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Grade7TexasHistory

CurriculumFramework2016‐2017

Aligned to English Language Proficiency Standards and College and Career Readiness Standards

Grade7TexasHistoryCurriculumFramework 2016‐2017

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WEEK 1- 1st Six Weeks

TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES

MONDAY August 22

*TECH 2A

Introduction

Syllabus

Classroom goals, objectives, and expectations Procedures

Introduction to History Fair Theme

TUESDAY August 23

1B, 8A,

17C, 21A,

21C

Understanding Social Studies: Studying History McGraw Hill

Chapter 1 Lesson 1

Eras

Absolute and Relative Chronology

Maps, Charts and Graphs

Primary and Secondary Sources

WEDNESDAY August 24

8A, 9A, 9B, 10A, 21C

Understanding Social Studies: Tools of Geography McGraw Hill

Chapter 1

Lesson 2

Five themes of geography

Globes and Maps

Human Interaction with Environment

THURSDAY August 25

13B, 14A,14B, 16A, 16B

Understanding Social Studies: Government, Citizenship and Economics McGraw Hill

Chapter 1 Lesson 3

Purpose of Government

Constitutional Republic Branches of Government

Principles of the Constitution

Citizenship Economics

FRIDAY August 26

19BC, 20ABC, 21BCE, 22BCD, 23AB

Understanding Social Studies: Culture, Science and Social Studies Skills

Culture

Ethnic Groups, Languages and Religion

Cultural Interactions and Change

Science and Society

Critical Thinking Skills

Communication Skills

TEKS Descriptor8A create and interpret thematic maps, graphs, charts, models, and databases representing various aspects of Texas during the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries 8B analyze and interpret geographic distributions and patterns in Texas during the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. 10A identify ways in which Texans have adapted to and modified the environment and analyze the positive and negative consequences of the modifications; and 14A identify how the Texas Constitution reflects the principles of limited government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights; and 14B compare the principles and concepts of the Texas Constitution to the U.S. Constitution, including the Texas and U.S. Bill of Rights. 16A identify rights of Texas citizens 16B explain and analyze civic responsibilities of Texas citizens and the importance of civic participation. 19B describe how people from various racial, ethnic, and religious groups attempt to maintain their cultural heritage while adapting to the larger Texas culture 19C identify examples of Spanish influence and the influence of other cultures on Texas such as place names, vocabulary, religion, architecture, food, and the arts 20A compare types and uses of technology, past and present 20B identify Texas leaders in science and technology such as Walter Cunningham, Michael DeBakey, Denton Cooley, Benjy Brooks, Michael Dell, and Howard Hughes Sr20C analyze the effects of various scientific discoveries and technological innovations on the development of Texas such as advancements in the agricultural, energy, medical, computer, and aerospace industries; 21A‐H SS SKILLS 22A‐D, 23A

TECH: 2A create personal learning networks to collaborate and publish with peers, experts, or others using digital tools such as blogs, wikis, audio/video communication, or other emerging technologies

COMMENTS *August 22nd Technological Applications opportunity;

ELPS 1C, 2E CCRS IB, IF, IVA


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MONDAY August 29

9AB, 10AB, 11CD, 12B

Natural Texas: Geography and Natural Resources of Texas McGraw Hill Chapter 2 Lesson 1, 2

