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Spatial Technology and Remote Sensing
Information Technology · Texas TEKS
| Strand | Standard ID | Standard Statement | Covered? | CLX Match List |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. The Student Demonstrates Knowledge Of The Gis Field And Gis-Related Careers. The Studen... | 1.1.1 | identify employment and career opportunities in spatial technology and remote sensing related GIS fields | ✅ | • Core-LX : Career Exploration : Career Explorer — Find Your Path (pending) • 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 : Plumbing (Video & VR) : Plumbing - Unit 01 - Plumbing Career Opportunities and Career Ladders • Certify ED : Hospitality Management : Hospitality - Unit 01 - Hospitality Fundamentals |
| 1.1.2 | describe and explore career preparation learning experiences, including job shadowing, mentoring, apprenticeship training, and preparation programs | ✅ | • Core-LX : Career Exploration : Career Explorer — Find Your Path (pending) • Certify ED : Plumbing (Video & VR) : Plumbing - Unit 02 - Plumbing Apprenticeship Programs • Certify ED : Plumbing (Video & VR) : Plumbing - Unit 01 - Plumbing Career Opportunities and Career Ladders • Pointful Education : Career Exploration in Finance : CEIF 07: High School, College and Internship Preparation • Pointful Education : Career Exploration in Finance : CEIF 07: High School, College and Internship Preparation | |
| 1.1.3 | identify industry certifications for GIS-related careers, including careers that use or benefit from spatial technology; | ✅ | • Core-LX : Career Exploration : Career Explorer — Find Your Path (pending) • Pointful Education : Career Exploration in Finance : CEIF 09: Succeeding on the Job • Pointful Education : Future of Home Construction : FHC 07: Careers in Home Construction • Certify ED : Early Childhood Education (Video & VR) : Early Childhood Education - Unit 01 - Career Opportunities in Early Childhood Education • Certify ED : Early Childhood Education (Video & VR) : Early Childhood Education - Unit 01 - Career Opportunities in Early Childhood Education | |
| 1.1.4 | analyze and discuss ethical issues related to the field of spatial technology and remote sensing technology and spatial technology and remote sensing technology projects | ✅ | • Certify ED : Animal Health and Disease Management : Animal Health and Disease Management: 07 Animal Welfare & Ethics • Certify ED : Companion Animals : Companion Animals: 08. Business & Leadership Components • Certify ED : Emergency Medical Response (Video&VR) : Emergency Medical Response - Unit 03 - Ethics, Consent, and Legal Responsibilities • Pointful Education : Career Exploration in Healthcare : Module 05: The Healthcare Information Technology Manager • OpenStax : Introduction to Business : 2.2 How Organizations Influence Ethical Conduct (pending) | |
| 2. The Student Applies Basic Gis Software Knowledge And Skills To Explore The Use Of Vario... | 2.1.1 | identify and use Mercator map projection | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Introduction to Geographic Information Systems : Intro to GIS: 04 Representing Earth |
| 2.1.2 | identify and use Albers conic map projection; | ❌ | no genuine match | |
| 2.1.3 | research and explain the evolution of and need for different map projections | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Introduction to Geographic Information Systems : Intro to GIS: 04 Representing Earth | |
| 3. The Student Explores The Application Of Gps Technology. The Student Is Expected To: | 3.1.1 | define and use data terminology related to GPS | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Geographic Information Systems and Cartography : GIS and Cartography: 03 Spatial and Nonspatial Data |
| 3.1.2 | identify and use appropriately GPS receiver components | ✅ | • Core-LX : All Lessons : Public Safety Technology: GPS/AVL and Missing Persons Alert Systems (pending) | |
| 3.1.3 | describe various applications of GPS coordinates such as locating fire hydrants, extinguishers, lighting, and parking lots; | ✅ | • Core-LX : All Lessons : Public Safety Technology: GPS/AVL and Missing Persons Alert Systems (pending) | |
| 3.1.4 | compare the accuracy of GPS coordinates from different receivers such as smartphones, tablets, and GPS handheld devices | ✅ | • Core-LX : All Lessons : Public Safety Technology: GPS/AVL and Missing Persons Alert Systems (pending) | |
| 4. The Student Demonstrates Knowledge And Understanding Of The Types And Components Of Unm... | 4.1.1 | identify major components of aerial, terrestrial, and submersible remote sensing platforms | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Space Systems: Emerging Technologies and Operations : Space Systems: ET&O: SECTION 02: SPACE CHALLENGES AND OPERATIONS |
| 4.1.2 | determine the most appropriate remote sensing platform to use based on various conditions | ❌ | no genuine match | |
