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

Math.4.1.D communicate mathematical ideas, reasoning, and their implications using multiple representations, including symbols, diagrams, graphs, and language as appropriate

SS.4.18.A identify famous inventors and scientists such as Gail Borden, Joseph Glidden, Michael DeBakey, and Millie Hughes-Fulford and their contributions

SS.4.18.B describe how scientific discoveries and innovations such as in aerospace, agriculture, energy, and technology have benefited individuals, businesses, and society in Texas

English Language Arts and Reading

ELAR.4.6.E make connections to personal experiences, ideas in other texts, and society

ELAR.4.6.F make inferences and use evidence to support understanding

ELAR.4.6.G evaluate details read to determine key ideas

ELAR.4.6.H synthesize information to create new understanding

ELAR.4.7.A A describe personal connections to a variety of sources, including self‐selected texts

Technology Applications

TA.4.4.A identify examples of emerging technologies