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Technology Applications.7.4.A

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The student is expected to explain how changes in technology throughout history have impacted various areas of study;

A student expectation is directly related to the knowledge and skills statement, is more specific about how students demonstrate their learning, and always begins with a verb. Student expectations are further broken down into their component parts, often referred to as “breakouts.”

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TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS.7.4.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.

TA.6.4.A
discuss how changes in technology throughout history have impacted various areas of study;
TA.7.4.A
explain how changes in technology throughout history have impacted various areas of study;
TA.8.4.A
evaluate how changes in technology throughout history have impacted various areas of study;

TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS.7.4.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
explain how changes in technology throughout history have impacted various areas of study

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.7.4.A relate the impact of past and current research on scientific thought and society, including the process of science, cost-benefit analysis, and contributions of diverse scientists as related to the content

Math

Math.7.1.A apply mathematics to problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace

Math.7.1.C select tools, including real objects, manipulatives, paper and pencil, and technology as appropriate, and techniques, including mental math, estimation, and number sense as appropriate, to solve problems

Social Studies

SS.7.19.A compare types and uses of technology, past and present

SS.7.19.C analyze the effects of various scientific discoveries and technological innovations on the development of Texas such as advancements in the agricultural, energy, medical, computer, and aerospace industries

SS.7.19.D evaluate the effects of scientific discoveries and technological innovations on the use of resources such as fossil fuels, water, and land

Fine Arts

Theatre.MS.1.4.B explore the influences of theatre, film, television, and electronic media such as key developments, figures, and works in society

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