Curriculum Connections

Grade 5

During the development of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), writers included the use of technology across the curriculum. The tables below contain student expectations and references in introductions and strands in the content areas which directly mention the use of technology or use related terminology.

  1. The left column of the table lists the foundation area TEKS reference number.
  2. The center column contains student expectations with explicit mention of technology. References within parentheses represent similar student expectations at other grade levels.
  3. The right column lists corresponding Technology Applications TEKS by reference number.

English Language Arts & Reading (Grade 5)

The connections listed in the table below are English Language Arts and Reading student expectations that directly mention the use of technology (or related terminology). Other resources for teaching English Language Arts and Reading can be found at the Language Arts and Reading Center for Educator Development. off site
Direct TEKS Connections
LA Student Expectations
references in parentheses represent similar student
expectations at different grade levels
TA Connections
5.9C use multiple reference aids, including a thesaurus, a synonym finder, a dictionary, and software, to clarify meanings and usage (LA 2.8D, 3.8C, 4.9C, 5.9C, 6.9C, 7.9C, 8.9C) (3-5) 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 7A
5.13C use multiple sources, including electronic texts, experts, and print resources, to locate information relevant to research questions (LA 2.12D, 3.12D, 4.13C, 5.13C, 6.13C, 7.13C, 8.13C) (3-5) 4A, 4B, 5A, 6A, 6B, 6C, 8B, 8C
5.19F use available technology to support aspects of creating, revising, editing, and publishing texts (LA 2.18E, 3.18E, 4.19F, 5.19F, 6.18F, 7.18F, 8.18F) (3-5) 2A, 2D, 2E, 7B, 11A
5.21C take notes from relevant and authoritative sources such as guest speakers, periodicals, or on-line searches (LA 2.20C, 3.20C, 4.21C, 5.21C, 6.20C, 7.20C, 8.20C) (3-5) 4A, 4B, 6A, 6C, 7B
5.21E present information in various forms using available technology (LA 4.21E, 5.21E, 6.20E, 7.20E, 8.20E) (3-5) 7B, 10A, 10B, 10C, 11A, 11B
5.22B correspond with peers or others via e-mail or conventional mail (LA 4.22B, 5.22B, 6.21B, 7.21B 8.21B) (3-5) 8A, 8C
5.23B interpret important events and ideas gleaned from maps, charts, graphics, video segments or technology presentations (LA 4.23C, 5.23B, 6.22B, 7.22B, 8.22B) (3-5) 6A, 6C
5.24B compare and contrast print, visual, and electronic media such as film with written story (LA 4.24B, 5.24B, 6.23B, 7.23B, 8.23B) (3-5) 6A, 6C
5.25B produce communications using technology or appropriate media such as developing a class newspaper, multimedia reports, or video reports (LA 4.25B, 5.25B, 6.24B, 7.24B, 8.24B) (3-5) 7A, 7B, 10A, 10B, 11A, 11B

Mathematics (Grade 5)

The connections listed in the table below are Mathematics student expectations that directly mention the use of technology (or related terminology). Other resources for teaching Mathematics can be found at the Mathematics Center for Educator Development. off site

Direct TEKS Connections

The introduction to the Mathematics TEKS states that students are to use mathematical "processes together with technology ... to develop conceptual understanding and to solve problems as they do mathematics."

MA Student Expectations
references in parentheses represent similar student
expectations at different grade levels
TA Connections
5.14D use tools such as real objects, manipulatives, and technology to solve problems (K.13D, 1.11D, 2.12D, 3.15D, 4.14D, 5.14D) (3-5) 7B
5.15A explain and record observations using objects, words, pictures, numbers, and technology (K.14A, 1.12A, 2.13A, 3.16A, 4.15A, 5.15A) (3-5) 7B

Science (Grade 5)

The connections listed in the table below are Science student expectations that directly mention the use of technology (or related terminology). Other resources for teaching Science can be found at the Science Center for Educator Development. off site
Direct TEKS Connections
The introduction to the Science TEKS at all grade levels states that students are expected to "use computers and information technology tools to support their investigations."
SC Student Expectations
references in parentheses represent similar student
expectations at different grade levels
TA Connections
5.2A plan and implement descriptive and simple experimental investigations including asking well-defined questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and selecting and using equipment and technology (SC 3.2A, 4.2A, 5.2A, 6.2A, 7.2A, 8.2A) (3-5) 4B, 5A, 7B, 7C
5.2E construct simple graphs, tables, maps, and charts using tools including computers to organize, examine, and evaluate information (SC 3.2E, 4.2E, 5.2E) (3-5) 7B, 7C, 10C
5.4A collect and analyze information using tools including calculators, microscopes, cameras, sound recorders, computers, hand lenses, rulers, thermometers, compasses, balances, hot plates, meter sticks, timing devices, magnets, collecting nets, and safety goggles (SC 3.4A, 4.4A, 5.4A, 6.4A, 7.4A, 8.4A) (3-5) 5A, 6A, 6B, 6C, 7B, 7C

Social Studies (Grade 5)

The connections listed in the table below are Social Studies student expectations that directly mention the use of technology (or related terminology). Other resources for teaching Social Studies can be found at the Social Studies Center for Educator Development. off site
Direct TEKS Connections
The Social Studies TEKS includes a strand entitled "Social Studies Skills" which states "the student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of sources including electronic technology."
SS Student Expectations
references in parentheses represent similar student
expectations at different grade levels
TA Connections
5.25A differentiate between, locate, and use primary and secondary sources such as computer software; interviews; biographies; oral, print, and visual material; and artifacts to acquire information about the United States and Texas (SS 4.22A, 5.25A, 6.21A, 7.21A, 8.30A) (3-5) 5A, 6A, 6B, 6C
5.25C organize and interpret information in outlines, reports, databases, and visuals including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps (SS 4.22C, 5.25C, 6.21C, 7.21C, 8.30C) (3-5) 7B, 7C, 10C