Science 7-12

Course Content

Summary of what participants can expect during the webinar series:

This webinar series covers key topics for the Science 7-12 TExES exam. It begins with safety in science education, focusing on regulations, hazard identification, and safe practices. The nature of science and scientific inquiry is also explored. Physics concepts are covered, including motion, displacement, velocity, acceleration, Newton's laws, and gravitational and electromagnetic forces. Chemistry topics include the characteristics of matter, atomic structure, gas properties, and the ideal gas law. The series concludes with Earth science, examining the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, plate tectonics, and processes like weathering and erosion.

Your Expert Tutors

Stephen Gruber

Co-Director of the UHCLTeach program

Dr. Stephen Gruber, Co-Director of the UHCLTeach program, holds a degree in STEM Curriculum and Instruction and brings extensive experience in teacher preparation, including instruction in Research Methods and Project Based Instruction courses. With certifications in TExES Science 6-8, TExES Science 7-12, and TExES Life Science, he draws from seven years of teaching middle school science and five years in high school (biology, chemistry, and physics) in the Houston area. Dr. Gruber's expertise and passion for science education are evident in his leadership of the Core 4-8 and TExES 7-12 Science Webinar Series.