TA.8.9.D | TEKS Guide

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TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS.8.9.D — 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.6.9.D

describe how information can be exaggerated or misrepresented online.

TA.7.9.D

evaluate how various types of media, including social media, and technology can be used to exaggerate and misrepresent information.

TA.8.9.D

evaluate the bias of digital information sources, including websites.

TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS.8.9.D — 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

evaluate the bias of digital information sources, including websites

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.8.4.B make informed decisions by evaluating evidence from multiple appropriate sources to assess the credibility, accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and methods used

Math

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

Social Studies

SS.8.29.D identify bias and points of view created by the historical context surrounding an event

SS.8.29.F evaluate a variety of historical and contemporary sources for validity, credibility, bias, and accuracy

English Language Arts and Reading

ELAR.8.12.H.i examine sources for reliability, credibility, and bias, including omission