TEKS: Chapter 112. Science See All Teacher Resources

112.33.c.4

(4)  Science concepts. The student recognizes the importance and uses of astronomy in civilization. The student is expected to:

• (A)  research and describe the use of astronomy in ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Mayans, Aztecs, Europeans, and the native Americans;

• (B)  research and describe the contributions of scientists to our changing understanding of astronomy, including Ptolemy, Copernicus, Tycho Brahe, Kepler, Galileo, Newton, Einstein, and Hubble, and the contribution of women astronomers, including Maria Mitchell and Henrietta Swan Leavitt;

• (C)  describe and explain the historical origins of the perceived patterns of constellations and the role of constellations in ancient and modern navigation; and

• (D)  explain the contributions of modern astronomy to today's society, including the identification of potential asteroid/comet impact hazards and the Sun's effects on communication, navigation, and high-tech devices.