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Support Site for the teachers of Kaufman County using the Ag in the Classroom programs.
'Ag in the Classroom', a 4-H School Enrichment Program, is a program coordinated with school personnel with use of selected 4-H learning materials as well as some California Ag in the Classroom curriculum as part of the school curriculum during school hours. They involve one or more sessions with activities led by 4-H Youth Development Program staff, volunteers, and teachers.
In 2024-2025 over 20,000 students along with 10 teachers at 6 school districts with 34 different campuses, 3 private schools, 2 Headstart programs were able to have a 'hands-on' learning experience with the following projects: Plant Science, Cotton's Journey, Hatching in the Classroom, Mobile Dairy, Water Cycle and Entomology.
For more information on how to obtain the use of these materials contact Carrie Sharp, 4-H Coordinator, at (469-376-4520) or carrie.sharp@ag.tamu.edu.
Please fill out the Form site to get more information for each of the programs listed.
Curriculum Enrichment Resource request form – Fill out form
Section - TEKS for Selected Curriculum
Hatching in the Classroom - K to 2nd
Hatching in the Classroom - K to 2nd
Texas Content Area Standards
Texas Content Area Standards
Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, discussion, and thinking - - oral language. The student develops oral language through listening, speaking, and discussion.
ELA: K.110.2.b.1.C: share information and ideas by speaking audibly and clearly using the conventions of language
ELA: K.110.2.b.1.D: work collaboratively with others by following agreed-upon rules for discussion, including taking turns;
ELA: 1.110.3.b.1
Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, discussion, and thinking - - oral language. The student develops oral language through listening, speaking, and discussion.ELA: 1.110.3.b.1.C: share information and ideas about the topic under discussion, speaking clearly at an appropriate pace and using the conventions of language
ELA: 1.110.3.b.1.D: work collaboratively with others by following agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, and making appropriate contributions
ELA: 2.110.4.b.1
Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, discussion, and thinking -- oral language. The student develops oral language through listening, speaking, and discussion.ELA: 2.110.4.b.1.C: share information and ideas that focus on the topic under discussion, speaking clearly at an appropriate pace and using the conventions of language
ELA: 2.110.4.b.1.D: work collaboratively with others by following agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, making appropriate contributions, and building on the ideas of others
Social Studies: 1.113.12.c.9
Economics. The student understands the value of work. The student is expected to:Social Studies: 1.113.12.c.9.B: describe how various jobs contribute to the production of goods and services
Social Studies: 2.113.13.c.16
Social studies skills. The student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms. The student is expected to:Social Studies: 2.113.13.c.16.E: communicate information visually, orally, or in writing based on knowledge and experiences in social studies
Social Studies: K.113.11.c.14
Social studies skills. The student communicates in oral and visual forms. The student is expected to:Social Studies: K.113.11.c.14.C: communicate information visually, orally, or in writing based on knowledge and experiences in social studies
Social Studies: 1.113.12.c.17
Social studies skills. The student communicates in oral, visual, and written forms. The student is expected to:Social Studies: 1.113.12.c.17.C: communicate information visually, orally, or in writing based on knowledge and experiences in social studies
Science: 2.112.4.b.1
Scientific and engineering practices. The student asks questions, identifies problems, and plans and safely conducts classroom, laboratory, and field investigations to answer questions, explain phenomena, or design solutions using appropriate tools and models. The student is expected to:Science: 2.112.4.b.1.A: ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations
Science: 2.112.4.b.1.B: use scientific practices to plan and conduct simple descriptive investigations and use engineering practices to design solutions to problems
Science: 2.112.4.b.1.E: collect observations and measurements as evidence
Science: K.112.2.b.1
Scientific and engineering practices. The student asks questions, identifies problems, and plans and safely conducts classroom, laboratory, and field investigations to answer questions, explain phenomena, or design solutions using appropriate tools and models. The student is expected to:Science: K.112.2.b.1.A: ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations.
Science: K.112.2.b.1.B: use scientific practices to plan and conduct simple descriptive investigations and use engineering practices to design solutions to problems.
Science: K.112.2.b.1.E: collect observations and measurements as evidence.
Science: K.112.2.b.5
Recurring themes and concepts. The student uses recurring themes and concepts to make connections across disciplines. The student is expected to:Science: K.112.2.b.5.A: identify and use patterns to describe phenomena or design solutions.
Science: K.112.2.b.12
Organisms and environments. The student knows that plants and animals depend on the environment to meet their basic needs for survival. The student is expected to:Science: K.112.2.b.12.B: observe and identify the dependence of animals on air, water, food, space, and shelter.
