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.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.8.1.F analyze mathematical relationships to connect and communicate mathematical ideas

SS.8.29.B analyze information by applying absolute and relative chronology through sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions

English Language Arts and Reading

ELAR.8.5.C make and correct or confirm predictions using text features, characteristics of genre, and structures

Technology Applications

TA.8.1.B analyze the patterns and sequences found in pseudocode and identify its variables

TA.8.6.A use digital tools in order to transform data, analyze trends, and predict possibilities and develop steps for the creation of an innovative process or product

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