TA.8.4.A | Texas Gateway

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TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS.8.4.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.8.4.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

evaluate 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.8.4.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

Social Studies

SS.8.28.A compare the effects of scientific discoveries and technological innovations that have influenced daily life in different periods in U.S. history

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

Technology Applications.8.4.A

TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS.8.4.A — Vertical Alignment

TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS.8.4.A — Breakout of skills

Cross-curricular Connections