Driver Education, Fine Arts, and Science
Driver Education
Learning to drive is a major step toward independence—and it’s also a serious responsibility.
At Tooele County School District, our Driver Education Program is here to help students build the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to become safe, responsible drivers.
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- Why Driver Education Matters
- What We Offer
- Our Commitment
- How to Earn a Utah Driver's License (Ages 15–17)
- District vs. Private Driver Education Options
- Is TCSD Driver Education or Private Driver Education Better for Me?
- How to Enroll in Driver Education
- Driver Education Class Structure
- Behind-the-Wheel Instruction (BTW)
- What Happens After Behind-the-Wheel Drives?
- Drive Test: What You Need to Know
- How to Acquire Your Utah Driver's License
Why Driver Education Matters
Motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of injury and death among teens. That’s why driver education is more than just learning how to operate a car—it’s about developing good habits, understanding the rules of the road, and learning how to make smart decisions behind the wheel.
Our program is designed to support students through every step of the process, from classroom instruction to hands-on driving practice. We follow all guidelines set by the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) and meet the legal requirements outlined in Utah Administrative Code R277-746, ensuring that our curriculum is thorough, up-to-date, and focused on safety.
What We Offer
Tooele County School District provides a comprehensive driver education experience that includes:
- Classroom or Online Instruction: Students can choose between in-person classes or a state-approved online course to learn the basics of driving, traffic laws, and risk management.
- Behind-the-Wheel Training: Our certified instructors guide students through real-world driving scenarios, including city streets, highways, and parking maneuvers.
- Road Skills Testing: Students who complete the program may be eligible to take their road test through our district or at the Driver's License Division (DLD).
Our Commitment
We’re committed to helping students become lifelong safe drivers. Our instructors are certified, experienced, and patient. We also work closely with parents and guardians to ensure students get the support they need both in and out of the car.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking for specific details about scheduling, fees, or licensing, this site is your go-to resource for everything related to driver education in Tooele County.
How to Earn a Utah Driver's License (Ages 15–17)
Here’s a simple breakdown of the steps students must follow to earn a driver's license in Utah. These steps follow Utah State Law and are supported by the Tooele County School District Driver Education Program.
Step 1: Get Your Learner Permit
- Must be at least 15 years old
- Complete the online application
- Schedule an appointment at a Driver License Division (DLD) office
- Bring the required documents and a parent/guardian to sign for financial responsibility
- Pass a written knowledge test (50 questions)
- Pay the permit fee: $19
- Learn more about the permit process
Step 2: Complete a Driver Education Course
You must complete a state-approved driver education course, which includes:
- Classroom Instruction:
- 27 hours MINIMUM (Tooele County Schools)
- 18 hours (Private/Commercial Schools)
- 30 hours (Online/Home Study)
- Behind-the-Wheel Instruction: 6 hours
- Observation: 6 hours (required by Tooele County School District)
- View approved course options
Step 3: Complete Practice Driving Hours
- Must log 40 hours of driving, including 10 hours at night
- These hours are typically completed with a parent or guardian
- Use a driving log to track your hours (available from your instructor or online)
Step 4: Hold Your Permit for 6 Months
- You must hold your learner's permit for at least 6 months before applying for a license
- This applies to all students under 18
- More details on permit-holding requirements
Step 5: Take the Road Skills Test
- You can take the test through:
- Tooele County School District (if enrolled in district driver ed)
- Third-party examiners (private schools or independent testers)
- Driver's License Division (DLD)
- Must bring your learner's permit and any other required documents if not testing with TCSD
- Find road test info
Step 6: Apply for Your Utah Driver's License
- Schedule a final appointment at the DLD
- Bring all required documents
- Pay the license fee
District vs. Private Driver Education Options
Tooele County School District Driver Education
What’s Included:
- Classroom Instruction: 27 hours minimum (in-person or approved online)
- Behind-the-Wheel Training (BTW): 5 hours with a certified instructor (6th hour completed with “StreetSmarts” Simulator program in Classroom portion)
- Observation Hours: 5 hours (required by district)
- Road Skills Test: Offered through the district for eligible students
- Cost
- Classroom- FREE
- BTW- $150
- Road Test- $30
- Scheduling: Coordinated through your high school’s driver's ed coordinator
- Locations: Available at Tooele High, Stansbury High, Grantsville High, Desert Peak High, Blue Peak High, and Dugway High, as well as Online for any Student
- Learn more about Tooele County Schools Driver Ed
Pros:
- Lower cost
- Integrated with the school schedule
- Trusted district instructors
- Road test may be included
Private Driving Schools (e.g., Tooele Driving School, Utah Elite Driving School)
What’s Included:
- Classroom Instruction: 18 hours (in-person) or 30+ hours (online)
- Behind-the-Wheel Training: 6 hours
- Observation Hours: May or may not be included
- Road Skills Test: Offered by third-party testers (not by the same school)
- Cost: $350–$400+ for full course
Pros:
- Flexible scheduling
- Faster completion (some finish in 3 weeks)
- Evening and weekend options
- It may be more convenient for busy families
Important Note:
- Private schools cannot administer the road test to their own students unless they are DLD-approved. Students must schedule with a third-party examiner or the DLD.
