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Science.8.3.B

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The student is expected to communicate explanations and solutions individually and collaboratively in a variety of settings and formats; and

A student expectation is directly related to the knowledge and skills statement, is more specific about how students demonstrate their learning, and always begins with a verb. Student expectations are further broken down into their component parts, often referred to as “breakouts.”

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SCIENCE.8.3.B — Vertical Alignment

Vertical alignment shows student expectations in the same subject area at different grade levels that are related to or build upon one another.

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S.K.3.B

communicate explanations and solutions individually and collaboratively in a variety of settings and formats; and

S.1.3.B

communicate explanations and solutions individually and collaboratively in a variety of settings and formats; and

S.2.3.B

communicate explanations and solutions individually and collaboratively in a variety of settings and formats; and

S.3.3.B

communicate explanations and solutions individually and collaboratively in a variety of settings and formats; and

S.4.3.B

communicate explanations and solutions individually and collaboratively in a variety of settings and formats; and

S.5.3.B
communicate explanations and solutions individually and collaboratively in a variety of settings and formats; and
S.6.3.B
communicate explanations and solutions individually and collaboratively in a variety of settings and formats; and
S.7.3.B
communicate explanations and solutions individually and collaboratively in a variety of settings and formats; and
S.8.3.B
communicate explanations and solutions individually and collaboratively in a variety of settings and formats; and
IPC.3.B
communicate explanations and solutions individually and collaboratively in a variety of settings and formats; and
CHEM.3.B
communicate explanations and solutions individually and collaboratively in a variety of settings and formats; and
PHYS.3.B
communicate explanations and solutions individually and collaboratively in a variety of settings and formats; and
AQUA.3.B
communicate explanations and solutions individually and collaboratively in a variety of settings and formats; and
ASTRO.3.B
communicate explanations and solutions individually and collaboratively in a variety of settings and formats; and
EARTH.3.B
communicate explanations and solutions individually and collaboratively in a variety of settings and formats; and
ENVIR.3.B
communicate explanations and solutions individually and collaboratively in a variety of settings and formats; and
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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.8.1.D communicate mathematical ideas, reasoning, and their implications using multiple representations, including symbols, diagrams, graphs, and language as appropriate

Math.8.1.G display, explain, and justify mathematical ideas and arguments using precise mathematical language in written or oral communication

Social Studies

SS.8.30.C create written, oral, and visual presentations of social studies information

English Language Arts and Reading

ELAR.8.1.B follow and give complex oral instructions to perform specific tasks, answer questions, or solve problems

ELAR.8.1.D participate collaboratively in discussions, plan agendas with clear goals and deadlines, set time limits for speakers, take notes, and vote on key issue

Technology Applications

TA.8.7.A use digital tools to communicate and publish data from a product or process to persuade an intended audience

TA.8.12.A integrate use of appropriate technology terminology in scholarly inquiry and dialogue such as classroom discussion and written samples

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