Science: K.112.2.b.13
Organisms and environments. The student knows that organisms resemble their parents and have structures and undergo processes that help them interact and survive within their environments. The student is expected to:Science: K.112.2.b.13.B: identify the different structures that animals have that allow them to interact with their environment such as seeing, hearing, moving, and grasping objects.
Science: 1.112.3.b.1
Scientific and engineering practices. The student asks questions, identifies problems, and plans and safely conducts classroom, laboratory, and field investigations to answer questions, explain phenomena, or design solutions using appropriate tools and models. The student is expected to:Science: 1.112.3.b.1.A: ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations.
Science: 1.112.3.b.1.B: use scientific practices to plan and conduct simple descriptive investigations and use engineering practices to design solutions to problems.
Science: 1.112.3.b.1.E: collect observations and measurements as evidence.
Science: 1.112.3.b.5
Recurring themes and concepts. The student uses recurring themes and concepts to make connections across disciplines. The student is expected to:Science: 1.112.3.b.5.A: identify and use patterns to describe phenomena or design solutions.
Science: 1.112.3.b.13
Organisms and environments. The student knows that organisms resemble their parents and have structures and undergo processes that help them interact and survive within their environments. The student is expected to:Science: 1.112.3.b.13.C: compare ways that young animals resemble their parents.
Science: 2.112.4.b.5
Recurring themes and concepts. The student uses recurring themes and concepts to make connections across disciplines. The student is expected to:Science: 2.112.4.b.5.A: identify and use patterns to describe phenomena or design solutions
Science: 2.112.4.b.5.C: measure and describe the properties of objects in terms of size and quantity
Science: 2.112.4.b.5.D: examine the parts of a whole to define or model a system
Science: 2.112.4.b.5.G: describe how factors or conditions can cause objects, organisms, and systems to either change or stay the same
Science: 2.112.4.b.10
Earth and space. The student knows that the natural world includes earth materials that can be observed in systems and processes. The student is expected to:Science: 2.112.4.b.10.B: measure, record, and graph weather information, including temperature and precipitation
Science: 2.112.4.b.12
Organisms and environments. The student knows that living organisms have basic needs that must be met through interactions within their environment. The student is expected to:Science: 2.112.4.b.12.A: describe how the physical characteristics of environments, including the amount of rainfall, support plants and animals within an ecosystem
Science: 2.112.4.b.13
Organisms and environments. The student knows that organisms have structures and undergo processes that help them interact and survive within their environments. The student is expected to:Science: 2.112.4.b.13.D: investigate and describe some of the unique life cycles of animals where young animals do not resemble their parents, including butterflies and frogs
Hatching in the Classroom - 3rd - 5th
Hatching in the Classroom - 3rd - 5th
Texas Content Area Standards
Texas Content Area Standards
ELA: 4.110.6.b.1
Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, discussion, and thinking- oral language. The students develops oral language through listening, speaking, and discussion.ELA: 4.110.6.b.1.D: work collaboratively with others to develop a plan of shared responsibilities
ELA: 4.110.6.b.1.A: listen actively, ask relevant questions to clarify information, and make pertinent comments
Social Studies: 3.113.14.c.4
Geography. The student understands the concepts of location, distance, and direction on maps and globes. The student is expected to:Social Studies: 3.113.14.c.14.D: interpret and create visuals, including graphs, charts, tables, timelines, illustrations, and maps
Social Studies: 3.113.14.c.14
Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of valid sources, including technology. The student is expected to:Social Studies: 3.113.14.c.14.C: interpret oral, visual, and print material by sequencing, categorizing, identifying the main idea, distinguishing between fact and opinion, identifying cause and effect, comparing, and contrasting
Social Studies: 3.113.14.c.15
Social studies skills. The student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms. The student is expected to:Social Studies: 3.113.14.c.15.B: create and interpret timelines
Social Studies: 3.113.14.c.15.E: create written and visual material such as stories, pictures, maps, and graphic organizers to express ideas;
Social Studies: 4.113.15.c.19
Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of valid sources, including technology. The student is expected to:Social Studies: 4.113.15.c.19.C: analyze information by applying absolute and relative chronology through sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions;
Social Studies: 4.113.15.c.19.D: organize and interpret information in outlines, reports, databases, and visuals, including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps
Social Studies: 4.113.15.c.21
Social studies skills. The student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms. The student is expected to:Social Studies: 4.113.15.c.21.D: create written and visual material such as journal entries, reports, graphic organizers, outlines, and bibliographies
Social Studies: 5.113.16.c.23
Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of valid sources, including technology. The student is expected to:Social Studies: 5.113.16.c.23.C: analyze information by applying absolute and relative chronology through sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions
Social Studies: 5.113.16.c.23.D: organize and interpret information in outlines, reports, databases, and visuals, including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps
Social Studies: 5.113.16.c.25
Social studies skills. The student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms. The student is expected to:Social Studies: 5.113.16.c.25.A: use social studies terminology correctly;
Social Studies: 5.113.16.c.25.D: create written and visual material such as journal entries, reports, graphic organizers, outlines, and bibliographies
