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Science.3.3.C

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The student is expected to

listen actively to others' explanations to identify relevant evidence and engage respectfully in scientific discussion.

A student expectation is directly related to the knowledge and skills statement, is more specific about how students demonstrate their learning, and always begins with a verb. Student expectations are further broken down into their component parts, often referred to as “breakouts.”

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SCIENCE.3.3.C — 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.

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S.K.3.C

listen actively to others' explanations to identify important evidence and engage respectfully in scientific discussion.

S.1.3.C

listen actively to others' explanations to identify important evidence and engage respectfully in scientific discussion.

S.2.3.C

listen actively to others' explanations to identify important evidence and engage respectfully in scientific discussion.

S.3.3.C

listen actively to others' explanations to identify relevant evidence and engage respectfully in scientific discussion.

S.4.3.C

listen actively to others' explanations to identify relevant evidence and engage respectfully in scientific discussion.

S.5.3.C
listen actively to others' explanations to identify relevant evidence and engage respectfully in scientific discussion.
S.6.3.C
engage respectfully in scientific argumentation using applied scientific explanations and empirical evidence.
S.7.3.C
engage respectfully in scientific argumentation using applied scientific explanations and empirical evidence.
S.8.3.C
engage respectfully in scientific argumentation using applied scientific explanations and empirical evidence.
IPC.3.C
engage respectfully in scientific argumentation using applied scientific explanations and empirical evidence.
CHEM.3.C
engage respectfully in scientific argumentation using applied scientific explanations and empirical evidence.
PHYS.3.C
engage respectfully in scientific argumentation using applied scientific explanations and empirical evidence.
AQUA.3.C
engage respectfully in scientific argumentation using applied scientific explanations and empirical evidence.
ASTRO.3.C
engage respectfully in scientific argumentation using applied scientific explanations and empirical evidence.
EARTH.3.C
engage respectfully in scientific argumentation using applied scientific explanations and empirical evidence.
ENVIR.3.C
engage respectfully in scientific argumentation using applied scientific explanations and empirical evidence.
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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.3.1.D communicate mathematical ideas, reasoning, and their implications using multiple representations, including symbols, diagrams, graphs, and language as appropriate

Math.3.1.F analyze mathematical relationships to connect and communicate mathematical ideas

Math.3.1.G display, explain, and justify mathematical ideas and arguments using precise mathematical language in written or oral communication

English Language Arts and Reading

ELAR.3.1.A listen actively, ask relevant questions to clarify information, and make pertinent comments

ELAR.3.1.D work collaboratively with others by following agreed‐upon rules, norms, and protocols

ELAR.3.1.E develop social communication such as conversing politely in all situations

ELAR.3.6.G evaluate details read to determine key ideas

Technology Applications

TA.3.3.A explain the importance of and demonstrate personal skills and behaviors, including metacognition, effective communication, following directions, and mental agility, needed to implement the design process successfully

TA.3.8.B define digital etiquette

TA.3.8.C define digital collaboration

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