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| Kid Pix Lesson |
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills |
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| Neighborhood |
§113.2. Social Studies, Kindergarten
b. Knowledge and Skills
(4) Geography. The student understands the concept of location. The student is expected to:
(A) use terms, including over, under, near, far, left, and right, to describe relative location
(5) Geography. The student understands the physical and human characteristics of the environment. The student is expected to:
(B) identify the human characteristics of places such as types of houses and ways of earning a living.
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| Color Chart |
§110.2. English Language Arts and Reading, Kindergarten
b) Knowledge and skills
(8) Reading/vocabulary development The student is expected to:
(A) discuss meanings of words and develop vocabulary through meaningful/concrete experiences (K-2);
(C) identify words that name persons, places, or things and words that name actions (K-1).
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| ABC Chart |
§110.2. English Language Arts and Reading, Kindergarten
b) Knowledge and skills
(8) Reading/vocabulary development The student is expected to:
(A) discuss meanings of words and develop vocabulary through meaningful/concrete experiences (K-2);
(C) identify words that name persons, places, or things and words that name actions (K-1).
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| Animal Chart |
§111.12. Mathematics, Kindergarten
b. Knowledge and Skills
(1) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student uses numbers to name quantities.
(B) use sets of concrete objects to represent quantities given in verbal or written form (through 9); and
(C) use numbers to describe how many objects are in a set
§112.2. Science, Kindergarten
b. Knowledge and Skills
(5) Science concepts. The student knows that organisms, objects, and events have properties and patterns. The student is expected to:
(A) describe properties of objects and characteristics of organisms |
| Measurement |
§111.12. Mathematics, Kindergarten
b. Knowledge and Skills
10) Measurement. The student uses attributes such as length, weight, or capacity to compare and order objects.
(11) Measurement. The student uses time and temperature to compare and order events, situations, and/or objects.
(A) compare and order two or three concrete objects according to length (shorter or longer), capacity (holds more or holds less), or weight (lighter or heavier)
(A) compare situations or objects according to temperature such as hotter or colder
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| Shapes |
§111.12. Mathematics, Kindergarten
b. Knowledge and Skills
(9) Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student recognizes characteristics of shapes and solids.
(B) recognize shapes in real-life objects or models of solids; and
(C) describe, identify, and compare circles, triangles, and rectangles including squares.
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| Things in a House |
§110.3. English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 1
b. Knowledge and Skills
(11) Reading/vocabulary development. The student develops an extensive vocabulary. The student is expected to:
(A) discuss meanings of words and develop vocabulary through meaningful/concrete experiences
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| The Four Seasons |
§112.3. Science, Grade 1
b. Knowledge and Skills
7) Science concepts. The student knows that many types of change occur. The student is expected to:
(C) observe and record changes in weather from day to day and over seasons
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| Ways to Travel |
§113.3. Social Studies, Grade 1
b. Knowledge and Skills
(5) Geography. The student understands the purpose of maps and globes. The student is expected to:
(A) create and use simple maps to identify the location of places in the classroom, school, community, and beyond
(6) Geography. The student understands various physical and human characteristics of the environment. The student is expected to:
(A) identify and describe the physical characteristics of places such as landforms, bodies of water, natural resources, and weather
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| Math Facts |
§111.13. Mathematics, Grade 1
b. Knowledge and Skills
(3) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student recognizes and solves problems in addition and subtraction situations. The student is expected to:
(A) model and create addition and subtraction problem situations with concrete objects and write corresponding number sentences; and
(B) learn and apply basic addition facts (sums to 18) using concrete models.
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| Telling Time |
§111.13. Mathematics, Grade 1
b. Knowledge and Skills
(8) Measurement. The student understands that time and temperature can be measured. The student is expected to:
(B) describe time on a clock using hours and half hours
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| Earth's Resources |
§112.4. Science, Grade 2
b. Knowledge and Skills
(10) Science concepts. The student knows that the natural world includes rocks, soil, water, and gases of the atmosphere. The student is expected to:
(B) identify uses of natural resources.
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| Animal Groups |
§112.4. Science, Grade 2
b. Knowledge and Skills
(8) Science concepts. The student distinguishes between living organisms and nonliving objects. The student is expected to:
(A) identify characteristics of living organisms |
| Family History |
§113.4. Social Studies, Grade 2
b. Knowledge and Skills
(17) Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of sources including electronic technology. The student is expected to:
(A) obtain information about a topic using a variety of oral sources such as conversations, interviews, and music |
| Land and Water in the United States |
§113.4. Social Studies, Grade 2
b. Knowledge and Skills
(5) Geography. The student uses simple geographic tools such as maps, globes, and photographs. The student is expected to:
(A) use symbols, find locations, and determine directions on maps and globes; and
(B) draw maps to show places and routes.
(6) Geography. The student understands the locations and characteristics of places and regions. The student is expected to:
(A) identify major landforms and bodies of water, including continents and oceans, on maps and globes.