- Must use DLD-approved course/provider.
- Be aware that many online driver education courses are offered on the internet.
- These courses may provide driver education or practice testing; however, they have not been approved by the Driver License Division and cannot be accepted as proof of driver education completion.
Is TCSD Driver Education or Private Driver Education Better for Me?

Choosing between Tooele County School District (TCSD) and Private Driving Schools depends on your priorities—cost, time, flexibility, and requirements.
Cost
- TCSD Driver Education: $100–$150
- Fee waivers may be available for qualifying students
- Private Driving Schools: $350–$400+
- No fee waivers offered
Time & Scheduling
- TCSD:
- Integrated with the school schedule
- May have waitlists for behind-the-wheel sessions (2–4 weeks)
- Private:
- Flexible scheduling (evenings/weekends)
- Often faster completion (sometimes within 3 weeks)
Requirements
- TCSD:
- Follows State Requirements
- Extra District Requirements
- Observation hours- 5 total
- 27+ hours of classroom
- Private:
- Follows State Requirements
- 18 hours of classroom or 30+ online
- 6 hours driving (observation may not be included)
- Fewer classroom hours, but the same state minimums for driving
Testing
- TCSD:
- Road test offered through the district
- Results sent electronically to DLD
- Private:
- Might need to schedule a road test with a third-party examiner or DLD
Which Is Best for You?
- Choose TCSD if:
- You want the lowest cost
- You prefer working with school instructors
- You don’t mind a longer timeline
- Choose Private if:
- You need flexible scheduling
- You want to finish quickly
- You’re okay with a higher cost
How to Enroll in Driver Education
Step 1: Meet the Age Requirement
- You must be at least 15 years old to enroll in any Utah driver education program.
- A learner permit is required before starting behind-the-wheel training, but you can begin classroom instruction without it.
Step 2: Choose Your Classroom Option
You have three approved options for completing the classroom portion of driver education:
- In-Person at Your High School
- Offered at: Tooele High, Stansbury High, Grantsville High, Desert Peak High, Dugway High, Blue Peak High
- Includes 27+ hours of classroom instruction, plus 5 hours driving and 5 hours observation (6th Required hour is fulfilled in the classroom using the “StreetSmarts” Simulation program)
- Scheduling is coordinated through your school’s driver's ed coordinator and the district Driver Education Software.
- Online Through the District Digital Education Center
- Flexible, self-paced course (approx. 30 hours)
- Students have 90 days to complete the course once enrolled
- If not completed in 90 days, the student fails the course and must start again
- After finishing online coursework, you’ll schedule behind-the-wheel sessions with a district instructor. Alternatively, you can choose to drive with a private school. Be sure to review their policies and procedures to understand their requirements. TCSD IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PRIVATE DRIVING SCHOOL.
- Private/Commercial Driving School
- Examples: Tooele Driving School, Utah Elite Driving School
- Typically includes 18 hours of classroom or 30+ hours online, plus 6 hours driving
- Important: Once you choose a private school, the district cannot provide behind-the-wheel training or testing for you.
