By Iman Howard, Group Manager for STEM Content
Calling all Texas high school science teachers!
Khan Academy and ExxonMobil Foundation have partnered up to open the doors to STEM education in Texas! Thanks to funding from ExxonMobil Foundation, we are delighted to announce the release of our new high school courses in biology, chemistry, and physics—just in time for the 2024-25 school year! Thoughtfully aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) science standards, these courses are designed to provide robust, comprehensive support that’s tailored to meet Texas-specific educational goals. Additionally, we have developed detailed teacher guides to accompany each unit in these courses. These guides offer valuable insights into common student misconceptions, clear lesson objectives, practical implementation strategies, teaching tips, engaging classroom activities, and exciting science phenomena to ignite students’ curiosity and help them draw connections between science and the world around them.
Biology: Exploring life on Every level
Our new high school biology course offers a deep dive into the core principles and complex systems that shape life on Earth, from genetics and biodiversity to ecosystems and evolutionary processes. Through engaging articles and videos, students will explore biological structures and functions across multiple levels, from individual cells to entire organisms and ecosystems. They will also delve into mechanisms of genetic inheritance, analyze energy flow and matter cycling within ecosystems, and apply scientific reasoning to understand how evolutionary processes drive life’s diversity.
This course connects biology to real-world issues such as climate change and biodiversity conservation, making learning relevant and impactful. With access to more than 40 new exercise sets, students can develop a well-rounded mastery of biology through both conceptual and applied problem types. Whether it explains the biology behind medical innovations like gene therapy or it explores the impacts of invasive species, our instructional content ensures students are engaged and ready to apply their knowledge in meaningful contexts.
Chemistry: Understanding the central science
Our chemistry course brings the central science to life by helping students explore matter at its most fundamental level and understand how atomic theory explains the behavior of matter. Through our new articles and videos, students will learn about the periodic table, predict chemical interactions, and explore the effects of temperature and pressure on gasses and solutions. They will also investigate the relationship between matter and energy, including heat transfer and radioactivity.
With 70 new exercise sets, this course provides ample opportunities for students to check their understanding and apply their knowledge. By engaging with real-world scenarios like the neutralization of acids and bases or the combustion of hydrocarbons, students can see chemistry in action. This practical approach not only builds a strong foundation in chemistry but also helps students appreciate its relevance in everyday life and critical scientific processes.
Physics: Discovering the principles of the universe
Our physics course invites students to explore the fundamental principles that govern the universe, from forces and energy to electromagnetism. Through our new video series, students will learn to explain everyday observations, such as the motion of a ball, static electricity, and the physics behind engineering feats like space rockets and electricity generation.
With more than 50 new exercise sets, students can develop a well-rounded mastery of physics through a variety of item types that challenge them to apply concepts both conceptually and mathematically. By connecting physics to real-world phenomena and engineering achievements, this course ensures that students not only understand theoretical principles, but that they also appreciate the practical applications in order to make our world function safely and more efficiently.
Transform your science instruction with TEKS-aligned courses
By integrating Khan Academy’s TEKS-aligned high school courses in biology, chemistry, and physics into your classroom, you can enhance instructional strategies, support differentiated learning, and ensure your students meet the rigorous expectations of the TEKS standards. Explore these new courses to transform your science instruction and boost student achievement in the upcoming school year.
Let’s work together to inspire Texas students with the wonders of science and equip them with the skills and knowledge they need to excel.
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By Iman Howard, Group Manager for STEM Content Calling all Texas high school science teachers! Khan Academy and ExxonMobil Foundation have partnered up to open the doors to STEM education in Texas! Thanks to funding from ExxonMobil Foundation, we are delighted to announce the release of our new high school courses in biology, chemistry, and
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