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.4.1.D The student is expected to communicate mathematical ideas, reasoning, and their implications using multiple representations, including symbols, diagrams, graphs, and language as appropriate

Math.4.1.E create and use representations to organize, record, and communicate mathematical ideas

SS.4.21.B incorporate main and supporting ideas in verbal and written communication

SS.4.21.C express ideas orally based on research and experiences

English Language Arts and Reading

ELAR.4.1.A listen actively, ask relevant questions to clarify information, and make pertinent comments

ELAR.4.1.C express an opinion supported by accurate information, employing eye contact, speaking rate, volume, enunciation, and the conventions of language to communicate ideas effectively

ELAR.4.1.D work collaboratively with others to develop a plan of shared responsibilities

Technology Applications

TA.4.3.A explain the importance of and demonstrate personal skills and behaviors, including problem solving and questioning, effective communication, following directions, mental agility, and metacognition, that are needed to implement a design process successfully

TA.4.7.A use digital tools to communicate results of an inquiry to inform an intended audience