- TCSD IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PRIVATE DRIVING SCHOOL. PLEASE REFER TO THEIR WEBSITES/CONTACT INFO FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Step 3: Other Requirements & Recommendations
- Learner Permit: Required before any driving sessions
- Practice Driving: Plan for 40 hours of practice driving (10 at night) with a parent or guardian
- Parent Involvement: Parents must sign for financial responsibility if students are under 18
- Recommendation: Start classroom instruction early (sophomore year) to avoid delays.
Step 4: Register
- District Enrollment: Register through your high school or Tooele County School District Driver's Ed
- Online Enrollment: Request through the Digital Education Center
Private School Enrollment: Contact the school directly
Driver Education Class Structure
Behind-the-Wheel Instruction (BTW)
- District Program:
- 5 hours of driving + 5 hours observation with a certified instructor
- Scheduled through your high school’s driver ed coordinator and district software.
- Road Test may be included
- Private Driving School:
- 6 hours of driving (observation may not be included)
- Scheduled directly with the private school
Important: If you choose a private school for classroom instruction, the district cannot provide behind-the-wheel training OR TESTING
Requirements
- Must have a learner's permit before any driving sessions
- Parent/guardian permission slip
- Cost: $150 for BTW, $30 for Road Test- pay at your school with the school registrar
- Practice Driving: Utah law requires 40 hours of practice (10 at night) with a parent or guardian.
Signing Up & Scheduling
- District: Sign up through DES after completing classroom instruction
- Wait List: Estimated 4–6 weeks during peak times, but this can vary
- Scheduling: Students select available time slots; sessions are typically 2 hours each
Tip: Schedule early—delays can push back your license eligibility.
What to Expect During a Drive
Each session focuses on:
- Basic vehicle control (start, stop, turn)
- Residential and city driving
- Lane changes and merging
- Highway driving
- Parking maneuvers (parallel, angle, perpendicular, Hill)
- Mandatory Utah DLD Maneuvers (3-point turn, U-Turn, Backing)
- Defensive driving techniques
Expectation: Practice these skills between sessions with a parent.
Completion Timeline
- All drives should be completed within 6–8 weeks of starting behind-the-wheel training.
- Delaying scheduling may result in longer wait times and postponed licensing.
Cancellation & No-Show Policy
- Late Cancel (<24 hours) or No-Show: Repeated no-shows may result in removal from the schedule, and include fines, per TCSD Policy 11024
What Happens After Behind-the-Wheel Drives?
1. Finish Required Practice Hours
- Utah law requires 40 hours of supervised driving with a parent or guardian, including 10 hours at night.
- Keep a driving log to track your hours. Your parent/guardian will certify these hours when you apply for your license.
2. Take the Road Skills Test
- You can schedule your test:
- Through Tooele County Schools (if enrolled in district driver ed)
- With a third-party tester (private schools or independent examiners)
- At a Utah Driver License Division (DLD) office
Schedule a DLD Dest
What to Bring:
- Learner permit
- Other documents as required if not testing with TCSD.
3. If You Pass
- Your results are sent electronically to the DLD.
- Schedule a final appointment at the DLD to get your license.
- Pay the license fee and complete any remaining paperwork.
- Tip: The DLD can take a long time for walk-in appointments. To maximize your time, make an appointment ahead of time.
4.1 If You Fail (TCSD Drivers)
- You must wait 24 hours before retaking the test.
- You can only take one test with TCSD.
- Future attempts must be taken at the DLD. Schedule a DLD Test
4.2 If You Fail (Other Drivers)
- You must wait 24 hours before retaking the test.
- You can only take one test per day.
- After three failed attempts, you’ll need to pay the fee again.
- All tests must be completed within six months of paying the fee.