Elements of Texas Geography

Geographic features in Texas

Natural Resources in Texas

Water Resources

TUESDAY August 30

9BC, 10B

Natural Texas: Climate

Factors that affect Texas’s climate

Extreme Weather

McGraw Hill

Chapter 2 Lesson 3

WEDNESDAY August 31

9AB, 10AB,

11A, 13AC,

19C, 21A

Regions of Texas: Mountains, Basins, and the Great Plains

Four regions of Texas

Physical and Human characteristics

Human environment interaction

McGraw Hill

Chapter 3

THURSDAY September 1

9ABC, 10AB, 11A, 13C

Regions of Texas: North Central and Coastal Plains McGraw Hill

Chapter 3 Geography, Climate, and

Natural Resources Human environment

interaction Industry

FRIDAY September 2

*4ABCDEF Natural Texas and Regions of Texas Assessment McGraw Hill

Chapter 2‐3

TEKS Descriptor

9A locate the Mountains and Basins, Great Plains, North Central Plains, and Coastal Plains regions and places of importance in Texas during the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries such as major cities, rivers, natural and historic landmarks, political and cultural regions, and local points of interest; 9B compare places and regions of Texas in terms of physical and human characteristics; and 9C analyze the effects of physical and human factors such as climate, weather, landforms, irrigation, transportation, and communication on major events in Texas. 10A identify ways in which Texans have adapted to and modified the environment and analyze the positive and negative consequences of the modifications 10B explain ways in which geographic factors such as the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, the Dust Bowl, limited water resources, and alternative energy sources have affected the political, economic, and social development of Texas. 11A identify ways in which Texans have adapted to and modified the environment and analyze the positive and negative consequences of the modifications; and 11C analyze the effects of the changing population distribution and growth in Texas during the 20th and 21st centuries and the additional need for education, health care, and transportation; and 11D describe the structure of the population of Texas using demographic concepts such as growth rate and age distribution. 12B trace the development of major industries that contributed to the urbanization of Texas such as transportation, oil and gas, and manufacturing 13A analyze the impact of national and international markets and events on the production of goods and services in Texas such as agriculture, oil and gas, and computer technology 13C analyze the impact of significant industries in Texas such as oil and gas, aerospace, medical, and computer technologies on local, national, and international markets. 19C identify examples of Spanish influence and the influence of other cultures on Texas such as place names, vocabulary, religion, architecture, food, and the arts; and 21A differentiate between, locate, and use valid primary and secondary sources such as computer software, databases, media and news services, biographies, interviews, and artifacts to acquire information about Texas *4ABCDEF (Tech) A identify and define relevant problems and significant questions for investigation; B plan and manage activities to develop a solution, design a computer program, or complete a project; C collect and analyze data to identify solutions and make informed decisions; D use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions; E make informed decisions and support reasoning; and F transfer current knowledge to the learning of newly encountered technologies.

COMMENTS *Optional History Fair Research Day in lieu of assessment ELPS 1C, 2E CCRS IA, IB, IF


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MONDAY September 5

*5ABCD 1A, 2A, 20A

The Early People of Texas: Introduction

First people of America and Texas

Native Americans

Europeans

McGraw Hill

Chapter 4

Lesson 1

TUESDAY September 6

1A, 20A The Early People of Texas: Ancient People

Migration of first Americans

Important technology

Archaeologists and Artifacts

McGraw Hill

Chapter 4 Lesson 1

WEDNESDAY September 7

2A The Early People of Texas: Southeastern and Gulf Cultures

How the environment shaped the Southeastern and Gulf Cultures

How European Settlements affected Native Americans.

Culture and Tradition

McGraw Hill

Chapter 4 Lesson 2


2A The Early People of Texas: Plains and Puebloan Cultures

How the environment shaped the Pueblo and Plains cultures.

The Buffalo

Different Cultures Emerge

McGraw Hill

Chapter 4 Lesson 3

FRIDAY September 9

The Early People of Texas Assessment

TEKS Descriptor

1A identify the major eras in Texas history, describe their defining characteristics, and explain why historians divide the past into eras, including Natural Texas and its People; Age of Contact; Spanish Colonial; Mexican National; Revolution and Republic; Early Statehood; Texas in the Civil War and Reconstruction; Cotton, Cattle, and Railroads; Age of Oil; Texas in the Great Depression and World War II; Civil Rights and Conservatism; and Contemporary Texas; 2A compare the cultures of American Indians in Texas prior to European colonization such as Gulf, Plains, Puebloan, and Southeastern 20A compare types and uses of technology, past and present; *5ABCD A understand and practice copyright principles, including current fair use guidelines, creative commons , open source, and public domain; B practice ethical acquisition of information and standard methods for citing sources; C practice and explain safe and appropriate online behavior, personal security guidelines, digital identity, digital etiquette, and acceptable use of technology; and D understand the negative impact of inappropriate technology use, including online bullying and harassment, hacking, intentional virus setting, invasion of privacy, and piracy such as software, music, video, and other media.