Science: 3.112.5.b.1
Scientific and engineering practices. The student asks questions, identifies problems, and plans and safely conducts classroom, laboratory, and field investigations to answer questions, explain phenomena, or design solutions using appropriate tools and models. The student is expected to:Science: 3.112.5.b.1.A: ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations
Science: 3.112.5.b.1.B: use scientific practices to plan and conduct descriptive investigations and use engineering practices to design solutions to problems
Science: 3.112.5.b.1.C: demonstrate safe practices and the use of safety equipment during classroom and field investigations as outlined in Texas Education Agency-approved safety standards
Science: 3.112.5.b.1.D: use tools, including hand lenses; metric rulers; Celsius thermometers; wind vanes; rain gauges; graduated cylinders; beakers; digital scales; hot plates; meter sticks; magnets; notebooks; Sun, Earth, Moon system models; timing devices; materials to support observation of habitats of organisms such as terrariums, aquariums, and collecting nets; and materials to support digital data collection such as computers, tablets, and cameras, to observe, measure, test, and analyze information
Science: 3.112.5.b.1.E: collect observations and measurements as evidence
Science: 3.112.5.b.13
Organisms and environments. The student knows that organisms undergo similar life processes and have structures that function to help them survive within their environments. The student is expected to:Science: 3.112.5.b.13.A: explore and explain how external structures and functions of animals such as the neck of a giraffe or webbed feet on a duck enable them to survive in their environment
Science: 4.112.6.b.1
Scientific and engineering practices. The student asks questions, identifies problems, and plans and safely conducts classroom, laboratory, and field investigations to answer questions, explain phenomena, or design solutions using appropriate tools and models. The student is expected to:Science: 4.112.6.b.1.A: ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations
Science: 4.112.6.b.1.B: use scientific practices to plan and conduct descriptive investigations and use engineering practices to design solutions to problems
Science: 4.112.6.b.1.C: demonstrate safe practices and the use of safety equipment during classroom and field investigations as outlined in Texas Education Agency-approved safety standards
Science: 4.112.6.b.1.D: use tools, including hand lenses; metric rulers; Celsius thermometers; calculators; laser pointers; mirrors; digital scales; balances; graduated cylinders; beakers; hot plates; meter sticks; magnets; notebooks; timing devices; sieves; materials for building circuits; materials to support observation of habitats of organisms such as terrariums, aquariums, and collecting nets; and materials to support digital data collection such as computers, tablets, and cameras, to observe, measure, test, and analyze information
Science: 4.112.6.b.1.E: collect observations and measurements as evidence
Science: 5.112.7.b.1
Scientific and engineering practices. The student asks questions, identifies problems, and plans and safely conducts classroom, laboratory, and field investigations to answer questions, explain phenomena, or design solutions using appropriate tools and models. The student is expected to:Science: 5.112.7.b.1.A: ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations
Science: 5.112.7.b.1.B: use scientific practices to plan and conduct descriptive investigations and use engineering practices to design solutions to problems
Science: 5.112.7.b.1.C: demonstrate safe practices and the use of safety equipment during classroom and field investigations as outlined in Texas Education Agency-approved safety standards
Science: 5.112.7.b.1.D: use tools, including calculators, microscopes, hand lenses, metric rulers, Celsius thermometers, prisms, concave and convex lenses, laser pointers, mirrors, digital scales, balances, spring scales, graduated cylinders, beakers, hot plates, meter sticks, magnets, collecting nets, notebooks, timing devices, materials for building circuits, materials to support observations of habitats or organisms such as terrariums and aquariums, and materials to support digital data collection such as computers, tablets, and cameras to observe, measure, test, and analyze information
Science: 5.112.7.b.1.E: collect observations and measurements as evidence
Science: 5.112.7.b.12
Organisms and environments. The student describes patterns, cycles, systems, and relationships within environments. The student is expected to:Science: 5.112.7.b.12.A: observe and describe how a variety of organisms survive by interacting with biotic and abiotic factors in a healthy ecosystem
ELA: 3.110.5.b.1
Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, discussion, and thinking--oral language. The student develops oral language through listening, speaking, and discussion. The student is expected to:ELA: 3.110.5.b.1.A: listen actively, ask relevant questions to clarify information, and make pertinent comments
ELA: 3.110.5.b.1.D: work collaboratively with others by following agreed-upon rules, norms, and protocols
ELA: 3.110.5.b.7
Response skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking using multiple texts. The student responds to an increasingly challenging variety of sources that are read, heard, or viewed. The student is expected to:ELA: 3.110.5.b.7.F: respond using newly acquired vocabulary as appropriate
ELA: 5.110.7.b.1
Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, discussion, and thinking--oral language. The student develops oral language through listening, speaking, and discussion. The student is expected to:ELA: 5.110.7.b.1.A: listen actively to interpret verbal and non-verbal messages, ask relevant questions, and make pertinent comments
ELA: 5.110.7.b.1.D: work collaboratively with others to develop a plan of shared responsibilities
Pumpkins Are Not Just for Halloween-K-2
Pumpkins Are Not Just for Halloween-K-2
Texas Content Area Standards
Texas Content Area Standards
ELA: K.110.2.b.1
Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, discussion, and thinking - - oral language. The student develops oral language through listening, speaking, and discussion.ELA: K.1.C: The student is expected to share information and ideas by speaking audibly and clearly using the conventions of language.
