Texas History - Scope and Sequence - Year at a Glance
Texas History First Semester Textbook: Glencoe - Texas and Texans
Three Weeks 1st 3 weeks 2nd 3 weeks 3rd 3 weeks 4th 3 weeks 5th 3 weeks 6th 3 weeks
Topics/ Concepts Texas Government (How?) Texas Geography (Where?) Paleoindians arrive in Texas (When?)
The Spanish and French arrive in Texas
(What?)
Mexico takes over & the Settlers Arrive (Who?) Trouble Begins (Why?) Resource: Glencoe Texas & Texans Chp. 29,Chp. 30 TEKS- 7.1B, 7.14AB, 7.11C, 7.15AB, 7.18AB, 7.21, 7.22 Geography handbook, Chp. 12 Teks-7.8AB, 7.9ABC, 7.10AB, 7.11AB, 7.21,7.22 Chp. 3-4 TEKS- 7.1AB, 7.2AB, 7.10AB, 7.22 Chp.4-5 TEKS- 7.1BC, 7.2B, 7.21B, 7.22 Chp. 6-7 TEKS- 7.1BC, 7.2CD, 7.19ABC Chp. 8 TEKS- 7.2CEF, 7.17C
Texas History Second Semester Textbook: Glencoe - Texas and Texans
Three Weeks 1st 3 weeks 2nd 3 weeks 3rd 3 weeks 4th 3 weeks 5th 3 weeks 6th 3 weeks
Topics/ Concepts Texas Revolution (WAR!) Republic of Texas (What now?) Statehood of Texas (Which?) Cattle Kingdoms (Whoa!) Rapid Growth of Texas (Watch out!) Modern Texas (WOW!) Resource: Glencoe Texas & Texans Chp. 10-11 TEKS-7.1BC, 7.3AB, 7.14AB Chp. 12-13 TEKS- 7.1BC, 7.4AB, 7.11AB, 7.19B Chp. 14-16 TEKS-7.1AB, 7.5AB, 7.6 Chp. 18-19 TEKS- 7.6AC, 7.7A, 7.20A Chp. 20,21,23 TEKS- 7.7AD, 7.11BCD, 7.12ABC Chp. 27 TEKS- 7.18AB, 7.19AB
Texas Government: Approximate Time 3 weeks (1st – 3 weeks)
Essential Learning Outcomes TEKS TOPICS (not in sequential order) Suggested
Resources
Assessments TAKS Objectives
Identify the three branches that make up the Texas Government
Identify the duties of the different branches in Texas Government
Explain the process of parliamentary procedure Discuss Civil law & Criminal Law
Discuss citizen participation
7.1 b 7.11c 7.14 a-b 7.15 a-b 7.17 a-c 7.18 a-b 7.21a-e 7.22a-d
Identify how the Texas Constitution reflects the principles of limited government, checks and balances, federalism, separation powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights.
Identify the influence of ideas from the U.S. Constitution on the Texas Constitution.
Describe the structure and functions of government at municipal, county, and state levels, the importance of free speech and press in a
democratic society; and express and defend a point of view on an issue of historical or contemporary interest in Texas.
Summarize the rights guaranteed in the Texas Bill of Rights; and identify civic responsibilities of Texas citizens. Chp. 28 – Chp. 30 Glencoe Texas and Texans, workbooks, CD resources, internet Oral & written evaluations, Daily work, Quizzes and Chapter Tests Common Assessments, Formative Assessments 4,5
Texas Geography: Approximate Time 3 weeks (2nd – 3 weeks)
Essential Learning Outcomes TEKS TOPICS (not in sequential order) Suggested
Resources
Assessments TAKS Objectives
Explain how the natural resources of Texas affects Texans
Identify Texas’ major landforms Identify the geographic regions of Texas
Compare and contrast the geographic regions of Texas
Locate important Texas cities
7.8 a 7.8b 7.9a 7.9b 7.9c 7.10a 7.10b 7.11a 7.11b 7.21 7.22
Create thematic maps, graphs, charts, models, and databases representing various aspects of Texas during the 19th and 20th centuries; and pose and answer questions about geographic distributions and patterns in Texas during the 19th and 20th centuries. Locate places and regions of importance in Texas during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Compare places and regions of Texas in terms of physical and human characteristics; and analyze the effects of physical and human factors such as climate, weather, landforms, irrigation,
transportation, and communication on major events in Texas.
Identify ways in which Texans have adapted to and modified the environment and analyze the
consequences of the modifications; and explain ways in which geographic factors have affected the political, economic, and social development of Texas.
