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.D: work collaboratively with others by following agreed-upon rules for discussion, including taking turns;

• ELA: K.110.2.b.6

  Response skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking using multiple texts. The student responds to an increasingly challenging variety of sources that are read, heard, or viewed.

  • ELA: K.110.2.b.6.F: respond using newly acquired vocabulary as appropriate

• 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.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.7

  Response skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking using multiple texts. The student responds to an increasingly challenging variety of sources that are read, heard, or viewed.

  • ELA: 1.110.3.b.7.F: respond using newly acquired vocabulary as appropriate

• 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.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

• ELA: 2.110.4.b.7

  Response skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking using multiple texts. The student responds to an increasingly challenging variety of sources that are read, heard, or viewed.

  • ELA: 2.110.4.b.7.F: respond using newly acquired vocabulary as appropriate

• Math: 1.111.3.b.7

  Geometry and measurement. The student applies mathematical process standards to select and use units to describe length and time.

  • Math: 1.111.3.b.7.A: use measuring tools to measure the length of objects to reinforce the continuous nature of linear measurement
  • Math: 1.111.3.b.7.D: describe a length to the nearest whole unit using a number and a unit

• Math: 2.111.4.b.9

  Geometry and measurement. The student applies mathematical process standards to select and use units to describe length, area, and time.

  • Math: 2.111.4.b.9.D: determine the length of an object to the nearest marked unit using rulers, yardsticks, meter sticks, or measuring tapes

• Social Studies: K.113.11.c.5

  Economics. The student understands the difference between human needs and wants and how they are met. The student is expected to:

  • Social Studies: K.113.11.c.5.A: identify basic human needs of food, clothing, and shelter

• 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: 2.113.13.c.16.F: create written and visual material such as stories, maps, and graphic organizers to express ideas

• 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: K.113.11.c.14.D: create and interpret visuals, including pictures and maps

• 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: 1.113.12.c.17.D: create and interpret visual and written material

• 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: 2.112.4.b.1.B: use scientific practices to plan and conduct simple descriptive investigations and use engineering practices to design solutions to problems
  • Science: 2.112.4.b.1.C: identify, describe, and demonstrate safe practices during classroom and field investigations as outlined in Texas Education Agency-approved safety standards.
  • Science: 2.112.4.b.1.E: collect observations and measurements as evidence
  • Science: 2.112.4.b.1.F: record and organize data using pictures, numbers, words, symbols, and simple graphs
  • Science: 2.112.4.b.1.G: develop and use models to represent phenomena, objects, and processes or design a prototype for a solution to a problem

• 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.1.B: use scientific practices to plan and conduct simple descriptive investigations and use engineering practices to design solutions to problems.
  • Science: K.112.2.b.1.C: identify, describe, and demonstrate safe practices during classroom and field investigations as outlined in Texas Education Agency-approved safety standards.
  • Science: K.112.2.b.1.E: collect observations and measurements as evidence.
  • Science: K.112.2.b.1.F: record and organize data using pictures, numbers, words, symbols, and simple graphs.
  • Science: K.112.2.b.1.G: develop and use models to represent phenomena, objects, and processes or design a prototype for a solution to a problem.

• Science: K.112.2.b.2

  Scientific and engineering practices. The student analyzes and interprets data to derive meaning, identify features and patterns, and discover relationships or correlations to develop evidence-based arguments or evaluate designs. The student is expected to:

  • Science: K.112.2.b.2.B: analyze data by identifying significant features and patterns.
  • Science: K.112.2.b.2.C: use mathematical concepts to compare two objects with common attributes.
  • Science: K.112.2.b.2.D: evaluate a design or object using criteria to determine if it works as intended.

• 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.3.C: listen actively to others' explanations to identify important evidence and engage respectfully in scientific discussion.

• 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.5.C: describe the properties of objects in terms of relative size (scale) and relative quantity.
  • Science: K.112.2.b.5.D: examine the parts of a whole to define or model a system.
  • Science: K.112.2.b.5.G: describe how factors or conditions can cause objects, organisms, and systems to either change or stay the same.

• Science: K.112.2.b.12

  Organisms and environments. The student knows that plants and animals depend on the environment to meet their basic needs for survival. The student is expected to:

  • Science: K.112.2.b.12.A: observe and identify the dependence of plants on air, sunlight, water, nutrients in the soil, and space to grow.
  • Science: K.112.2.b.12.B: observe and identify the dependence of animals on air, water, food, space, and shelter.

