open Textbooks : History and Science of Cultivated Plants (Open Textbook) : AG 03: History and Science of Cultivated Plants
• Pointful Education : Agriscience II : Agriscience_02 02: Livestock Reproduction
19.1.3illustrate the development of new crop varieties that are developed over time• Open Textbooks : History and Science of Cultivated Plants (Open Textbook) : AG 03: History and Science of Cultivated Plants
• Open Textbooks : History and Science of Cultivated Plants (Open Textbook) : AG 03: History and Science of Cultivated Plants
• Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 04: Plant Production Services
• Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 04: Plant Production Services
• Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 04: Plant Production Services
19.1.4design and conduct investigations to test principles of genetics;• Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 02: Safety, Scientific and Technological Principles of Agriscience Issues
• Open Textbooks : Concepts of Biology : COB: Unit 2: Chapter 08: Introduction to Patterns of Inheritance
• Open Textbooks : History and Science of Cultivated Plants (Open Textbook) : AG 03: History and Science of Cultivated Plants
• Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 02: Safety, Scientific and Technological Principles of Agriscience Issues
• Open Textbooks : History and Science of Cultivated Plants (Open Textbook) : AG 03: History and Science of Cultivated Plants
19.1.5identify and test alternative growing methods such as hydroponics and aquaponics used in plant production• Pointful Education : Agriscience II : Agriscience_02 04: Plant Production Systems Part I
• Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 39 - Production Systems
• Pointful Education : Agriscience II : Agriscience_02 04: Plant Production Systems Part I
• Pointful Education : Agriscience II : Agriscience_02 04: Plant Production Systems Part I
• Pointful Education : Agriscience II : Agriscience_02 04: Plant Production Systems Part I

Coverage Summary

Core-LX delivers strong coverage of this TEKS course at 92% of sub-standards aligned.

Primary publishers contributing alignment: Open Textbooks (135), Certify ED (79), Pointful Education (65), Core-LX (30), Gittel Grant (11).

Gap-closure roadmap (7 sub-standards not yet aligned, grouped by strand):

  • Strand 4. Scientific And Engineering Practices. The Student Develops Evidence-Based Explanations ...: 3 sub-standard(s) — candidate for a focused Gap Lesson
  • Strand 6. The Student Develops A Supervised Agricultural Experience Program. The Student Is Expec...: 1 sub-standard(s) — candidate for a focused Gap Lesson
  • Strand 10. The Student Develops A Knowledge Of Plant Anatomy And Functions. The Student Is Expecte...: 1 sub-standard(s) — candidate for a focused Gap Lesson
  • Strand 14. The Student Explains The Relationship Of Biotic And Abiotic Factors Within Habitats And...: 2 sub-standard(s) — candidate for a focused Gap Lesson
Eligible for Gap Lesson / Gap Lab generation — coverage exceeds the 85% threshold; any remaining sub-standard gaps will be closed by auto-generated lessons in the next pipeline phase.

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