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.8.11.A construct a scatterplot and describe the observed data to address questions of association such as linear, non-linear, and no association between bivariate data

Math.8.11.C simulate generating random samples of the same size from a population with known characteristics to develop the notion of a random sample being representative of the population from which it was selected

SS.8.10.B compare places and regions of the United States in terms of physical and human characteristics

SS.8.11.A analyze how physical characteristics of the environment influenced population distribution, settlement patterns, and economic activities in the United States

English Language Arts and Reading

ELAR.8.5.D create mental images to deepen understanding

ELAR.8.5.E make connections to personal experiences, ideas in other texts, and society

ELAR.8.5.F make inferences and use evidence to support understanding