COMMENTS *September 5th Technological Applications opportunity

ELPS 1C, 2E CCRS IB, IC, IF


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MONDAY September 12

14AB, 17B

Celebrate Freedom Week

Analyze and evaluate the text of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

“All men are created equal.”

Individual Rights

Unalienable Rights

TUESDAY September 13

14AB Celebrate Freedom Week

Contributions of the Founding Fathers

Important Principles Important Documents


14AB Celebrate Freedom Week Structure of government Limited Government Republicanism

Checks and Balances



Separation of Powers

Popular sovereignty

Texas Constitution vs. U.S. Constitution

FRIDAY September 16


Wrap‐up of Celebrate Freedom Week

TEKS Descriptor

14A identify how the Texas Constitution reflects the principles of limited government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights; and 14B compare the principles and concepts of the Texas Constitution to the U.S. Constitution, including the Texas and U.S. Bill of Rights. 17B describe the importance of free speech and press in a democratic society; and

COMMENTS

ELPS 1C, 2E CCRS IA, IB, IF


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MONDAY September 19

1AC, 2BC, 21A

The Early Explorers of Texas: Introduction

Spanish and French Explorers

Interaction with Native Americans

Settlements in Texas

McGraw Hill

Chapter 5

Lesson 1


1AC, 2BC, 8.2.A

The Early Explorers of Texas: The Spanish Explore Texas

Columbus and the New World

Conquistadores

Hernan Cortes

Cabeza de Vaca

McGraw Hill

Chapter 5 Lesson 1


2BC The Early Explorers of Texas: The Quest for Gold and Glory

New Spain

Francisco Coronado

Hernando de Soto

McGraw Hill

Chapter 5 Lesson 2


2B The Early Explorers of Texas: A Challenge From France

France

La Salle’s Expedition

Spain and France Conflicts

McGraw Hill

Chapter 5 Lesson 3

FRIDAY September 23

The Early Explorers of Texas Assessment

TEKS Descriptor 1A identify the major eras in Texas history, describe their defining characteristics, and explain why historians divide the past into eras, including Natural Texas and its People; Age of Contact; Spanish Colonial; Mexican National; Revolution and Republic; Early Statehood; Texas in the Civil War and Reconstruction; Cotton, Cattle, and Railroads; Age of Oil; Texas in the Great Depression and World War II; Civil Rights and Conservatism; and Contemporary Texas 1C explain the significance of the following dates: 1519, mapping of the Texas coast and first mainland Spanish settlement; 1718, founding of San Antonio; 1821, independence from Spain; 1836, Texas independence; 1845, annexation; 1861, Civil War begins; 1876, adoption of current state constitution; and 1901, discovery of oil at Spindletop. 2B identify important individuals, events, and issues related to European exploration of Texas such as Alonso Álvarez de Pineda, Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca and his writings, the search for gold, and the conflicting territorial claims between France and Spain; 2C identify important events and issues related to European colonization of Texas, including the establishment of Catholic missions, towns, and ranches, and individuals such as Fray Damián Massanet, José de Escandón, Antonio Margil de Jesús, and Francisco Hidalgo;

21A differentiate between, locate, and use valid primary and secondary sources such as computer software, databases, media and news services, biographies, interviews, and artifacts to acquire information about Texas; 8.2.A identify reasons for European exploration and colonization of North America

