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.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

Math.5.1.G display, explain, and justify mathematical ideas and arguments using precise mathematical language in written or oral communication

SS.5.25.B incorporate main and supporting ideas in verbal and written communication

SS.5.25.C express ideas orally based on research and experiences

English Language Arts and Reading

ELAR.5.1.A listen actively, ask relevant questions to clarify information, and make pertinent comments

ELAR.5.1.C give an organized presentation employing eye contact, speaking rate, volume, enunciation, natural gestures, and conventions of language to communicate ideas effectively

ELAR.5.1.D work collaboratively with others to develop a plan of shared responsibilities

Technology Applications

TA.5.3.A explain the importance of and demonstrate personal skills and behaviors, including persistence, effective communication, following directions, mental agility, metacognition, problem solving and questioning, that are needed to implement a design process successfully

TA.5.7.A use digital tools to communicate and display data using appropriate visualization to inform an intended audience

TA.5.8.C apply appropriate digital etiquette for collaborating with different audiences such as peers, teachers, and other adults