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

Math.5.1.F  The student is expected to analyze mathematical relationships to connect and communicate mathematical ideas

Math.5.9.A represent categorical data with bar graphs or frequency tables and numerical data, including data sets of measurements in fractions or decimals, with dot plots or stem-and-leaf plots

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

English Language Arts and Reading

ELAR.5.6.G evaluate details read to determine key ideas

ELAR.5.6.H synthesize information to create new understanding

ELAR.5.13.C identify and gather relevant information from a variety of sources

Technology Applications

TA.5.1.B identify patterns in real-world problems and make predictions based on the pattern

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