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.2.1.A apply mathematics to problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace

Math.2.1.E create and use representations to organize, record, and communicate mathematical ideas

English Language Arts and Reading

ELAR.2.1.D work collaboratively with others by following agreed‐upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, making appropriate contributions, and building on the ideas of others

ELAR.2.6.H synthesize information to create new understanding

ELAR.2.13.A generate questions for formal and informal inquiry with adult assistance

ELAR.2.13.B develop and follow a research plan with adult assistance

ELAR.2.13.C identify and gather relevant sources and information to answer the questions

ELAR.2.13.G use an appropriate mode of delivery, whether written, oral, or multimodal, to present result

Technology Applications

TA.2.3.A demonstrate personal skills and behaviors, including effective communication, following directions, and mental agility, needed to implement a design process successfully

TA.2.5.A identify and collect non-numerical data, such as weather patterns, preferred reading genres, and holidays

TA.2.5.B  conduct a basic search independently using provided keywords and digital sources