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.F analyze mathematical relationships to connect and communicate mathematical ideas

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

SS.8.13.B identify the economic factors that brought about rapid industrialization and urbanization

SS.8.14.A explain why a free enterprise system of economics developed in the new nation, including minimal government regulation, taxation, and property rights

SS.8.14.B describe the characteristics and the benefits of the U.S. free enterprise system through 1877

SS.8.16.B describe the impact of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments