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Overview
Alignments

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SCIENCE.6.8.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.

S.6.8.A

compare and contrast gravitational, elastic, and chemical potential energies with kinetic energy;

PHYS.7.B

investigate and calculate mechanical, kinetic, and potential energy of a system;

High School Extension

Successful demonstration of the technology applications standards prepares students for the following high school courses:

Computer Science I
Fundamentals of Computer Science
Gaming Programming and Design
Mobile Application Development

SCIENCE.6.8.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

compare and contrast gravitational, elastic, and chemical potential energies with kinetic energy

Recurring themes and concepts — Connections to the content

Recurring themes and concepts provide a connective structure for scientific ideas across disciplines. The connection(s) below show some ways that teachers can help students understand how the content they are learning fits into the broader understanding of science. These connections do not represent all possible connections that might be made but highlight some that are appropriate for this grade level.

Patterns

Patterns are regular sequences that can be found throughout nature.

Energy can be classified based on patterns in where it is found and how it behaves. All forms of potential energy involve energy storage. Kinetic energy involves motion.

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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English Language Arts and Reading

ELAR.6.5.F make inferences and use evidence to support understanding