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TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS.6.4.A — 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.

TA.6.4.A
discuss how changes in technology throughout history have impacted various areas of study;
TA.7.4.A
explain how changes in technology throughout history have impacted various areas of study;
TA.8.4.A
evaluate how changes in technology throughout history have impacted various areas of study;

TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS.6.4.A — Breakout of skills

Breakouts are the component parts that make up a student expectation. A breakout shows a distinct concept a student should know or a distinct skill that a student should be able to demonstrate.

The student is expected to
discuss how changes in technology throughout history have impacted various areas of study

Cross-curricular Connections

The cross-curricular connections are designed to help educators make content connections between the technology applications TEKS and other subject areas. 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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Science

Science.6.4.A relate the impact of past and current research on scientific thought and society, including the process of science, cost-benefit analysis, and contributions of diverse scientists as related to the content

Math

Math.6.1.C select tools, including real objects, manipulatives, paper and pencil, and technology as appropriate, and techniques, including mental math, estimation, and number sense as appropriate, to solve problems

Social Studies

SS.6.18.A identify examples of scientific discoveries, technological innovations, and scientists and inventors that have shaped the world

SS.6.18.B explain how resources, economic factors, and political decisions affect the use of technology

SS.6.18.C make predictions about future social, political, economic, cultural, and environmental impacts that may result from future scientific discoveries and technological innovations

Fine Arts

Theatre.MS.1.4.B explore the influences of theatre, film, television, and electronic media such as key developments, figures, and works in society

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