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TEKS: Singing Bird - The Story of Thanksgiving


  • 110.11 - English Language Arts and Reading, Kindergarten, Beginning with School Year 2009-2010
    • K.21 - Listening and Speaking/Listening. Students use comprehension skills to listen attentively to others in formal and informal settings. Students continue to apply earlier standards with greater complexity.
    • A - listen attentively by facing speakers and asking questions to clarify information
  • 110.12 - English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 1, Beginning with School Year 2009-2010.
    • 1.27 - Listening and Speaking/Listening. Students use comprehension skills to listen attentively to others in formal and informal settings. Students continue to apply earlier standards with greater complexity.
    • A - listen attentively to speakers and ask relevant questions to clarify information
  • 113.11 - Social Studies,Kindergarten, Beginning with School Year 2011-2012.
    • K.1 - History. The student understands that holidays are celebrations of special events. The student is expected to:
      • A - explain the reasons for national patriotic holidays such as Presidents' Day and Independence Day; and
    • K.11 - Culture. The student understands similarities and differences among people. The student is expected to:
      • A - identify similarities and differences among people such as kinship, laws, and religion; and
      • B - identify similarities and differences among people such as music, clothing, and food.
    • K.13 - Science, technology, and society. The student understands ways technology is used in the home and school. The student is expected to:
      • C - describe how his or her life might be different without modern technology.
  • 113.12 - Social Studies, First Grade, Beginning with School Year 2011-2012.
    • 1.2 - History. The student understands how historical figures, patriots, and good citizens helped shape the community, state, and nation. The student is expected to:
      • A - identify contributions of historical figures, including Sam Houston, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Martin Luther King Jr., who have influenced the community, state, and nation;
      • C - compare the similarities and differences among the lives and activities of historical figures and other individuals who have influenced the community, state, and nation.
    • 1.6 - Geography. The student understands various physical and human characteristics. The student is expected to:
      • C - identify and describe the human characteristics of places such as types of houses and ways of earning a living.
    • 1.14 - Citizenship. The student understands important symbols, customs, and celebrations that represent American beliefs and principles and contribute to our national identity. The student is expected to:
      • E - explain how patriotic customs and celebrations reflect American individualism and freedom; and
    • 1.15 - Culture. The student understands the importance of family and community beliefs, customs, language, and traditions. The student is expected to:
      • A - describe and explain the importance of various beliefs, customs, language, and traditions of families and communities; and
    • 1.16 - Science, technology, and society. The student understands how technology affects daily life, past and present. The student is expected to:
      • A - describe how technology changes the ways families live;
      • B - describe how technology changes communication, transportation, and recreation; and
      • C - describe how technology changes the way people work.
  • 113.13 - Social Studies, Second Grade, Beginning with School Year 2011-2012.
    • 2.1 - History. The student understands the historical significance of landmarks and celebrations in the community, state, and nation. The student is expected to:
      • A - explain the significance of various community, state, and national celebrations such as Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Thanksgiving; and
    • 2.2 - History. The student understands the concepts of time and chronology. The student is expected to:
      • A - describe the order of events by using designations of time periods such as historical and present times;
    • 2.10 - Economics. The student understands the roles of producers and consumers in the production of goods and services. The student is expected to:
      • C - examine the development of a product from a natural resource to a finished product.
    • 2.13 - Citizenship. The student understands characteristics of good citizenship as exemplified by historical figures and other individuals. The student is expected to:
      • C - identify other individuals who exemplify good citizenship; and
    • 2.16 - Culture. The student understands ethnic and/or cultural celebrations. The student is expected to:
      • A - identify the significance of various ethnic and/or cultural celebrations; and
  • 113.14 - Social Studies, Third Grade, Beginning with School Year 2011-2012.
    • 3.1 - History. The student understands how individuals, events, and ideas have influenced the history of various communities. The student is expected to:
    • A - describe how individuals, events, and ideas have changed communities, past and present;
  • 113.15 - Social Studies, Fourth Grade, Beginning with School Year 2011-2012.
    • 4.1 - History. The student understands the origins, similarities, and differences of American Indian groups in Texas and North America before European exploration. The student is expected to:
      • D - compare the ways of life of American Indian groups in Texas and North America before European exploration.
  • 117.4 - Theatre, Kindergarten.
    • K.4 - Historical/cultural heritage. The student relates theatre to history, society, and culture.
      • B - Play and replay stories from American history.
    • K.5 - Response/evaluation. The student responds to and evaluates theatre and theatrical performances.
      • A - Begin to identify appropriate audience behavior.
      • C - Demonstrate awareness of the use of music, creative movement, and visual components in dramatic play.
      • D - Observe the performance of artists and identify theatrical vocations.
  • 117.7 - Theatre, Grade 1.
    • 1.1 - Perception. The student develops concepts about self, human relationships, and the environment, using elements of drama and conventions of theatre.
      • C - Imitate actions and sounds.
    • 1.3 - Creative expression/performance. The student applies design, directing, and theatre production concepts and skills.
      • C - Plan dramatic play.
      • D - Cooperate with others in dramatic play.
    • 1.5 - Response/evaluation. The student responds to and evaluates theatre and theatrical performances.
      • A - Identify appropriate audience behavior.
      • D - Observe the performance of artists and identify theatrical vocations.
  • 117.10 - Theatre, Grade 2.
    • 2.1 - Perception. The student develops concepts about self, human relationships, and the environment, using elements of drama and conventions of theatre.
      • D - Role-play, imitate, and recreate dialogue.
    • 2.4 - Historical/cultural heritage. The student relates theatre to history, society, and culture.
      • A - Imitate life experiences from various historical periods in dramatic play.
    • 2.5 - Response/evaluation. The student responds to and evaluates theatre and theatrical performances.
      • A - Identify and apply appropriate audience behavior.
      • B - React to and begin to evaluate dramatic activities.
      • D - Observe the performance of artists and identify theatrical vocations.