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| Money |
§111.14. Mathematics, Grade 2
b. Knowledge and Skills
(3) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student adds and subtracts whole numbers to solve problems. The student is expected to:
(C) determine the value of a collection of coins less than one dollar.
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| Survey Graphs |
§111.14. Mathematics, Grade 2
b. Knowledge and Skills
(11) Probability and statistics. The student organizes data to make it useful for interpreting information. The student is expected to:
(A) construct picture graphs and bar-type graphs;
(B) draw conclusions and answer questions based on picture graphs and bar-type graphs
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| Habitats |
§113.5. Social Studies, Grade 3
b. Knowledge and Skills
(8) Science concepts. The student knows that living organisms need food, water, light, air, a way to dispose of waste, and an environment in which to live. The student is expected to:
(A) observe and describe the habitats of organisms within an ecosystem
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| Indian Communities |
§113.5. Social Studies, Grade 3
b. Knowledge and Skills
(4) Geography. The student understands how humans adapt to variations in the physical environment. The student is expected to:
(A) describe and explain variations in the physical environment including climate, landforms, natural resources, and natural hazards;
(B) compare how people in different communities adapt to or modify the physical environment |
| All About Plants |
§112.5. Science, Grade 3
b. Knowledge and Skills
(5) Science concepts. The student knows that systems exist in the world. The student is expected to:
(A) observe and identify simple systems such as a sprouted seed
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| Endangered Species |
§112.5. Science, Grade 3
b. Knowledge and Skills
(8) Science concepts. The student knows that living organisms need food, water, light, air, a way to dispose of waste, and an environment in which to live. The student is expected to:
(C) describe environmental changes in which some organisms describe environmental changes in which some organisms would thrive, become ill, or perish
§113.5. Social Studies, Grade 3
b. Knowledge and Skills
(5) Geography. The student understands the concepts of location, distance, and direction on maps and globes. The student is expected to:
(D) draw maps of places and regions that contain map elements including a title, compass rose, legend, scale, and grid system.
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| Fractions |
§111.15. Mathematics, Grade 3
b. Knowledge and Skills
(2) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student uses fraction names and symbols to describe fractional parts of whole objects or sets of objects. The student is expected to:
(A) construct concrete models of fractions;
(B) compare fractional parts of whole objects or sets of objects in a problem situation using concrete models. |
| Polygons |
§111.15. Mathematics, Grade 3
b. Knowledge and Skills
(8) Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student uses formal geometric vocabulary. The student is expected to name, describe, and compare shapes and solids using formal geometric vocabulary. |
| Phases of the Moon |
§112.6. Science, Grade 4
b. Knowledge and Skills
(6) Science concepts. The student knows that change can create recognizable patterns. The student is expected to:
(A) identify patterns of change such as in weather, metamorphosis, and objects in the sky. |
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California Native Americans
(This lesson may be adapted to the regions and Native American groups in Texas by using the graphic of Texas found in the Idea Machine button in Kid Pix Deluxe 4. Once the button has been clicked, open the Maps folder and choose United States. A map of Texas can be found here.)
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§113.6. Social Studies, Grade 4
b. Knowledge and Skills
(1) History. The student understands the similarities and differences of Native-American groups in Texas and the Western Hemisphere before European exploration. The student is expected to:
(A) identify Native-American groups in Texas and the Western Hemisphere before European exploration and describe the regions in which they lived; and
(B) compare the ways of life of Native-American groups in Texas and the Western Hemisphere before European exploration.
(6) Geography. The student uses geographic tools to collect, analyze, and interpret data. The student is expected to:
(A) apply geographic tools, including grid systems, legends, symbols, scales, and compass roses, to construct and interpret maps
§113.6. Social Studies, Grade 4
b. Knowledge and Skills
(2) History. The student understands the causes and effects of European exploration and colonization of Texas and the Western Hemisphere. The student is expected to:
(A) summarize reasons for European exploration and settlement of Texas and the Western Hemisphere.
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| Spanish Missions |
§113.6. Social Studies, Grade 4
b. Knowledge and Skills
(2) History. The student understands the causes and effects of European exploration and colonization of Texas and the Western Hemisphere. The student is expected to:
(A) summarize reasons for European exploration and settlement of Texas and the Western Hemisphere.
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| Rock Properties |
§112.6. Science, Grade 4
b. Knowledge and Skills
(11) Science concepts. The student knows that the natural world includes earth materials and objects in the sky. The student is expected to:
(A) test properties of soils including texture, capacity to retain water, and ability to support life.
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| Perimeter and Area |
§111.16. Mathematics, Grade 4
b. Knowledge and Skills
(12) Measurement. The student applies measurement concepts. The student is expected to measure to solve problems involving length, including perimeter, time, temperature, and area.
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| Ordered Pairs |
§111.16. Mathematics, Grade 4
b. Knowledge and Skills
(7) Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking. The student uses organizational structures to analyze and describe patterns and relationships. The student is expected to describe the relationship between two sets of related data such as ordered pairs in a table.
