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Science.5.1.A

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The student is expected to ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations;

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.5.1.A — 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.1.A

ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations;

S.1.1.A

ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations;

S.2.1.A

ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations;

S.3.1.A

ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations;

S.4.1.A

ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations;

S.5.1.A
ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations;
S.6.1.A
ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations;
S.7.1.A
ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations;
S.8.1.A
ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations;
IPC.1.A
ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations;
CHEM.1.A
ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations;
PHYS.1.A
ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations;
AQUA.1.A
ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations;
ASTRO.1.A
ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations;
EARTH.1.A
ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations;
ENVIR.1.A
ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations;
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SCIENCE.5.1.A — Breakout of skills

Breakouts are the component parts that make up a student expectation. A breakout shows a distinct concept a student should know or a distinct skill that a student should be able to demonstrate.

The student is expected to
ask questions based on
observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations
define problems based on
observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations

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

Math.5.1.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

Social Studies

SS.5.26.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.5.6.A establish purpose for reading assigned and self‐selected texts

ELAR.5.6.B generate questions about text before, during, and after reading to deepen understanding and gain information

ELAR.5.7.C use text evidence to support an appropriate response

Technology Applications

TA.5.1.A decompose a real-world problem into smaller, manageable subproblems using graphic organizers such as learning maps, concept maps, or other representations of data

TA.5.3.B apply an appropriate design process that includes components to generate multiple solutions for an authentic problem and develop original products

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