ELA: K.1.D: The student is expected to work collaboratively with others by following agreed-upon rules for discussion, including taking turns.
ELA: K.110.2.b.6
Response skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking using multiple texts. The student responds to an increasingly challenging variety of sources that are read, heard, or viewed.ELA: K.6.E: The student is expected to interact with sources in meaningful ways such as illustrating or writing.
ELA: 1.110.3.b.1
Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, discussion, and thinking - - oral language. The student develops oral language through listening, speaking, and discussion.ELA: 1.1.C: The student is expected to share information and ideas about the topic under discussion, speaking clearly at an appropriate pace and using the conventions of language.
ELA: 1.1.D: The student is expected to work collaboratively with others by following agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, and making appropriate contributions.
ELA: 1.110.3.b.7
Response skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking using multiple texts. The student responds to an increasingly challenging variety of sources that are read, heard, or viewed.ELA: 1.7.E: The student is expected to interact with sources in meaningful ways such as illustrating or writing.
ELA: 2.110.4.b.1
Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, discussion, and thinking -- oral language. The student develops oral language through listening, speaking, and discussion.ELA: 2.1.C: The student is expected to share information and ideas that focus on the topic under discussion, speaking clearly at an appropriate pace and using the conventions of language.
ELA: 2.1.D: The student is expected to work collaboratively with others by following agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, making appropriate contributions, and building on the ideas of others.
ELA: 2.110.4.b.7
Response skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking using multiple texts. The student responds to an increasingly challenging variety of sources that are read, heard, or viewed.ELA: 2.7.E: The student is expected to interact with sources in meaningful ways such as illustrating or writing.
Math: K.111.2.b.1
Mathematical process standards. The student uses mathematical processes to acquire and demonstrate mathematical understanding.Math: K.1.A: The student is expected to apply mathematics to problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace.
Math: K.1.C: The student is expected to 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.
Math: K.111.2.b.2
Number and operations. The student applies mathematical process standards to understand how to represent and compare whole numbers, the relative position and magnitude of whole numbers, and relationships within the numeration system.Math: K.2.A: The student is expected to count forward and backward to at least 20 with and without objects.
Math: K.2.B: The student is expected to read, write, and represent whole numbers from 0 to at least 20 with and without objects or pictures.
Math: K.2.C: The student is expected to count a set of objects up to at least 20 and demonstrate that the last number said tells the number of objects in the set regardless of their arrangement or order.
Math: K.111.2.b.7
Geometry and measurement. The student applies mathematical process standards to directly compare measurable attributes.Math: K.7.A: The student is expected to give an example of a measurable attribute of a given object, including length, capacity, and weight.
Math: K.7.B: The student is expected to compare two objects with a common measurable attribute to see which object has more of/less of the attribute and describe the difference.
Math: 1.111.3.b.1
Mathematical process standards. The student uses mathematical processes to acquire and demonstrate mathematical understanding.Math: 1.1.A: The student is expected to apply mathematics to problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace.
Math: 1.1.C: The student is expected to 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.
Math: 1.111.3.b.2
Number and operations. The student applies mathematical process standards to represent and compare whole numbers, the relative position and magnitude of whole numbers, and relationships within the numeration system related to place value.Math: 1.2.C: The student is expected to use objects, pictures, and expanded and standard forms to represent numbers up to 120.
Math: 1.111.3.b.7
Geometry and measurement. The student applies mathematical process standards to select and use units to describe length and time.Math: 1.7.A: The student is expected to use measuring tools to measure the length of objects to reinforce the continuous nature of linear measurement.
Math: 1.7.D: The student is expected to describe a length to the nearest whole unit using a number and a unit.
Math: 1.111.3.b.8
Data analysis. The student applies mathematical process standards to organize data to make it useful for interpreting information and solving problems.Math: 1.8.A: The student is expected to collect, sort, and organize data in up to three categories using models/representations such as tally marks or T-charts.