Analyze the effects of the changing population distribution in Texas during the 20th century; and describe the structure of the population of Texas using demographic concepts such as growth rate and age distribution. Geography Handbook, Chp. 1 & 2 Glencoe Texas and Texans, workbooks , CD resources, internet Oral & written evaluations, Daily work, Quizzes and Chapter Tests Common Assessments, Formative Assessments 2,5
Paleoindians arrive in Texas: Approximate Time 3 weeks (3rd 3 weeks)
Essential Learning Outcomes TEKS TOPICS (not in sequential order) Suggested
Resources
Assessments TAKS Objectives
Give possible explanations for how & why people migrated to the Americas
Summarize the lifestyle of the Paleoindians Identify and compare the four Native American cultures found in Texas
Summarize how the environment shaped the Southeastern & Gulf Cultures
Summarize how the environment shaped the Southeastern & Gulf Cultures
7.1 a 7.1b 7.2a 7.2b 7.10a 7.10b 7.22
Identify the major eras in Texas history and describe their defining characteristics; apply absolute and relative chronology through the sequencing of significant individuals, events, and time periods; and explain the significance of the following dates: 1519, 1718, 1821, 1836, 1845, and 1861.
Compare the cultures of Native Americans in Texas prior to European colonization;
Identify ways in which Texans have adapted to and modified the
environment and analyze the consequences of the modifications; and explain ways in which geographic factors have affected the political, economic, and social development of Texas. Glencoe Texas and Texans, Chp 3 & 17 workbooks, CD resources, internet Oral & written evaluations, Daily work, Quizzes and Chapter Tests Common Assessments, Formative Assessments 2,5
The Spanish & French Arrive in Texas: Approximate Time 3 weeks (4th 3 weeks)
Essential Learning Outcomes TEKS TOPICS (not in sequential order) Suggested
Resources
Assessments TAKS Objectives
Discuss early Spanish expeditions to Texas Explain why the Spanish Conquistadores explored Texas
Describe the missionary efforts of the Spanish
Summarize how France challenged Spain’s claim to Texas 7.1b 7.1c 7.2b 7.21b 7.22
Apply absolute and relative
chronology through the sequencing of significant individuals, events, and time periods; and explain the significance of the following dates: 1519, 1718, 1821, 1836, 1845, and 1861.
Identify important individuals, events, and issues related to European
exploration and colonization of Texas, including the establishment of Catholic missions.
Analyze information by sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing
inferences and conclusions.
Chp. 4 –Chp. 5 Glencoe Texas and Texans, workbooks, CD resources, internet Oral & written evaluations, Daily work, Quizzes and Chapter Tests Common Assessments, Formative Assessments 1,2,3
Mexico takes over Texas and the Settlers arrive: Approximate Time 3 weeks (5th 3 weeks)
Essential Learning Outcomes TEKS TOPICS (not in sequential order) Suggested
Resources
Assessments TAKS Objectives
Discuss the Louisiana Purchase
Describe the first Anglo settlers arrival Identify the successful empresarios
Summarize the colonization laws of Mexico Explain why Father Hidalgo y Costilla called for Independence from Spain
7.1b 7.1c 7.2c 7.2d 7.19a 7.19b 7.19c
Apply absolute and relative
chronology through the sequencing of significant individuals, events, and time periods; and explain the significance of the following dates: 1519, 1718, 1821, 1836, 1845, and 1861.
Identify the contributions of significant individuals including Moses Austin, Stephen F. Austin, and Juan Seguín during the colonization of Texas; identify the impact of the Mexican federal Constitution of 1824 on events in Texas.
Explain how the diversity of Texas is reflected in a variety of cultural activities, celebrations, and
performances; describe how people from selected racial, ethnic, and religious groups attempt to maintain their cultural heritage while adapting to the larger Texas culture; and
identify examples of Spanish influence on place names such as Amarillo and Río Grande and on vocabulary in Texas. Chp. 6 –Chp. 7 Glencoe Texas and Texans, workbooks, CD resources, internet Oral & written evaluations, Daily work, Quizzes and Chapter Tests Common Assessments, Formative Assessments 1,3,4
Trouble Begins: Approximate Time 3 weeks (6th 3 weeks)
Essential Learning Outcomes TEKS TOPICS (not in sequential order) Suggested
Resources
Assessments TAKS Objectives
Describe the Anahuac protests
Discuss the effects of the Law of April 6 Explain Stephen F. Austin’s imprisonment Explain the significance of the Mier y Teran report
Discuss the Consultation
7.2c 7.2e 7.2f 7.17c
Identify the contributions of significant individuals including Moses Austin, Stephen F. Austin, and Juan Seguín during the colonization of Texas; Trace the development of events that led to the Texas Revolution, including the Law of April 6, 1830, the Turtle Bayou Resolutions, and the arrest of Stephen F. Austin;
Contrast Spanish and Anglo purposes for and methods of settlement in Texas.
