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.6.1.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

Math.6.4.B apply qualitative and quantitative reasoning to solve prediction and comparison of real-world problems involving ratios and rates

Math.6.4.C give examples of ratios as multiplicative comparisons of two quantities describing the same attribute

Math.6.4.E represent ratios and percents with concrete models, fractions, and decimals

Math.6.4.H convert units within a measurement system, including the use of proportions and unit rates

Math.6.5.A represent mathematical and real-world problems involving ratios and rates using scale factors, tables, graphs, and proportions

SS.6.20.C compare various world regions and countries using data from maps, graphs, and charts

SS.6.20.D create and interpret regional sketch maps, thematic maps, graphs, and charts depicting aspects such as population, disease, and economic activities of various world regions and countries

Technology Applications

TA.6.1.B analyze the patterns and sequences found in visual representations such as learning maps, concept maps, or other representations of data

TA.6.6.A use digital tools to transform data in order to identify and discuss trends and make inferences