Drive Test: What You Need to Know

Requirements Before the Test
- Must be at least 16 years old and have held a learner permit for 6 months (if under 18)
- Completed:
- Driver Education Course (classroom + behind-the-wheel)
- 40 hours of practice driving (10 at night) with a parent/guardian
- Passed the written knowledge test and vision screening
- Bring:
- Learner permit
Expectations During the Test
- Test lasts about 20-30 minutes
- Examiner will check:
- Driving posture and control
- Lane usage and signaling
- Left and right turns
- Starting and stopping smoothly
- Parking (parallel, uphill, downhill)
- Backing, U-Turn, and 3 Point Turns
- Observance of traffic signs and signals
- Attention at intersections
- Watch mandatory maneuver videos
Preparation Tips
- Practice all maneuvers listed above
- Review the Utah Driver Handbook and take practice tests
- Avoid common mistakes:
- Rolling stops
- Forgetting Headchecks/Signaling
- Unsafe lane changes
- Distracted driving
- Driving too fast or too slow
Important Tips
- Practice maneuvers like parallel parking, lane changes, hill parking, and U-turns before your test.
- Avoid common mistakes: rolling stops, speeding, following too closely, and one-handed steering.
- Watch mandatory maneuver videos for extra prep.
How to Acquire Your Utah Driver's License

Step 1: Confirm You’ve Met All Requirements
Before applying for your license, make sure you have:
- Held your learner permit for at least 6 months (if under 18)
- Completed driver education (classroom + behind-the-wheel)
- Logged 40 hours of practice driving (10 at night) with a parent/guardian
- Passed the Traffic Safety and Trends Exam
- Passed the road skills test (through district, third-party tester, or DLD)
Step 2: Schedule Your DLD Appointment
- Complete the online application
- Schedule an appointment at a Driver License Division (DLD) office
Make an appointment here
Tip: Walk-ins have long wait times—appointments are strongly recommended.
Step 3: Gather Required Documents
Bring the following to your appointment:
- Proof of Identity (e.g., certified birth certificate or U.S. passport)
- Social Security Number (SSN card, W-2, or pay stub)
- Two proofs of Utah residency (utility bill, bank statement, rental agreement)
- Learner permit
- Parent/guardian (if under 18) to sign for financial responsibility
Full list of acceptable documents.
Step 4: At Your Appointment
- Present documents and confirmation number
- Take a vision screening
- Have your photo taken
- Pay the license fee: $39 (under 21) or $52 (21+)
- Receive your Utah driver's license
Important Notes
- Students who tested with Tooele County School District: Results are sent electronically to DLD.
- Students who tested elsewhere: Bring your completion certificate to the DLD.
- All tests must be completed within 6 months of paying the fee.
Fine Arts
Science
Tooele County School District Science Curriculum and Instructional Topics
Utah Science Classroom Focus K–12
Utah's Science with Engineering Education (SEEd) standards, adopted in June 2023, center K–12 science education on three interconnected dimensions to foster a deeper and more coherent understanding. These dimensions, rooted in the research from A Framework for K–12 Science Education, include:
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Scientific and Engineering Practices (SEPs) – active methods scientists and engineers employ, such as asking questions, developing models, and analyzing data.
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Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs) – unifying themes like patterns and cause‑and‑effect that bridge ideas across disciplines.
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Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs) – fundamental content in physical, life, and Earth/space sciences.
This integrated approach ensures all three dimensions are learned “in concert with one another,” promoting progressive and comprehensive understanding from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Grades K–3
The district does not currently have adopted primary instructional materials for grades K–3. Teachers design lessons aligned to Utah SEEd Standards.
Kindergarten Science Standards
Strand K.1: Weather patterns, sunlight’s warming effect, human responses
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K.1.1: Describe local weather patterns over time.
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K.1.2: Communicate how forecasted weather affects human behavior.
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K.1.3: Investigate sunlight’s effect on surfaces using five senses.
Strand K.2: Living things depend on surroundings; affect and respond to environment
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K.2.1: Describe living things’ survival needs and patterns.
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K.2.2: Relate living things’ needs to habitats.
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K.2.3: Communicate how living things affect surroundings.
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K.2.4: Design solutions for living things’ survival.
Strand K.3: Forces affect object motion
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K.3.1: Investigate how force strength/direction affects motion.
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K.3.2: Analyze data on design solutions changing motion.
Grade 1 Science Standards
Strand 1.1: Seasonal/space patterns
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1.1.1: Describe predictable Sun, Moon, star movements.