• 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.1.B: use scientific practices to plan and conduct simple descriptive investigations and use engineering practices to design solutions to problems.
  • Science: 1.112.3.b.1.C: identify, describe, and demonstrate safe practices during classroom and field investigations as outlined in Texas Education Agency-approved safety standards.
  • Science: 1.112.3.b.1.E: collect observations and measurements as evidence.
  • Science: 1.112.3.b.1.F: record and organize data using pictures, numbers, words, symbols, and simple graphs.
  • Science: 1.112.3.b.1.G: develop and use models to represent phenomena, objects, and processes or design a prototype for a solution to a problem.

• Science: 1.112.3.b.2

  Scientific and engineering practices. The student analyzes and interprets data to derive meaning, identify features and patterns, and discover relationships or correlations to develop evidence-based arguments or evaluate designs. The student is expected to:

  • Science: 1.112.3.b.2.A: identify basic advantages and limitations of models such as their size, properties, and materials.
  • Science: 1.112.3.b.2.B: analyze data by identifying significant features and patterns.
  • Science: 1.112.3.b.2.C: use mathematical concepts to compare two objects with common attributes.

• 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.3.C: listen actively to others' explanations to identify important evidence and engage respectfully in scientific discussion.

• 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.5.C: describe the properties of objects in terms of relative size (scale) and relative quantity.
  • Science: 1.112.3.b.5.D: examine the parts of a whole to define or model a system.
  • Science: 1.112.3.b.5.G: describe how factors or conditions can cause objects, organisms, and systems to either change or stay the same.

• Science: 1.112.3.b.8

  Force, motion, and energy. The student knows that energy is everywhere and can be observed in everyday life. The student is expected to:

  • Science: 1.112.3.b.8.A: investigate and describe applications of heat in everyday life such as cooking food or using a clothes dryer.

• Science: 1.112.3.b.11

  Earth and space. The student knows that earth materials and products made from these materials are important to everyday life. The student is expected to:

  • Science: 1.112.3.b.11.B: explain why water conservation is important.

• Science: 1.112.3.b.12

  Organisms and environments. The student knows that the environment is composed of relationships between living organisms and nonliving components. The student is expected to:

  • Science: 1.112.3.b.12.A: classify living and nonliving things based upon whether they have basic needs and produce young.
  • Science: 1.112.3.b.12.B: describe and record examples of interactions and dependence between living and nonliving components in terrariums or aquariums.
  • Science: 1.112.3.b.12.C: identify and illustrate how living organisms depend on each other through food chains.

• Science: 2.112.4.b.2

  Scientific and engineering practices. The student analyzes and interprets data to derive meaning, identify features and patterns, and discover relationships or correlations to develop evidence-based arguments or evaluate designs. The student is expected to:

  • Science: 2.112.4.b.2.A: identify basic advantages and limitations of models such as their size, properties, and materials
  • Science: 2.112.4.b.2.B: analyze data by identifying significant features and patterns
  • Science: 2.112.4.b.2.C: use mathematical concepts to compare two objects with common attributes

• 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.3.C: listen actively to others' explanations to identify important evidence and engage respectfully in scientific discussion

• 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.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.5.C: measure and describe the properties of objects in terms of size and quantity
  • Science: 2.112.4.b.5.D: examine the parts of a whole to define or model a system
  • Science: 2.112.4.b.5.G: describe how factors or conditions can cause objects, organisms, and systems to either change or stay the same

• Science: 2.112.4.b.12

  Organisms and environments. The student knows that living organisms have basic needs that must be met through interactions within their environment. The student is expected to:

  • Science: 2.112.4.b.12.C: explain and demonstrate how some plants depend on other living things, wind, or water for pollination and to move their seeds around

• Science: 2.112.4.b.13

  Organisms and environments. The student knows that organisms have structures and undergo processes that help them interact and survive within their environments. The student is expected to:

  • Science: 2.112.4.b.13.A: identify the roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds of plants and compare how those structures help different plants meet their basic needs for survival

• 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.B: develop and follow a research plan with adult assistance

• ELA: 1.110.3.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: 1.110.3.b.13.B: develop and follow a research plan with adult assistance

• 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.B: develop and follow a research plan with adult assistance

• 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