| 4.1.3 | differentiate the types of sensing systems used by each type of platform, including active, passive, spectrometer, radar, LiDAR, scatter meter, and laser altimeter platforms; | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Space Systems: Emerging Technologies and Operations : Space Systems: ET&O: SECTION 02: SPACE CHALLENGES AND OPERATIONS | |
| 4.1.4 | compare situations in which different unmanned remote sensing platforms and sensing systems might be used | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Space Systems: Emerging Technologies and Operations : Space Systems: ET&O: SECTION 02: SPACE CHALLENGES AND OPERATIONS | |
| 5. The Student Demonstrates Skills Related To Gis Data Analysis. The Student Is Expected To: | 5.1.1 | evaluate findings and potential problems using GIS data | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Introduction to Geographic Information Systems : Intro to GIS: 05 GIS Data Models • Open Textbooks : Introduction to Geographic Information Systems : Intro to GIS: 05 GIS Data Models • Open Textbooks : Introduction to Geographic Information Systems : Intro to GIS: 05 GIS Data Models • Open Textbooks : Introduction to Geographic Information Systems : Intro to GIS: 05 GIS Data Models • Open Textbooks : Introduction to Geographic Information Systems : Intro to GIS: 05 GIS Data Models |
| 5.1.2 | create models that represent collected GIS data | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Introduction to Geographic Information Systems : Intro to GIS: 05 GIS Data Models • Open Textbooks : Introduction to Geographic Information Systems : Intro to GIS: 05 GIS Data Models • Open Textbooks : Geographic Information Systems and Cartography : GIS and Cartography: 04 Geospatial Data Models • Open Textbooks : Geographic Information Systems and Cartography : GIS and Cartography: 04 Geospatial Data Models | |
| 5.1.3 | create, query, map, and analyze cell-based raster data; | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Introduction to Geographic Information Systems : Intro to GIS: 05 GIS Data Models • Open Textbooks : Introduction to Geographic Information Systems : Intro to GIS: 05 GIS Data Models • Open Textbooks : Introduction to Geographic Information Systems : Intro to GIS: 05 GIS Data Models • Open Textbooks : Geographic Information Systems and Cartography : GIS and Cartography: 08 Raster Data and Imagery Analysis • Open Textbooks : Geographic Information Systems and Cartography : GIS and Cartography: 08 Raster Data and Imagery Analysis | |
| 5.1.4 | analyze density, distance, and proximity of various data points using spatial analyst tools | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Introduction to Geographic Information Systems : Intro to GIS: 05 GIS Data Models • Open Textbooks : Introduction to Geographic Information Systems : Intro to GIS: 05 GIS Data Models • Open Textbooks : Geographic Information Systems and Cartography : GIS and Cartography: 08 Raster Data and Imagery Analysis • Open Textbooks : Geographic Information Systems and Cartography : GIS and Cartography: 08 Raster Data and Imagery Analysis | |
| 6. The Student Analyzes Geospatial Socioeconomic Data To Create Three-Dimensional Maps To ... | 6.1.1 | identify key sources of and gather and organize geospatial socioeconomic data | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Geographic Information Systems and Cartography : GIS and Cartography: 02 Spatially Representing Earth • Open Textbooks : Geographic Information Systems and Cartography : GIS and Cartography: 03 Spatial and Nonspatial Data • Open Textbooks : Introduction to Geographic Information Systems : Intro to GIS: 02 Data and Information • Open Textbooks : Geographic Information Systems and Cartography : GIS and Cartography: 05 Geospatial Data Management • Core-LX : Microsoft Excel Associate Certification Prep : 08 Excel Certification Readiness |
| 6.1.2 | plan, organize, and create thematic maps | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Geographic Information Systems and Cartography : GIS and Cartography: 06 Geospatial Data Characteristics and Visualization • Open Textbooks : Geographic Information Systems and Cartography : GIS and Cartography: 09 Cartographic Principles • Open Textbooks : Introduction to Geographic Information Systems : Intro to GIS: 03 Cartographic Principles • Open Textbooks : Introduction to Geographic Information Systems : Intro to GIS: 04 Representing Earth • Open Textbooks : Geographic Information Systems and Cartography : GIS and Cartography: 06 Geospatial Data Characteristics and Visualization | |
| 6.1.3 | convert two-dimensional themes to a three-dimensional map to demonstrate features, distributions, and themes; | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Architectural Design I : Architecture_01 Arch 13: Three-Dimensional Drawing Part I • Pointful Education : Architectural Design I : Architecture_01 Arch 13: Three-Dimensional Drawing Part I • Pointful Education : Architectural Design I : Architecture_01 Arch 13: Three-Dimensional Drawing Part I • Core-LX : Principles of Data Science : Principles of Data Science - Chapter 09: Visualizing Data • Core-LX : Principles of Data Science : Principles of Data Science - Chapter 09: Visualizing Data | |