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1.1.2: Relate daylight patterns to time of year.
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1.1.3: Design device measuring daylight patterns.
Strand 1.2: Living things’ needs, offspring, adaptations
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1.2.1: Investigate sunlight/water effect on plant growth.
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1.2.2: Explain external features fitting habitats.
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1.2.3: Communicate patterns: offspring resemble parents.
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1.2.4: Explain parent‑offspring behaviors aiding survival.
Strand 1.3: Sound/Light
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1.3.1: Investigate sound and vibrating matter.
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1.3.2: Model light’s effect on visibility.
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1.3.3: Investigate materials’ effect on light beams.
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1.3.4: Design device using light/sound for communication.
Grade 2 Science Standards
Strand 2.1: Earth’s surface changes
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2.1.1: Model wind/water changing land.
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2.1.2: Explain fast/slow Earth changes.
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2.1.3: Design solutions preventing land changes.
Strand 2.2: Living things
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2.2.1: Communicate habitat patterns.
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2.2.2: Investigate structures for survival.
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2.2.3: Model seed dispersal/pollination.
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2.2.4: Design biomimicry solutions.
Strand 2.3: Matter
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2.3.1: Classify materials by properties.
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2.3.2: Explain how properties affect use.
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2.3.3: Model disassembling/reshaping objects.
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2.3.4: Communicate heating/cooling changes.
Grade 3 Science Standards
Strand 3.1: Climate patterns, hazards
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3.1.1: Analyze seasonal weather data.
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3.1.2: Communicate climate patterns across regions.
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3.1.3: Design solutions reducing hazard effects.
Strand 3.2: Organisms
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3.2.1: Model life cycles.
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3.2.2: Identify inherited trait patterns.
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3.2.3: Explain environmental effects on traits.
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3.2.4: Explain trait/behavior survival advantages.
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3.2.5: Argue habitat effects on survival.
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3.2.6: Design solutions for environmental change.
Strand 3.3: Forces
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3.3.1: Investigate balanced/unbalanced forces.
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3.3.2: Analyze motion to predict future motion.
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3.3.3: Explain gravity.
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3.3.4: Investigate electric/magnetic forces.
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3.3.5: Design magnetic solutions.
Grades 4–6
The district uses McGraw Hill Inspire Science for grades 4–6, including workbooks, videos, and simulations.
Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6
(All units, lessons, and strands extracted exactly as listed in the document — including Energy & Motion, Earth Systems, Matter, Ecosystems, Weather & Climate, Space Systems, etc.)
Grades 7–8 and High School Foundation Science Courses
The Tooele County School District has adopted McGraw Hill’s Inspire Science Program for Grades 7–8 and for high school biology, chemistry, and Earth and space science courses, and HMH Science Dimensions Physics for physics courses. Teachers generally use the textbook for direct instruction and supplement with additional lessons aligned to the Utah SEEd Standards.
