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

Math.3.5.E represent real-world relationships using number pairs in a table and verbal descriptions

Math.3.8.A summarize a data set with multiple categories using a frequency table, dot plot, pictograph, or bar graph with scaled intervals

SS.3.16.B use problem-solving and decision-making processes to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution

English Language Arts and Reading

ELAR.3.6.D  create mental images to deepen understanding

ELAR.3.6.E make connections to personal experiences, ideas in other texts, and society

ELAR.3.6.F make inferences and use evidence to support understanding

ELAR.3.13.A generate questions on a topic for formal and informal inquiry

ELAR.3.13.B develop and follow a research plan with adult assistance

ELAR.3.13.H use an appropriate mode of delivery, whether written, oral, or multimodal, to present results

Technology Applications

TA.3.1.A  decompose story problems into smaller, manageable subproblems and identify a solution to the problems

TA.3.1.C develop a plan collaboratively and document a plan that outlines specific steps taken to complete a project

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.3.5.A  identify and collect numerical data such as the price of goods or temperature

TA.3.6.A analyze data in graphs to identify and discuss trends and inferences