Math: 2.111.4.b.1
Mathematical process standards. The student uses mathematical processes to acquire and demonstrate mathematical understanding.Math: 2.1.A: The student is expected to apply mathematics to problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace.
Math: 2.1.C: The student is expected to 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.
Math: 2.111.4.b.9
Geometry and measurement. The student applies mathematical process standards to select and use units to describe length, area, and time.Math: 2.9.D: The student is expected to determine the length of an object to the nearest marked unit using rulers, yardsticks, meter sticks, or measuring tapes.
Social Studies: 2.113.13.c.16
Social studies skills. The student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms. The student is expected to:Social Studies: 2.113.13.c.16.E: communicate information visually, orally, or in writing based on knowledge and experiences in social studies
Social Studies: K.113.11.c.13
Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of valid sources, including technology. The student is expected to:Social Studies: K.113.11.c.13.D: sequence and categorize information
Social Studies: K.113.11.c.14
Social studies skills. The student communicates in oral and visual forms. The student is expected to:Social Studies: K.113.11.c.14.C: communicate information visually, orally, or in writing based on knowledge and experiences in social studies
Social Studies: 1.113.12.c.16
Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of valid sources, including technology. The student is expected to:Social Studies: 1.113.12.c.16.D: sequence and categorize information
Social Studies: 1.113.12.c.17
Social studies skills. The student communicates in oral, visual, and written forms. The student is expected to:Social Studies: 1.113.12.c.17.C: communicate information visually, orally, or in writing based on knowledge and experiences in social studies
Social Studies: 2.113.13.c.15
Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of valid sources, including technology. The student is expected to:Social Studies: 2.113.13.c.15.D: interpret oral, visual, and print material by sequencing, categorizing, identifying the main idea, predicting, comparing, and contrasting
Science: K.112.2.b.2
Scientific and engineering practices. The student analyzes and interprets data to derive meaning, identify features and patterns, and discover relationships or correlations to develop evidence-based arguments or evaluate designs. The student is expected to:Science: K.112.2.b.2.B: analyze data by identifying significant features and patterns.
Science: K.112.2.b.6
Matter and its properties. The student knows that objects have physical properties that determine how they are described and classified. The student is expected to identify and record observable physical properties of objects, including shape, color, texture, and material, and generate ways to classify objects.Science: K.112.2.b.6: Matter and its properties. The student knows that objects have physical properties that determine how they are described and classified. The student is expected to identify and record observable physical properties of objects, including shape, color, texture, and material, and generate ways to classify objects.
Science: K.112.2.b.13
Organisms and environments. The student knows that organisms resemble their parents and have structures and undergo processes that help them interact and survive within their environments. The student is expected to:Science: K.112.2.b.13.C: identify and record the changes from seed, seedling, plant, flower, and fruit in a simple plant life cycle.
Science: 1.112.3.b.2
Scientific and engineering practices. The student analyzes and interprets data to derive meaning, identify features and patterns, and discover relationships or correlations to develop evidence-based arguments or evaluate designs. The student is expected to:Science: 1.112.3.b.2.B: analyze data by identifying significant features and patterns.
Science: 2.112.4.b.2
Scientific and engineering practices. The student analyzes and interprets data to derive meaning, identify features and patterns, and discover relationships or correlations to develop evidence-based arguments or evaluate designs. The student is expected to:Science: 2.112.4.b.2.B: analyze data by identifying significant features and patterns
Science: 2.112.4.b.12
Organisms and environments. The student knows that living organisms have basic needs that must be met through interactions within their environment. The student is expected to:Science: 2.112.4.b.12.A: describe how the physical characteristics of environments, including the amount of rainfall, support plants and animals within an ecosystem
Journey of a Raindrop
Journey of a Raindrop
TEKS are coming
Oh Say Can You Seed
Oh Say Can You Seed
Texas Content Area Standards
Texas Content Area Standards
ELA: K.110.2.b.1
Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, discussion, and thinking - - oral language. The student develops oral language through listening, speaking, and discussion.ELA: K.1.C: The student is expected to share information and ideas by speaking audibly and clearly using the conventions of language.
ELA: K.110.2.b.6
Response skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking using multiple texts. The student responds to an increasingly challenging variety of sources that are read, heard, or viewed.ELA: K.6.F: The student is expected to respond using newly acquired vocabulary as appropriate.
ELA: 1.110.3.b.1
Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, discussion, and thinking - - oral language. The student develops oral language through listening, speaking, and discussion.ELA: 1.1.C: The student is expected to share information and ideas about the topic under discussion, speaking clearly at an appropriate pace and using the conventions of language.
