Texas Content Area Standards

• ELA: K.110.2.b.1

  Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, discussion, and thinking - - oral language. The student develops oral language through listening, speaking, and discussion.

  • ELA: K.110.2.b.1.C: share information and ideas by speaking audibly and clearly using the conventions of language
  • ELA: K.110.2.b.1.D: work collaboratively with others by following agreed-upon rules for discussion, including taking turns;

• ELA: 1.110.3.b.1

  Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, discussion, and thinking - - oral language. The student develops oral language through listening, speaking, and discussion.

  • ELA: 1.110.3.b.1.C: share information and ideas about the topic under discussion, speaking clearly at an appropriate pace and using the conventions of language
  • ELA: 1.110.3.b.1.D: work collaboratively with others by following agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, and making appropriate contributions

• ELA: 1.110.3.b.12

  Composition: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking using multiple texts -- genres. The student uses genre characteristics and craft to compose multiple texts that are meaningful.

  • ELA: 1.110.3.b.12.D: demonstrate understanding of information gathered with adult assistance

• ELA: 2.110.4.b.1

  Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, discussion, and thinking -- oral language. The student develops oral language through listening, speaking, and discussion.

  • ELA: 2.110.4.b.1.C: share information and ideas that focus on the topic under discussion, speaking clearly at an appropriate pace and using the conventions of language
  • ELA: 2.110.4.b.1.D: work collaboratively with others by following agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, making appropriate contributions, and building on the ideas of others

• Social Studies: 1.113.12.c.9

  Economics. The student understands the value of work. The student is expected to:

  • Social Studies: 1.113.12.c.9.B: describe how various jobs contribute to the production of goods and services

• Social Studies: 2.113.13.c.16

  Social studies skills. The student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms. The student is expected to:

  • Social Studies: 2.113.13.c.16.E: communicate information visually, orally, or in writing based on knowledge and experiences in social studies

• Social Studies: K.113.11.c.12

  Science, technology, and society. The student understands ways technology is used in the home and school and how technology affects people's lives. The student is expected to:

  • Social Studies: K.113.11.c.12.B: describe how technology helps accomplish specific tasks and meet people's needs

• Social Studies: K.113.11.c.14

  Social studies skills. The student communicates in oral and visual forms. The student is expected to:

  • Social Studies: K.113.11.c.14.C: communicate information visually, orally, or in writing based on knowledge and experiences in social studies

• Social Studies: 1.113.12.c.15

  Science, technology, and society. The student identifies individuals who created or invented new technology and understands how technology affects daily life, past and present. The student is expected to:

  • Social Studies: 1.113.12.c.15.A: describe how technology has affected the ways families live

• Social Studies: 1.113.12.c.17

  Social studies skills. The student communicates in oral, visual, and written forms. The student is expected to:

  • Social Studies: 1.113.12.c.17.C: communicate information visually, orally, or in writing based on knowledge and experiences in social studies

• Social Studies: 2.113.13.c.13

  Science, technology, and society. The student understands how science and technology have affected life, past and present. The student is expected to:

  • Social Studies: 2.113.13.c.13.B: explain how science and technology have affected the ways in which people meet basic needs

• Science: 2.112.4.b.1

  Scientific and engineering practices. The student asks questions, identifies problems, and plans and safely conducts classroom, laboratory, and field investigations to answer questions, explain phenomena, or design solutions using appropriate tools and models. The student is expected to:

  • Science: 2.112.4.b.1.A: ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations

• Science: K.112.2.b.1

  Scientific and engineering practices. The student asks questions, identifies problems, and plans and safely conducts classroom, laboratory, and field investigations to answer questions, explain phenomena, or design solutions using appropriate tools and models. The student is expected to:

  • Science: K.112.2.b.1.A: ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations.

• Science: K.112.2.b.3

  Scientific and engineering practices. The student develops evidence-based explanations and communicates findings, conclusions, and proposed solutions. The student is expected to:

  • Science: K.112.2.b.3.B: communicate explanations and solutions individually and collaboratively in a variety of settings and formats.

• Science: K.112.2.b.4

  Scientific and engineering practices. The student knows the contributions of scientists and recognizes the importance of scientific research and innovation on society. The student is expected to:

  • Science: K.112.2.b.4.A: explain how science or an innovation can help others.
  • Science: K.112.2.b.4.B: identify scientists and engineers such as Isaac Newton, Mae Jemison, and Ynes Mexia and explore what different scientists and engineers do.

• Science: K.112.2.b.5

  Recurring themes and concepts. The student uses recurring themes and concepts to make connections across disciplines. The student is expected to:

  • Science: K.112.2.b.5.A: identify and use patterns to describe phenomena or design solutions.

• Science: K.112.2.b.7

  Force, motion, and energy. The student knows that forces cause changes in motion and position in everyday life. The student is expected to describe and predict how a magnet interacts with various materials and how magnets can be used to push or pull.

