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Science.K.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.K.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.

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.K.1.D communicate mathematical ideas, reasoning, and their implications using multiple representations, including symbols, diagrams, graphs, and language as appropriate

Math.K.3.C explain the strategies used to solve problems involving adding and subtracting within 10 using spoken words, concrete and pictorial models, and number sentences

Social Studies

SS.K.14.C communicate information visually, orally, or in writing based on knowledge and experiences in social studies

English Language Arts and Reading

ELAR.K.1.C share information and ideas by speaking audibly and clearly using the conventions of language

ELAR.K.1.D work collaboratively with others by following agreed‐upon rules for discussion, including taking turns

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