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.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

Math.2.1.C select tools, including real objects, manipulatives, paper and pencil, and technology as appropriate, and techniques, including mental math, estimation, and number sense as appropriate, to solve problems

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

Math.2.9.A find the length of objects using concrete models for standard units of length

Math.2.9.C represent whole numbers as distances from any given location on a number line

Math.2.9.D determine the length of an object to the nearest marked unit using rulers, yardsticks, meter sticks, or measuring tapes

SS.2.14.A identify individuals who have exhibited individualism and inventiveness such as Amelia Earhart

English Language Arts and Reading

ELAR.2.1.C share information and ideas that focus on the topic under discussion, speaking clearly at an appropriate pace and using the conventions of language

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.E make connections to personal experiences, ideas in other texts, and society

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

Technology Applications

TA.2.1.A identify and communicate a problem or task and break down (decompose) multiple solutions into sequential steps

TA.2.1.C analyze a plan with adult assistance that outlines the steps needed to complete a task

TA.2.1.D create and troubleshoot simple algorithms (step-by-step instructions) that include conditionals such as if-then statements as they apply to an everyday task

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.2.10.A select and use a variety of applications, devices, and online learning environments to create and share content