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| The Western Trails |
§113.6. Social Studies, Grade 4
b. Knowledge and Skills
(6) Geography. The student uses geographic tools to collect, analyze, and interpret data. The student is expected to:
(A) apply geographic tools, including grid systems, legends, symbols, scales, and compass roses, to construct and interpret maps
§113.7. Social Studies, Grade 5
b. Knowledge and Skills
4) History. The student understands political, economic, and social changes that occurred in the United States during the 19th century. The student is expected to:
(B) identify reasons people moved west.
(6) Geography. The student uses geographic tools to collect, analyze, and interpret data. The student is expected to:
(A) apply geographic tools, including grid systems, legends, symbols, scales, and compass roses, to construct and interpret maps |
| Native American Culture Regions |
§113.7. Social Studies, Grade 5
b. Knowledge and Skills
(6) Geography. The student uses geographic tools to collect, analyze, and interpret data. The student is expected to:
(A) apply geographic tools, including grid systems, legends, symbols, scales, and compass roses, to construct and interpret maps
(7) Geography. The student understands the concept of regions.
(8) Geography. The student understands the location and patterns of settlement and the geographic factors that influence where people live.
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| Exploring the New World |
§113.7. Social Studies, Grade 5
b. Knowledge and Skills
(1) History. The student understands the causes and effects of European colonization in the United States. The student is expected to:
(A) explain when, where, and why groups of people colonized and settled in the United States.
(6) Geography. The student uses geographic tools to collect, analyze, and interpret data. The student is expected to:
(A)apply geographic tools, including grid systems, legends, symbols, scales, and compass roses, to construct and interpret maps
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| The Thirteen British Colonies |
§113.7. Social Studies, Grade 5
b. Knowledge and Skills
(1) History. The student understands the causes and effects of European colonization in the United States. The student is expected to:
(A) explain when, where, and why groups of people colonized and settled in the United States.
(6) Geography. The student uses geographic tools to collect, analyze, and interpret data. The student is expected to:
(A) apply geographic tools, including grid systems, legends, symbols, scales, and compass roses, to construct and interpret maps
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| Our Solar System |
§112.7. Science, Grade 5
b. Knowledge and Skills
12) Science concepts. The student knows that the natural world includes earth materials and objects in the sky.
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| Coordinate Graphing |
§111.17. Mathematics, Grade 5
b. Knowledge and Skills
(9) Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student recognizes the connection between ordered pairs of numbers and locations of points on a plane. The student is expected to locate and name points on a coordinate grid using ordered pairs of whole numbers.
§111.22. Mathematics, Grade 6
b. Knowledge and Skills
(7) Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student uses coordinate geometry to identify location in two dimensions. The student is expected to locate and name points on a coordinate plane using ordered pairs of non-negative rational numbers.
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| Angles and Triangles |
§111.17. Mathematics, Grade 5
b. Knowledge and Skills
(11) Measurement. The student applies measurement concepts. The student is expected to:
(A) measure to solve problems involving length (including perimeter), weight, capacity, time, temperature, and area
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| Ancient Egypt |
§113.22. Social Studies, Grade 6
b. Knowledge and Skills
(4) Geography. The student understands the characteristics and relative locations of major historical and contemporary societies. The student is expected to:
(A) locate major historical and contemporary societies on maps and globes
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| Contributions of the Romans |
§113.22. Social Studies, Grade 6
b. Knowledge and Skills
(2) History. The student understands the contributions of individuals and groups from various cultures to selected historical and contemporary societies. The student is expected to:
(A) explain the significance of individuals or groups from selected societies, past and present; and
(B) describe the influence of individual and group achievement on selected historical or contemporary societies. |
| Food Web |
§112.22. Science, Grade 6
b. Knowledge and Skills
(8) Science concepts. The student knows that complex interactions occur between matter and energy. The student is expected to:
(C) describe energy flow in living systems including food chains and food webs. |
| Plate Tectonics |
§112.22. Science, Grade 6
b. Knowledge and Skills
(6) Science concepts. The student knows that there is a relationship between force and motion. The student is expected to:
(C) identify forces that shape features of the Earth including uplifting, movement of water, and volcanic activity.
§113.22. Social Studies, Grade 6
b. Knowledge and Skills
(6) Geography. The student understands the impact of physical processes on patterns in the environment. The student is expected to:
(A) describe and explain how physical processes such as erosion, ocean circulation, and earthquakes have resulted in physical patterns on Earth's surface. |
| Volume |
§111.22. Mathematics, Grade 6
b. Knowledge and Skills
(8) Measurement. The student solves application problems involving estimation and measurement of length, area, time, temperature, capacity, weight, and angles. The student is expected to:
(B) select and use appropriate units, tools, or formulas to measure and to solve problems involving length (including perimeter and circumference), area, time, temperature, capacity, and weight. |
| Pie Chart |
§111.22. Mathematics, Grade 6
b. Knowledge and Skills
(10) Probability and statistics. The student uses statistical representations to analyze data. The student is expected to:
(A) draw and compare different graphical representations of the same data;
(B) use median, mode, and range to describe data;
(C) sketch circle graphs to display data; and
(D) solve problems by collecting, organizing, displaying, and interpreting data.
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