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TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS.3.4 — 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.1.4

identify examples of how technology has impacted different communities.

TA.2.4

identify and analyze how technology impacts different communities.

TA.3.4

define emerging technologies.

TA.4.4

identify examples of emerging technologies.

TA.5.4

predict how emerging technologies may impact different communities.

TA.6.4.B
discuss how global trends impact the development of technology; and
TA.7.4.B
explain how global trends impact the development of technology; and
TA.8.4.B
evaluate and predict how global trends impact the development of technology; and
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TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS.3.4 — 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
define emerging technologies

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.3.4.A explain how scientific discoveries and innovative solutions to problems impact science and society

Social Studies

SS.3.13.A identify individuals who have discovered scientific breakthroughs or created or invented new technology such as Jonas Salk, Cyrus McCormick, Bill Gates, Louis Pasteur, and others

SS.3.13.B describe the impact of scientific breakthroughs and new technology in computers, pasteurization, and medical vaccines on various communities

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