Grade 7 Science Standards and TCSD Aligned Curriculum
Strand 7.1: Forces, motion, energy transfer, matter cycling; cause and effect
McGraw Hill iScience Grade 7
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Unit 1: Motion and Forces
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Chapter 1: Describing Motion
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Chapter 2: The Laws of Motion
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Unit 2: Waves, Electricity, and Magnetism
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Chapter 3: Electricity
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Chapter 4: Magnetism
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Strand 7.2: Earth’s dynamic processes, energy/matter cycling, plate tectonics
McGraw Hill iScience Grade 7
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Unit 3: Exploring Earth
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Chapter 5: Rocks
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Chapter 6: Weathering and Soil
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Chapter 7: Erosion and Deposition
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Chapter 8: Earth’s Structure
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Unit 4: Geologic Changes
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Chapter 9: Plate Tectonics
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Chapter 10: Earthquakes and Volcanoes
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Chapter 11: Clues to Earth’s Past
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Chapter 12: Geologic Time
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Strand 7.3: Living things — cells, structures, body systems
McGraw Hill iScience Grade 7
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Unit 5: Life: Structure and Function
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Chapter 13: Classifying and Exploring Life
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Chapter 14: Cell Structure and Function
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Chapter 15: From a Cell to an Organism
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Strand 7.4: Genetic variation, inheritance, mutations, human impact, technology
McGraw Hill iScience Grade 7
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Unit 6: Reproduction and Inheritance
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Chapter 16: Reproduction of Organisms
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Chapter 17: Genetics
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Chapter 18: Heredity and How Traits Change
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Strand 7.5: Species change — variation, natural selection, evolution evidence
McGraw Hill iScience Grade 7
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Unit 7: Changes in Species Over Time
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Chapter 19: The Environment and Change Over Time
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Grade 8 Science Standards and TCSD Aligned Curriculum
Strand 8.1: Matter and energy interactions — particles, properties, changes, resources
McGraw Hill iScience Grade 8
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Unit 1: Properties of Matter
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Chapter 1: Understanding the Atom
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Chapter 2: The Periodic Table
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Unit 2: Energy and Matter
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Chapter 3: Foundations of Chemistry
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Chapter 4: States of Matter
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Chapter 5: Thermal Energy
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Unit 3: Interactions of Matter
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Chapter 6: Chemical Reactions and Equations
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Chapter 7: Energy and Energy Resources
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Strand 8.2: Energy stored and transferred — motion, waves, information transmission
McGraw Hill iScience Grade 8
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Unit 4: Waves, Electricity, and Magnetism
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Chapter 8: Waves
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Chapter 9: Sound
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Chapter 10: Electromagnetic Waves
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Chapter 11: Light
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Strand 8.3: Life systems — matter/energy cycling, interactions, ecosystems
McGraw Hill iScience Grade 8
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Unit 5: Interactions of Life
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Chapter 12: Plant Processes and Reproduction
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Chapter 13: Matter and Energy in the Environment
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Chapter 14: Populations and Communities
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Strand 8.4: Natural systems and resources — distribution, hazards, human impact
McGraw Hill iScience Grade 8
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Unit 6: Water and Other Resources
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Chapter 15: Minerals
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Chapter 16: Natural Resources
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Chapter 17: Freshwater
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Chapter 18: Using Natural Resources
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Unit 7: Weather and Climate
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Chapter 19: Earth’s Atmosphere
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Chapter 20: Weather
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Chapter 21: Climate
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High School Biology Standards and TCSD Aligned Curriculum
Strand BIO.1: Ecosystems — interactions, matter cycling, energy flow, human impacts
McGraw Hill Inspire Biology
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Module 1: The Study of Life
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Module 2: Principles of Ecology
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Module 3: Communities, Biomes, and Ecosystems
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Module 4: Population Ecology
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Module 5: Biodiversity and Conservation
Strand BIO.2: Life’s structure/function — cells, molecules, processes, homeostasis
McGraw Hill Inspire Biology
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Module 6: Chemistry in Biology
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Module 7: Cellular Structure and Function
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Module 8: Cellular Energy
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Module 9: Cellular Reproduction and Sexual Reproduction
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Module 17: Bacteria and Viruses
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Module 18: Protists and Fungi
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Module 19: Introduction to Plants
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Module 20: Introduction to Animals
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Module 21: Animal Behavior and Diversity
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Module 22: Integumentary, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems
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Module 23: Nervous System
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Module 24: Circulatory, Respiratory, and Excretory Systems
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Module 25: Digestive and Endocrine Systems
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Module 26: Human Reproduction and Development
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Module 27: The Immune System
