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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Math

Math.1.1.B use a problem-solving model that incorporates analyzing given information, formulating a plan or strategy, determining a solution, justifying the solution, and evaluating the problem-solving process and the reasonableness of the solution

SS.1.18.A use democratic procedures to collaborate with others when making decisions on issues in the classroom, school, or community

English Language Arts and Reading

ELAR.1.6.E  make connections to personal experiences, ideas in other texts, and society with adult assistance

ELAR.1.11.A plan a first draft by generating ideas for writing such as drawing and brainstorming

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

Technology Applications

TA.1.1.C create a simple algorithm (step-by-step instructions) for an everyday task

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

TA.1.3.B use a design process with components such as asking questions, brainstorming, or storyboarding to identify and solve authentic problems with adult assistance

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

TA.1.9.A select and use a variety of applications, devices, and online learning environments to create an original product