  • Science: K.112.2.b.7: Force, motion, and energy. The student knows that forces cause changes in motion and position in everyday life. The student is expected to describe and predict how a magnet interacts with various materials and how magnets can be used to push or pull.

• Science: 1.112.3.b.1

  Scientific and engineering practices. The student asks questions, identifies problems, and plans and safely conducts classroom, laboratory, and field investigations to answer questions, explain phenomena, or design solutions using appropriate tools and models. The student is expected to:

  • Science: 1.112.3.b.1.A: ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations.

• Science: 1.112.3.b.3

  Scientific and engineering practices. The student develops evidence-based explanations and communicates findings, conclusions, and proposed solutions. The student is expected to:

  • Science: 1.112.3.b.3.B: communicate explanations and solutions individually and collaboratively in a variety of settings and formats.

• Science: 1.112.3.b.4

  Scientific and engineering practices. The student knows the contributions of scientists and recognizes the importance of scientific research and innovation for society. The student is expected to:

  • Science: 1.112.3.b.4.A: explain how science or an innovation can help others.
  • Science: 1.112.3.b.4.B: identify scientists and engineers such as Katherine Johnson, Sally Ride, and Ernest Just and explore what different scientists and engineers do.

• Science: 1.112.3.b.5

  Recurring themes and concepts. The student uses recurring themes and concepts to make connections across disciplines. The student is expected to:

  • Science: 1.112.3.b.5.A: identify and use patterns to describe phenomena or design solutions.

• Science: 1.112.3.b.7

  Force, motion, and energy. The student knows that forces cause changes in motion and position in everyday life. The student is expected to:

  • Science: 1.112.3.b.7.A: explain how pushes and pulls can start, stop, or change the speed or direction of an object's motion.

• Science: 2.112.4.b.3

  Scientific and engineering practices. The student develops evidence-based explanations and communicates findings, conclusions, and proposed solutions. The student is expected to:

  • Science: 2.112.4.b.3.B: communicate explanations and solutions individually and collaboratively in a variety of settings and formats

• Science: 2.112.4.b.4

  Scientific and engineering practices. The student knows the contributions of scientists and recognizes the importance of scientific research and innovation for society. The student is expected to:

  • Science: 2.112.4.b.4.A: explain how science or an innovation can help others
  • Science: 2.112.4.b.4.B: identify scientists and engineers such as Alexander Graham Bell, Marie Daly, Mario Molina, and Jane Goodall and explore what different scientists and engineers do

• Science: 2.112.4.b.5

  Recurring themes and concepts. The student uses recurring themes and concepts to make connections across disciplines. The student is expected to:

  • Science: 2.112.4.b.5.A: identify and use patterns to describe phenomena or design solutions

• Science: 2.112.4.b.7

  Force, motion, and energy. The student knows that forces cause changes in motion and position in everyday life. The student is expected to:

  • Science: 2.112.4.b.7.A: explain how objects push on each other and may change shape when they touch or collide

• ELA: K.110.2.b.12

  Inquiry and research: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking using multiple texts. The student engages in both short-term and sustained recursive inquiry processes for a variety of purposes. The student is expected to:

  • ELA: K.110.2.b.12.D: demonstrate understanding of information gathered with adult assistance
  • ELA: K.110.2.b.12.E: use an appropriate mode of delivery, whether written, oral, or multimodal, to present results

• ELA: 2.110.4.b.13

  Inquiry and research: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking using multiple texts. The student engages in both short-term and sustained recursive inquiry processes for a variety of purposes. The student is expected to:

  • ELA: 2.110.4.b.13.E: demonstrate understanding of information gathered
  • ELA: 2.110.4.b.13.G: use an appropriate mode of delivery, whether written, oral, or multimodal, to present results

• Technology Applications: 126.1.c.3

  Creativity and innovation--innovative design process. The student takes an active role in learning by using a design process to solve authentic problems for a local or global audience, using a variety of technologies. The student is expected to:

  • Technology Applications: 126.1.c.3.A: practice personal skills, including following directions, needed to successfully implement design processes

• Technology Applications: 126.2.c.3

  Creativity and innovation--innovative design process. The student takes an active role in learning by using a design process to solve authentic problems for a local or global audience, using a variety of technologies. The student is expected to:

  • Technology Applications: 126.2.c.3.A: practice personal skills and behaviors, including following directions and mental agility, needed to implement a design process successfully

• Technology Applications: 126.3.c.3

  Creativity and innovation--innovative design process. The student takes an active role in learning by using a design process to solve authentic problems for a local or global audience, using a variety of technologies. The student is expected to:

  • Technology Applications: 126.3.c.3.A: demonstrate personal skills and behaviors, including effective communication, following directions, and mental agility, needed to implement a design process successfully