S.1.10.A | TEKS Guide

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SCIENCE.1.10.A — Vertical Alignment

Vertical alignment shows student expectations in the same subject area at different grade levels that are related to or build upon one another.

S.1.10.A

investigate and document the properties of particle size, shape, texture, and color and the components of different types of soils such as topsoil, clay, and sand;

S.3.10.B

investigate and explain how soils such as sand and clay are formed by weathering of rock and by decomposition of plant and animal remains; and

ENVIR.10.A

identify sources of emissions in air, soil, and water, including point and nonpoint sources;

Recurring themes and concepts — Connections to the content

Recurring themes and concepts provide a connective structure for scientific ideas across disciplines. The connection(s) below show some ways that teachers can help students understand how the content they are learning fits into the broader understanding of science. These connections do not represent all possible connections that might be made but highlight some that are appropriate for this grade level.

Patterns

Patterns are regular sequences that can be found throughout nature.

Patterns in the properties of soil determine which type of soil it is.

Scale, proportion, and quantity in systems

It is important to consider how changes in scale, proportion, or quantity affect a system’s structure or performance. Scale refers to the size of an object in relation to another object or its environment. Proportion is the ratio of one quantity to another. Quantity is a count of a set of objects or a measurement of a substance. It is important to note that in kindergarten–grade 2, students will only describe objects in terms of size (scale) and quantity.

Comparing the size of soil particles is a relative scale comparison.

Cross-curricular Connections

The cross-curricular connections are designed to help educators make content connections between the science TEKS and math, English language arts and reading, social studies, and technology applications. The standards below illustrate alignment between grade level content areas which may help educators develop cross-curricular lessons. These connections do not represent all possible connections that might be made.

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Social Studies

SS.1.5.A identify and describe the physical characteristics of place such as landforms, bodies of water, Earth's resources, and weather

English Language Arts and Reading

ELAR.1.13.A generate questions for formal and informal inquiry with adult assistance

ELAR.1.13.B develop and follow a research plan with adult assistance

ELAR.1.13.C identify and gather relevant sources and information to answer the questions with adult assistance

ELAR.1.13.D demonstrate understanding of information gathered with adult assistance

ELAR.1.13.E use an appropriate mode of delivery, whether written, oral, or multimodal, to present results

Technology Applications

TA.1.3.A practice personal skills and behaviors, including following directions and mental agility, needed to implement a design process successfully

TA.1.5.A explore and collect many types of data such as preferences or daily routines of people, events, or objects

Science.1.10.A

SCIENCE.1.10.A — Vertical Alignment

Recurring themes and concepts — Connections to the content

Cross-curricular Connections