ELA: 1.110.3.b.7
Response skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking using multiple texts. The student responds to an increasingly challenging variety of sources that are read, heard, or viewed.ELA: 1.7.F: The student is expected to respond using newly acquired vocabulary as appropriate.
ELA: 2.110.4.b.1
Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, discussion, and thinking -- oral language. The student develops oral language through listening, speaking, and discussion.ELA: 2.1.C: The student is expected to share information and ideas that focus on the topic under discussion, speaking clearly at an appropriate pace and using the conventions of language.
ELA: 2.110.4.b.7
Response skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking using multiple texts. The student responds to an increasingly challenging variety of sources that are read, heard, or viewed.ELA: 2.7.F: The student is expected to respond using newly acquired vocabulary as appropriate.
Science: K.112.2.b.2
Scientific and engineering practices. The student analyzes and interprets data to derive meaning, identify features and patterns, and discover relationships or correlations to develop evidence-based arguments or evaluate designs. The student is expected to:Science: K.112.2.b.2.B: analyze data by identifying significant features and patterns.
Science: K.112.2.b.13
Organisms and environments. The student knows that organisms resemble their parents and have structures and undergo processes that help them interact and survive within their environments. The student is expected to:Science: K.112.2.b.13.A: identify the structures of plants, including roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits.
Science: K.112.2.b.13.B: identify the different structures that animals have that allow them to interact with their environment such as seeing, hearing, moving, and grasping objects.
Science: K.112.2.b.13.C: identify and record the changes from seed, seedling, plant, flower, and fruit in a simple plant life cycle.
Science: 1.112.3.b.2
Scientific and engineering practices. The student analyzes and interprets data to derive meaning, identify features and patterns, and discover relationships or correlations to develop evidence-based arguments or evaluate designs. The student is expected to:Science: 1.112.3.b.2.B: analyze data by identifying significant features and patterns.
Science: 2.112.4.b.2
Scientific and engineering practices. The student analyzes and interprets data to derive meaning, identify features and patterns, and discover relationships or correlations to develop evidence-based arguments or evaluate designs. The student is expected to:Science: 2.112.4.b.2.B: analyze data by identifying significant features and patterns
Science: 2.112.4.b.12
Organisms and environments. The student knows that living organisms have basic needs that must be met through interactions within their environment. The student is expected to:Science: 2.112.4.b.12.A: describe how the physical characteristics of environments, including the amount of rainfall, support plants and animals within an ecosystem
Cotton's Journey
Cotton's Journey
Texas Content Area Standards
Texas Content Area Standards
ELA: 3.110.5.b.6
Comprehension skills: listening speaking, reading, writing and thinking using multiple texts. The student uses metacognitive skills to both develop and deepen comprehension of increasingly complex texts.ELA: 3.6.G: The student is expected to evaluate details read to determine key ideas.
ELA: 3.6.H: The student is expected to synthesize information to create new understanding.
ELA: 3.110.5.b.6.G: evaluate details read to determine key ideas
ELA: 3.110.5.b.7
Response skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking using multiple texts. The student responds to an increasingly challenging variety of sources that are read, heard, or viewed.ELA: 3.7.E: The student is expected to interact with sources in meaningful ways such as notetaking, annotating, freewriting, or illustrating.
ELA: 3.110.5.b.12
Composition: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking using multiple texts- genres. The student uses genre characteristics and craft to compose multiple texts that are meaningful.ELA: 3.12.C: The student is expected to compose argumentative texts, including opinion essays, using genre characteristics and craft.
ELA: 4.110.6.b.1
Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, discussion, and thinking- oral language. The students develops oral language through listening, speaking, and discussion.ELA: 4.1.D: The student is expected to work collaboratively with other to develop a plan of shared responsibilities.
ELA: 4.110.6.b.1.D: work collaboratively with others to develop a plan of shared responsibilities
ELA: 4.110.6.b.6
Comprehension skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing and thinking using multiple texts. The student uses metacognitive skills to both develop and deepen comprehension of increasingly complex texts.ELA: 4.6.G: The student is expected to evaluate details read to determine key ideas.
ELA: 4.6.H: The student is expected to synthesize information to create new understanding.
ELA: 4.110.6.b.7
Response skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking using multiple texts. The student responds to an increasingly challenging variety of sources that are read, heard, or viewed.ELA: 4.7.E: The student is expected to interact with sources in meaningful ways such as notetaking, annotating, freewriting, or illustrating.
ELA: 4.110.6.b.12
Composition: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking using multiple texts- genres. The student uses genre characteristics and craft to compose multiple texts that are meaningful.ELA: 4.12.C: The student is expected to compose argumentative texts, including opinion essays, using genre characteristics and craft.