| 6.1.4 | interpret, draw conclusions about, and justify findings related to geospatial socioeconomic data | ✅ | • Core-LX : Principles of Data Science : Principles of Data Science - Chapter 10: Reporting Results • Open Textbooks : Geographic Information Systems and Cartography : GIS and Cartography: 06 Geospatial Data Characteristics and Visualization • Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 05: Best Practices for Creating Business Deliverables Part II • Open Textbooks : Geographic Information Systems and Cartography : GIS and Cartography: 06 Geospatial Data Characteristics and Visualization • Core-LX : Principles of Data Science : Principles of Data Science - Chapter 04: Inferential Statistics and Modeling | |
| 7. The Student Uses Spatial Technology To Develop And Analyze A Location Map. The Student ... | 7.1.1 | identify and collect data using GPS and unmanned systems and identify the boundaries and topography of a location | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Geographic Information Systems and Cartography : GIS and Cartography: 04 Geospatial Data Models • Certify ED : Drone (Video & VR) : Drone - Unit 01 - The Evolution and Components of Unmanned Aircraft Systems • Certify ED : Drone (Video & VR) : Drone - Unit 01 - The Evolution and Components of Unmanned Aircraft Systems • Core-LX : All Lessons : Public Safety Technology: GPS/AVL and Missing Persons Alert Systems (pending) |
| 7.1.2 | analyze how the location of a community impacts resources and hardships such as jobs or traffic in the community | ✅ | • Pointful Education : LEED Green Associate : LEED 03: Location, Transportation, and Sustainable Sites • Pointful Education : LEED Green Associate : LEED 03: Location, Transportation, and Sustainable Sites • Pointful Education : LEED Green Associate : LEED 03: Location, Transportation, and Sustainable Sites • Pointful Education : Transportation Technologies : TRANSPORT 04: Self-driving Cars in Society | |
| 7.1.3 | create a map of a location that includes buildings and facilities, adjacent streets, and transportation sites using GIS software; | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Geographic Information Systems and Cartography : GIS and Cartography: 02 Spatially Representing Earth • Open Textbooks : Geographic Information Systems and Cartography : GIS and Cartography: 03 Spatial and Nonspatial Data • Open Textbooks : Geographic Information Systems and Cartography : GIS and Cartography: 04 Geospatial Data Models • Open Textbooks : Geographic Information Systems and Cartography : GIS and Cartography: 09 Cartographic Principles • Open Textbooks : Geographic Information Systems and Cartography : GIS and Cartography: 09 Cartographic Principles | |
| 7.1.4 | develop a map that includes categories for a facility's features such as restrooms, spaces allocated for core activities, emergency equipment, and excavation routes | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Geographic Information Systems and Cartography : GIS and Cartography: 04 Geospatial Data Models • Open Textbooks : Geographic Information Systems and Cartography : GIS and Cartography: 09 Cartographic Principles • Open Textbooks : Geographic Information Systems and Cartography : GIS and Cartography: 09 Cartographic Principles • Pointful Education : LEED Green Associate : LEED 03: Location, Transportation, and Sustainable Sites • Pointful Education : LEED Green Associate : LEED 03: Location, Transportation, and Sustainable Sites | |
| 8. The Student Documents Spatial Technology Knowledge And Skills. The Student Is Expected To: | 8.1.1 | create a spatial technology and remote sensing portfolio that includes attainment of technical skill competencies and samples of work such as location maps and spatial technology and remote sensing-based reports; | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Introduction to Geographic Information Systems : Intro to GIS: 05 GIS Data Models • Open Textbooks : Geographic Information Systems and Cartography : GIS and Cartography: 08 Raster Data and Imagery Analysis • Open Textbooks : Space Systems: Emerging Technologies and Operations : Space Systems: ET&O: SECTION 02: SPACE CHALLENGES AND OPERATIONS |
| 8.1.2 | present a portfolio to peers or interested stakeholders | ✅ | • Core-LX : ELA English I : ELA English 1: Unit 08 Inquiry & Research |
Coverage Summary
Core-LX delivers strong coverage of this TEKS course at 93% of sub-standards aligned.
Primary publishers contributing alignment: Open Textbooks (47), Pointful Education (17), Core-LX (13), Certify ED (11), OpenStax (1).
Gap-closure roadmap (2 sub-standards not yet aligned, grouped by strand):
- Strand 2. The Student Applies Basic Gis Software Knowledge And Skills To Explore The Use Of Vario...: 1 sub-standard(s) — candidate for a focused Gap Lesson
- Strand 4. The Student Demonstrates Knowledge And Understanding Of The Types And Components Of Unm...: 1 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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