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

Math.8.8.D use informal arguments to establish facts about the angle sum and exterior angle of triangles, the angles created when parallel lines are cut by a transversal, and the angle-angle criterion for similarity of triangles

English Language Arts and Reading

ELAR.8.1.A listen actively to interpret a message by summarizing, asking questions, and making comments

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 issues

Technology Applications

TA.8.8.B create and publish a formal digital communication for a global audience using appropriate digital etiquette

TA.8.8.C collaborate and publish for a global audience on digital platforms such as recording and editing videos using appropriate formal and informal digital etiquette

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