Strand BIO.3: Genetic patterns — heredity, DNA, mutations, biotechnology
McGraw Hill Inspire Biology
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Module 10: Introduction to Genetics and Patterns of Inheritance
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Module 11: Molecular Genetics
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Module 12: Biotechnology
Strand BIO.4: Evolutionary change — natural selection, evidence, speciation, extinction
McGraw Hill Inspire Biology
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Module 13: The History of Life
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Module 14: Evolution
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Module 15: Primate Evolution
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Module 16: Organizing Life’s Diversity
High School Chemistry Standards and TCSD Aligned Curriculum
Strand CHEM.1: Atoms — structure, properties, nuclear processes, periodic patterns
McGraw Hill Inspire Chemistry
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Module 1: The Central Science
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Module 2: Matter — Properties and Changes
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Module 3: The Structure of the Atom
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Module 4: Electrons in Atoms
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Module 5: The Periodic Table and Periodic Law
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Module 11: States of Matter
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Module 23: Nuclear Chemistry
Strand CHEM.2: Molecules — structure, properties, bonding, engineered materials
McGraw Hill Inspire Chemistry
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Module 6: Ionic Compounds and Metals
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Module 7: Covalent Bonding
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Module 8: Chemical Reactions
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Module 9: The Mole
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Module 10: Stoichiometry
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Module 12: Gases
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Module 20: Hydrocarbons
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Module 21: Substituted Hydrocarbons and Their Reactions
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Module 22: The Chemistry of Life
Strand CHEM.3: Chemical systems — stability, change, conservation, design, control
McGraw Hill Inspire Chemistry
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Module 13: Mixtures and Solutions
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Module 17: Acids and Bases
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Module 18: Redox Reactions
Strand CHEM.4: Energy changes — chemical/nuclear processes, electromagnetic radiation
McGraw Hill Inspire Chemistry
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Module 14: Energy and Chemical Change
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Module 15: Reaction Rates
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Module 16: Chemical Equilibrium
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Module 17: Acids and Bases
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Module 19: Electrochemistry
High School Earth and Space Science Standards and TCSD Aligned Curriculum
Strand ESS.1: Matter and energy in space — stars, universe formation, exploration
McGraw Hill Inspire Earth Science
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Module 21: The Sun–Earth–Moon System
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Module 22: Our Solar System
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Module 23: Stars
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Module 24: Galaxies and the Universe
Strand ESS.2: Earth’s history and processes — formation, plate tectonics, interactions
McGraw Hill Inspire Earth Science
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Module 1: Introduction to Earth Science
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Module 2: Matter and Change
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Module 3: Minerals
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Module 4: Rocks
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Module 13: Plate Tectonics
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Module 14: Volcanism
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Module 15: Earthquakes
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Module 16: Mountain Building
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Module 17: Fossils and the Rock Record
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Module 18: Geologic Time Scale
Strand ESS.3: System interactions — atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, energy, carbon
McGraw Hill Inspire Earth Science
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Module 6: Mass Movements, Wind, and Glaciers
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Module 7: Water
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Module 8: Atmosphere
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Module 9: Meteorology
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Module 11: Climate
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Module 12: Earth’s Oceans
Strand ESS.4: Stability/change in natural resources — human impact, sustainability
McGraw Hill Inspire Earth Science
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Module 5: Biodiversity and Conservation
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Module 10: Nature of Storms
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Module 19: Earth’s Resources
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Module 20: Human Impact on Resources
High School Physics Standards and TCSD Aligned Curriculum
Strand PHYS.1: Forces and Interactions — motion changes, momentum, collisions
HMH Science Dimensions: Physics
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Unit 1: Physics and Engineering
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1.1 Engineering Design
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1.2 Modeling Motion
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1.3 Effects of Forces
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Strand PHYS.2: Energy — transfer, distribution, conversions, societal problems
HMH Science Dimensions: Physics
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Unit 2: Energy and Motion
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2.1 Momentum and Collisions
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2.2 Analyzing Energy in Systems
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2.3 Transferring Thermal Energy
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Strand PHYS.3: Fields — forces, potential energy, matter interactions
HMH Science Dimensions: Physics
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Unit 3: Field Forces and Energy
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3.1 Mass and Gravitational Fields
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3.2 Modeling Electric and Magnetic Fields
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Strand PHYS.4: Waves — properties, interference, information transmission
HMH Science Dimensions: Physics
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Unit 4: Electromagnetism and Generators
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4.1 Flow of Electrical Energy
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4.2 Electromagnets and Inducing Current
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4.3 Solutions for Electrical Energy Generation
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Unit 5: Wave Energy and Communication
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5.1 Modeling and Using Waves
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5.2 Effects of Electromagnetic Radiation
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5.3 Optimizing Information Technologies
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