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

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