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

Math.5.1.E create and use representations to organize, record, and communicate mathematical ideas

Math.5.1.F analyze mathematical relationships to connect and communicate mathematical ideas

SS.5.23.D organize and interpret information in outlines, reports, databases, and visuals, including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps

English Language Arts and Reading

ELAR.5.6.H synthesize information to create new understanding

Technology Applications

TA.5.5.A identify and collect quantitative and qualitative data with digital tools

TA.5.6.A use digital tools to analyze and transform data and make inferences to answer questions