ELA: 5.110.7.b.1
Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, discussion, and thinking- oral language. The students develops oral language through listening, speaking, and discussion.ELA: 5.1.D: The student is expected to work collaboratively with others to develop a plan of shared responsibilities.
ELA: 5.110.7.b.1.C: give an organized presentation employing eye contact, speaking rate, volume, enunciation, natural gestures, and conventions of language to communicate ideas effectively
ELA: 5.110.7.b.1.D: work collaboratively with others to develop a plan of shared responsibilities
ELA: 5.110.7.b.6
Comprehension skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking using multiple texts. The student uses metacognitive skills to both develop and deepen comprehension of increasingly complex texts.ELA: 5.6.G: The student is expected to evaluate details read to determine key ideas.
ELA: 5.6.H: The student is expected to synthesize information to create new understanding.
ELA: 5.110.7.b.7
Response skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking using multiple texts. The student responds to an increasingly challenging variety of sources that are read, heard, or viewed.ELA: 5.7.E: The student is expected to interact with sources in meaningful ways such as notetaking, annotating, freewriting, or illustrating.
ELA: 5.110.7.b.12
Composition: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking using multiple texts -- genres. The student uses genre characteristics and craft to compose multiple texts that are meaningful.ELA: 5.12.C: The student is expected to compose argumentative texts, including opinion essays, using genre characteristics and craft.
Social Studies: 3.113.14.c.4
Geography. The student understands the concepts of location, distance, and direction on maps and globes. The student is expected to:Social Studies: 3.113.14.c.14.D: interpret and create visuals, including graphs, charts, tables, timelines, illustrations, and maps
ELA: 5.110.7.b.13
Inquiry and research: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking using multiple texts. The student engages in both short-term and sustained recursive inquiry processes for a variety of purposes.ELA: 5.110.7.b.13.B: develop and follow a research plan with adult assistance
ELA: 5.110.7.b.13.C: identify and gather relevant information from a variety of sources
ELA: 5.110.7.b.13.E: demonstrate understanding of information gathered
ELA: 5.110.7.b.13.H: use an appropriate mode of delivery, whether written, oral, or multimodal, to present results
Math: 3.111.5.b.7
Geometry and measurement. The student applies mathematical process standards to select appropriate units, strategies, and tools to solve problems involving customary and metric measurement.Math: 3.7.E: The student is expected to determine liquid volume (capacity) or weight using appropriate units and tools.
ELA: 8.110.24.b.1
Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, discussion, and thinking- oral language. The student develops oral language through listening, speaking, and discussion.ELA: 8.110.24.b.1.D: participate collaboratively in discussions, plan agendas with clear goals and deadlines, set time limits for speakers, take notes, and vote on key issues
Social Studies: 3.113.14.c.14
Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of valid sources, including technology. The student is expected to:Social Studies: 3.113.14.c.14.C: interpret oral, visual, and print material by sequencing, categorizing, identifying the main idea, distinguishing between fact and opinion, identifying cause and effect, comparing, and contrasting
Social Studies: 3.113.14.c.15
Social studies skills. The student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms. The student is expected to:Social Studies: 3.113.14.c.15.D: express ideas orally based on knowledge and experiences
Social Studies: 3.113.14.c.16
Social studies skills. The student uses problem-solving and decision-making skills, working independently and with others. The student is expected to:Social Studies: 3.113.14.c.16.B: use problem-solving and decision-making processes to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution
Social Studies: 4.113.15.c.19
Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of valid sources, including technology. The student is expected to:Social Studies: 4.113.15.c.19.C: analyze information by applying absolute and relative chronology through sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions;
Social Studies: 4.113.15.c.19.D: organize and interpret information in outlines, reports, databases, and visuals, including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps
Social Studies: 4.113.15.c.21
Social studies skills. The student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms. The student is expected to:Social Studies: 4.113.15.c.21.C: express ideas orally based on research and experiences
Social Studies: 4.113.15.c.21.D: create written and visual material such as journal entries, reports, graphic organizers, outlines, and bibliographies
Social Studies: 4.113.15.c.22
Social studies skills. The student uses problem-solving and decision-making skills, working independently and with others. The student is expected to:Social Studies: 4.113.15.c.22.B: use problem-solving and decision-making processes to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution
Social Studies: 5.113.16.c.23
Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of valid sources, including technology. The student is expected to:Social Studies: 5.113.16.c.23.C: analyze information by applying absolute and relative chronology through sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions
Social Studies: 5.113.16.c.23.D: organize and interpret information in outlines, reports, databases, and visuals, including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps
Social Studies: 5.113.16.c.25
Social studies skills. The student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms. The student is expected to:Social Studies: 5.113.16.c.25.C: express ideas orally based on research and experiences
Social Studies: 5.113.16.c.25.D: create written and visual material such as journal entries, reports, graphic organizers, outlines, and bibliographies
Social Studies: 5.113.16.c.26
Social studies skills. The student uses problem-solving and decision-making skills, working independently and with others. The student is expected to:Social Studies: 5.113.16.c.26.B: use problem-solving and decision-making processes to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution
Science: 3.112.5.b.3
Scientific and engineering practices. The student develops evidence-based explanations and communicates findings, conclusions, and proposed solutions. The student is expected to:Science: 3.112.5.b.3.A: develop explanations and propose solutions supported by data and models
Science: 3.112.5.b.3.B: communicate explanations and solutions individually and collaboratively in a variety of settings and formats
Science: 3.112.5.b.4
Scientific and engineering practices. The student knows the contributions of scientists and recognizes the importance of scientific research and innovation for society. The student is expected to:Science: 3.112.5.b.4.A: explain how scientific discoveries and innovative solutions to problems impact science and society
Science: 3.112.5.b.4.B: research and explore resources such as museums, libraries, professional organizations, private companies, online platforms, and mentors employed in a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) field to investigate STEM careers
Science: 4.112.6.b.4
Scientific and engineering practices. The student knows the contributions of scientists and recognizes the importance of scientific research and innovation for society. The student is expected to:Science: 4.112.6.b.4.A: explain how scientific discoveries and innovative solutions to problems impact science and society
Science: 4.112.6.b.4.B: research and explore resources such as museums, libraries, professional organizations, private companies, online platforms, and mentors employed in a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) field to investigate STEM careers
ELA: 3.110.5.b.1
Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, discussion, and thinking--oral language. The student develops oral language through listening, speaking, and discussion. The student is expected to:ELA: 3.110.5.b.1.C: speak coherently about the topic under discussion, employing eye contact, speaking rate, volume, enunciation, and the conventions of language to communicate ideas effectively
ELA: 3.110.5.b.1.D: work collaboratively with others by following agreed-upon rules, norms, and protocols
ELA: 3.110.5.b.13
Inquiry and research: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking using multiple texts. The student engages in both short-term and sustained recursive inquiry processes for a variety of purposes. The student is expected to:ELA: 3.110.5.b.13.B: develop and follow a research plan with adult assistance
ELA: 3.110.5.b.13.C: identify and gather relevant information from a variety of sources
ELA: 3.110.5.b.13.E: demonstrate understanding of information gathered
ELA: 3.110.5.b.13.H: use an appropriate mode of delivery, whether written, oral, or multimodal, to present results
ELA: 4.110.6.b.13
Inquiry and research: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking using multiple texts. The student engages in both short-term and sustained recursive inquiry processes for a variety of purposes. The student is expected to:ELA: 4.110.6.b.13.B: develop and follow a research plan with adult assistance
ELA: 4.110.6.b.13.C: identify and gather relevant information from a variety of sources
ELA: 4.110.6.b.13.E: demonstrate understanding of information gathered
ELA: 4.110.6.b.13.H: use an appropriate mode of delivery, whether written, oral, or multimodal, to present results
The Very Texas Hungry Caterpillar
The Very Texas Hungry Caterpillar
TEKS:
➢ ELA:
• Kindergarten: K.3C, K.5E, K.5F, K.5H, K.6B, K.6C, K.6D, K.7C, K.7D, K.8Dii, K.12D
• 1st Grade: 1.6E, 1.6F, 1.6H, 1.7C, 1.7D, 1.7E, 1.8C, 1.8D, 1.9Diii
• 2nd Grade: 2.6E, 2.6F, 2.6H. 2.7C, 2.7D, 2.7E, 2.8C
➢ Science:
• Kindergarten: K.1F, K.13A
• 1st Grade: 1.1F
• 2nd Grade: 2.1F, 2.13A
➢ Social Studies:
• Kindergarten: K.3C, K.5B, K.14A, K.14D
• 1st Grade: 1.3B, 1.4B, 1.7A, 1.16D, 1.17D
• 2nd Grade: 2.3A, 2.16F
Objectives:
Kindergarten: • identify the basic need of food; • explain the differences between the needs and wants of the character; • explain how agriculture can help meet basic human needs.
1st Grade: • create and use simple maps. • locate their community on a Texas map and compare its location to the area's commodities that are grown in Texas. • identify examples of goods and services, • explain how the commodities in the story are exchanged. • identify the role of markets in exchange of the commodities in the story.
2nd Grade: • interpret information on maps and globes using basic map elements. • create a map to show the location the commodities in the story are grown. • locate places of significance for agriculture. • examine the information presented in The Very Hungry Texas Caterpillar about Texas regions and their agriculture production.
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