After School Balloon Twisting Class

  • 111.15 - Mathematics, Grade 3.
    • 3.9 - Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student recognizes congruence and symmetry.
      • B - Create shapes with lines of symmetry using concrete models and technology.
      • C - Identify lines of symmetry in shapes.
    • 3.15 - Underlying processes and mathematical tools. The student applies Grade 3 mathematics to solve problems connected to everyday experiences and activities in and outside of school.
      • A - Identify the mathematics in everyday situations.
  • 111.16 - Mathematics, Grade 4.
    • 4.9 - Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student connects transformations to congruence and symmetry.
      • C - Use reflections to verify that a shape has symmetry.
    • 4.14 - Underlying processes and mathematical tools. The student applies Grade 4 mathematics to solve problems connected to everyday experiences and activities in and outside of school.
      • D - Use tools such as real objects, manipulatives, and technology to solve problems.
    • 4.16 - Underlying processes and mathematical tools. The student uses logical reasoning to make sense of his or her world.
      • A - Make generalizations from patterns or sets of examples and nonexamples.
  • 111.17 - Mathematics, Grade 5.
    • 5.5 - Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking. The student makes generalizations based on observed patterns and relationships.
      • A - Use concrete objects or pictures to make generalizations about determining all possible combinations.
    • 5.11 - Measurement. The student applies measurement concepts.
      • B - Describe numerical relationships between units of measure within the same measurement system such as an inch is one-twelfth of a foot.
    • 5.14 - Underlying processes and mathematical tools. The student applies Grade 5 mathematics to solve problems connected to everyday experiences and activities in and outside of school.
      • A - Identify the mathematics in everyday situations.
      • D - Use tools such as real objects, manipulatives, and technology to solve problems.
  • 111.22 - Mathematics, Grade 6.
    • 6.8 - Measurement. The student solves application problems involving estimation and measurement of length, area, time, temperature, capacity, weight, and angles.
      • A - Estimate measurements and evaluate reasonableness of results.
  • 111.23 - Mathematics, Grade 7.
    • 7.13 - Underlying processes and mathematical tools. The student applies Grade 7 mathematics to solve problems connected to everyday experiences, investigations in other disciplines, and activities in and outside of school.
      • D - Select tools such as real objects, manipulatives, paper/pencil, and technology or techniques such as mental math, estimation, and number sense to solve problems.
  • 111.24 - Mathematics, Grade 8.
    • 8.14 - Underlying processes and mathematical tools. The student applies Grade 8 mathematics to solve problems connected to everyday experiences, investigations in other disciplines, and activities in and outside of school.
      • D - Select tools such as real objects, manipulatives, paper/pencil, and technology or techniques such as mental math, estimation, and number sense to solve problems.
  • 112.16 - Science, Grade 5, Beginning with School Year 2010-2011
    • 5.5 - Matter and energy. The student knows that matter has measurable physical properties and those properties determine how matter is classified, changed, and used.
      • A - classify matter based on physical properties, including mass, magnetism, physical state (solid, liquid, and gas), relative density (sinking and floating), solubility in water, and the ability to conduct or insulate thermal energy or electric energy
  • 116.5 - Physical Education, Grade 3.
    • 3.6 - Social development. The student understands basic components such as strategies and rules of structured physical activities including but not limited to, games, sports, dance, and gymnastics.
      • B - Explain the importance of basic rules in games and activities.
    • 3.7 - Social development. The student develops positive self-management and social skills needed to work independently and with others in physical activity settings.
      • A - Follow rules, procedures, and etiquette.
      • B - Persevere when not successful on the first try in learning movement skills.
      • C - Accept and respect differences and similarities in physical abilities of self and others.
  • 116.6 - Physical Education, Grade 4.
    • 4.6 - Social development. The student understands basic components such as strategies and rules of structured physical activities including, but not limited to, games, sports, dance, and gymnastics.
      • A - Distinguish between compliance and noncompliance with rules and regulations.
    • 4.7 - Social development. The student develops positive self-management and social skills needed to work independently and with others in physical activity settings.
      • A - Follow rules, procedures, and etiquette.
      • B - Respond to winning and losing with dignity and understanding.
      • C - Work independently and stay on task.
      • D - Demonstrate effective communication, consideration and respect for the feelings of others during physical activities such as encourage others, allow others equal turns, and invite others to participate.
  • 116.7 - Physical Education, Grade 5.
    • 5.6 - Social development. The student understands basic components such as strategies and rules of structured physical activities including, but not limited to, games, sports, dance, and gymnastics.
      • B - Explain the concept and importance of team work.
    • 5.7 - Social development. The student develops positive self-management and social skills needed to work independently and with others in physical activity settings.
      • A - Follow rules, procedures, and etiquette.
  • 116.22 - Physical Education, Grade 6.
    • 6.7 - Social development. The student develops positive self-management and social skills needed to work independently and with others in physical activity settings.
      • A - Participate in establishing rules, procedures, and etiquette that are safe and effective for specific activity situations.
      • C - Identify and follow rules while playing sports and games.
      • D - Accept decisions made by game officials such as student, teachers, and officials outside the school.
      • F - Modify games/activities to improve the game/activity.
  • 117.11 - Art, Grade 3.
    • 3.2 - Creative expression/performance. The student expresses ideas through original artworks, using a variety of media with appropriate skill.
      • A - Create artworks based on personal observations and experiences.
      • C - Produce drawings, paintings, prints, constructions, ceramics, and fiberart, using a variety of art materials appropriately.
  • 117.14 - Art, Grade 4.

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