Express and defend a point of view on an issue of historical or contemporary interest in Texas. Chp. 8 Glencoe Texas and Texans, workbooks, CD resources, internet Oral & written evaluations, Daily work, Quizzes and Chapter Tests Common Assessments, Formative Assessments 1,3,4
Texas Revolution: Approximate Time 3 weeks (7th 3 weeks)
Essential Learning Outcomes TEKS TOPICS (not in sequential order) Suggested
Resources
Assessments TAKS Objectives
Explain why Texas declared independence from Mexico
Examine the strengths and weaknesses of the two Armies
Identify the battles of the Texas Revolution Describe the events at the Alamo, Goliad, and San Jacinto
Compare the Texas and U.S. declarations of Independence & Constitutions
7.1B 7.1C 7.3A 7.3B 7.14A 7.14B
Apply absolute and relative chronology through the sequencing of significant individuals, events, and time periods; and explain the significance of the following dates: 1519, 1718, 1821, 1836, 1845, and 1861.
Explain the roles played by significant individuals during the Texas Revolution, including George Childress, Lorenzo de Zavala, James Fannin, Sam Houston, Antonio López de Santa Anna, and William B. Travis Explain the issues surrounding significant events of the Texas Revolution, including the battle of Gonzales, the siege of the Alamo, the convention of 1836, Fannin's surrender at Goliad, and the battle of San Jacinto.
Identify how the Texas Constitution reflects the principles of limited government, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights
Identify the influence of ideas from the U.S. Constitution on the Texas Constitution.
Chp. 9-11 Glencoe Texas and Texans, workbooks, CD resources, internet Oral & written evaluations, Daily work, Quizzes and Chapter Tests Common Assessments, Formative Assessments 1,4,5
Republic of Texas: Approximate Time 3 weeks (8th 3 weeks)
Essential Learning Outcomes TEKS TOPICS (not in sequential order) Suggested
Resources
Assessments TAKS Objectives
Analyze events that took place in the Republic of Texas
Describe the policies of Houston, Lamar, and Anson Jones during their
presidencies
Characterize the problems Texas faced as an Independent Republic
Describe the annexation of Texas Specify why immigrants came to Texas and where they chose to settle
Describe how each immigrant group tried to maintain its cultural heritage
7.1B 7.1C 7.4A 7.4B 7.11A 7.11B 7.19B
Apply absolute and relative chronology through the sequencing of significant individuals, events, and time periods; and explain the significance of the following dates: 1519, 1718, 1821, 1836, 1845, and 1861. Identify individuals, events, and issues during the Republic of Texas and early Texas statehood, including annexation, Sam Houston, Anson Jones, Mirabeau B. Lamar, problems of the Republic of Texas, the Texas Rangers, the Mexican War, and the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo.
Analyze the causes of and events leading to Texas statehood.
Analyze why immigrant groups came to Texas and where they settled.
Analyze how immigration and migration to Texas in the 19th and 20th centuries have influenced Texas.
Describe how people from selected racial, ethnic, and religious groups attempt to
maintain their cultural heritage while adapting to the larger Texas culture.
Chp. 28 – Chp. 30 Glencoe Texas and Texans, workbooks , CD resources, internet Oral & written evaluations, Daily work, Quizzes and Chapter Tests Common Assessments, Formative Assessments 1,3,4
Statehood: Approximate Time 3 weeks (9th 3 weeks)
Essential Learning Outcomes TEKS TOPICS (not in sequential order) Suggested
Resources
Assessments TAKS Objectives
Recognize the causes and effects of the Mexican- American War
analyze Texas’ role in the civil War Identify how new social, economic, and political systems developed during Reconstruction
Identify the political leaders during Reconstruction 7.1A 7.1B 7.5A 7.5B 7.6A
Apply absolute and relative chronology through the sequencing of significant individuals, events, and time periods; and explain the significance of the following dates: 1519, 1718, 1821, 1836, 1845, and 1861.
The student understands how events and issues shaped the history of Texas during the Civil War and Reconstruction. The student is expected to: explain reasons for the involvement of Texas in the Civil War.
Analyze the political, economic, and social effects of the Civil War and Reconstruction in Texas. Identify significant individuals, events, and issues from Reconstruction through the beginning of the 20th century, including the factors leading to the expansion of the Texas frontier, the effects of westward expansion on Native Americans, the development of the cattle industry from its Spanish beginnings, the myth and realities of the cowboy way of life, the effects of the growth of railroads, the buffalo soldiers, James Hogg, Cynthia Parker, and Spindletop. Chp. 28 – Chp. 30 Glencoe Texas and Texans, workbooks, CD resources, internet Oral & written evaluations, Daily work, Quizzes and Chapter Tests Common Assessments, Formative Assessments 1,2,3,4,5
Cattle Kingdoms: Approximate Time 3 weeks (1Oth 3 weeks)
Essential Learning Outcomes TEKS TOPICS (not in sequential order) Suggested
Resources
Assessments TAKS Objectives
Characterize the cattle drives Describe the big ranches
Compare the economy of East, South, and West Texas
Describe the actions of big business and railroads that lead to reforms
Identify the impact of the development of the railroad on the cattle industry
7.6 A 7.6C 7.7A 7.20A
Identify significant individuals, events, and issues from Reconstruction through the beginning of the 20th century, including the factors leading to the
expansion of the Texas frontier, the effects of westward expansion on Native
Americans, the development of the cattle industry from its Spanish beginnings ,the myth and realities of the cowboy way of life, the effects of the growth of railroads, the buffalo soldiers, James Hogg, Cynthia Parker, and Spindletop; and
Explain the political, economic, and social impact of the cattle and oil industries and the development of West Texas resulting from the close of the frontier.
Define the impact of "boom and bust" and trace the boom-and-bust cycle of leading Texas industries throughout the 20th century, including farming, oil and gas, cotton, cattle ranching, real estate, and banking.
Compare types and uses of technology, past and present.
Chp. 28 – Chp. 30 Glencoe Texas and Texans, workbooks, CD resources, internet Oral & written evaluations, Daily work, Quizzes and Chapter Tests Common Assessments, Formative Assessments 1,2,3,4,5
Rapid Growth of Texas: Approximate Time 3 weeks (11th 3 weeks)
Essential Learning Outcomes TEKS TOPICS (not in sequential order) Suggested
Resources
Assessments TAKS Objectives
Discuss how the oil industry promoted growth
Describe life on the “home front” during the War
Discuss how Texas began to change from a rural state to one with
industrial cities
Explain what led to Texas’ wartime prosperity
Explain which cities grew the most rapidly and why
7.7A 7.7D 7.11B 7.11C 7.11D 7.12A 7.12B 7.12C
Define the impact of "boom and bust" and trace the boom-and-bust cycle of leading Texas industries throughout the 20th century, including farming, oil and gas, cotton, cattle ranching, real estate, and banking;
Analyze the political, economic, and social impact of major wars, including World War I and World War II, on the history of Texas;
Analyze how immigration and migration to Texas in the 19th and 20th centuries have influenced Texas; Analyze the effects of the changing population distribution in Texas during the 20th century; And describe the structure of the population of Texas using demographic concepts such as growth rate and age distribution.
Explain economic factors that led to the urbanization of Texas.
Trace the development of major industries that contributed to the urbanization of Texas. Explain the changes in the types of jobs and
occupations that have resulted from the urbanization of Texas. Chp. 28 – Chp. 30 Glencoe Texas and Texans, workbooks, CD resources, internet Oral & written evaluations, Daily work, Quizzes and Chapter Tests Common Assessments, Formative Assessments 1,3,4
Modern Texas: Approximate Time 3 weeks (12th 3 weeks)
Essential Learning Outcomes TEKS TOPICS (not in sequential order) Suggested
Resources
Assessments TAKS Objectives
Identify and describe famous Texans Discuss why celebrations and festivals take place and why they are important Describe Texas festivals
7.18A 7.18B 7.19A 7.19B
Identify the leadership qualities of elected and appointed leaders of Texas, past and present, including Texans who have been President of the United States; and analyze the contributions of Texas leaders such as Henry B. González, Phil Gramm, Barbara Jordan, and Sam Rayburn.
Explain how the diversity of Texas is reflected in a variety of cultural activities, celebrations, and performances.
Describe how people from selected racial, ethnic, and religious groups attempt to maintain their cultural heritage while adapting to the larger Texas culture.
Chp. 28 – Chp. 30 Glencoe Texas and Texans, workbooks, CD resources, internet Oral & written evaluations, Daily work, Quizzes and Chapter Tests Common Assessments, Formative Assessments 2,3