COMMENTS

ELPS 1C, 2E CCRS IB, IF


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WEEK 1- 2nd Six Weeks


MONDAY September 26

Spanish Colonial Texas: Introduction

San Antonio

Marques De San Miguel Aguayo

Spanish and Native American interaction

McGraw Hill

Chapter 6


1A, 2BC, 19C

Spanish Colonial Texas: The First Missions

Presidios

Tejas Mission

Friar

McGraw Hill

Chapter 6


1C, 2C Spanish Colonial Texas: Settlements Grow

Missions in East Texas

San Antonio

Spain and France at War

Securing Texas

McGraw Hill

Chapter 6


2C, 19C

Spanish Colonial Texas: Life in Spanish Texas

Mission Life

Daily life of settlers

Native Americans and Spanish settlements

McGraw Hill

Chapter 6

FRIDAY September 30

Spanish Colonial Texas Assessment

TEKS Descriptor

1A identify the major eras in Texas history, describe their defining characteristics, and explain why historians divide the past into eras, including Natural Texas and its People; Age of Contact; Spanish Colonial; Mexican National; Revolution and Republic; Early Statehood; Texas in the Civil War and Reconstruction; Cotton, Cattle, and Railroads; Age of Oil; Texas in the Great Depression and World War II; Civil Rights and Conservatism; and Contemporary Texas; 1C explain the significance of the following dates: 1519, mapping of the Texas coast and first mainland Spanish settlement; 1718, founding of San Antonio; 1821, independence from Spain; 1836, Texas independence; 1845, annexation; 1861, Civil War begins; 1876, adoption of current state constitution; and 1901, discovery of oil at Spindletop. 2B identify important individuals, events, and issues related to European exploration of Texas such as Alonso Álvarez de Pineda, Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca and his writings, the search for gold, and the conflicting territorial claims between France and Spain; 2C identify important events and issues related to European colonization of Texas, including the establishment of Catholic missions, towns, and ranches, and individuals such as Fray Damián Massanet, José de Escandón, Antonio Margil de Jesús, and Francisco Hidalgo;

19C identify contributions to the arts by Texans such as Roy Bedichek, Diane Gonzales Bertrand, J. Frank Dobie, Scott Joplin, Elisabet Ney, Amado Peña Jr., Walter Prescott Webb, and Horton Foote.

COMMENTS



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MONDAY October 3

Mexico Becomes Independent: Introduction

Spanish colonization

Texas settlers

Struggle for Independence

McGraw Hill

Chapter 7

TUESDAY October 4

2C Mexico Becomes Independent: Spanish Texas

The Seven Years War

Alliances

Spain, the United States, and Texas

McGraw Hill

Chapter 7

WEDNESDAY October 5

2C Mexico Becomes Independent: Spanish Texas

Louisiana Purchase

Border Disputes

Adam Onis Treaty

McGraw Hill

Chapter 7

THURSDAY October 6

2D Mexico Becomes Independent: Challenges to Spanish Rule

Call for Independence

The Republican Army

Galveston

McGraw Hill

Chapter 7

FRIDAY October 7

2CD, 19C Mexico Becomes Independent: The End of Spanish Rule

Mexican Independence

Spain’s Legacy

TEKS Descriptor

2C identify important events and issues related to European colonization of Texas, including the establishment of Catholic missions, towns, and ranches, and individuals such as Fray Damián Massanet, José de Escandón, Antonio Margil de Jesús, and Francisco Hidalgo 2D identify the individuals, issues, and events related to Mexico becoming an independent nation and its impact on Texas, including Texas involvement in the fight for independence, José Gutiérrez de Lara, the Battle of Medina, the Mexican federal Constitution of 1824, the merger of Texas and Coahuila as a state, the State Colonization Law of 1825, and slavery 19C identify examples of Spanish influence and the influence of other cultures on Texas such as place names, vocabulary, religion, architecture, food, and the arts

COMMENTS



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MONDAY October 10

The Mexican National Era : Introduction

Moses Austin

Stephen F. Austin

Empresarios

300 families

McGraw Hill

Chapter 8

TUESDAY October 11

*7.13A The Mexican National Era : Anglo American Colonization

The Texas Venture

Moses Austin

Stephen F. Austin

Empresarios

McGraw Hill

Chapter 8

WEDNESDAY October 12

2DEF, 3A The Mexican National Era : The Colonies Grow

Colonization Laws

Contracts

Empresarios

McGraw Hill

Chapter 8

THURSDAY October 13

2D, 4A, 11AB

The Mexican National Era : The People of Colonial Texas

The Old Three Hundred

Texas settlers

Women and Children

Education

McGraw Hill

Chapter 8

FRIDAY October 14

Mexico Becomes Independent & The Mexican National Era Assessment

TEKS Descriptor 2D identify the individuals, issues, and events related to Mexico becoming an independent nation and its impact on Texas, including Texas involvement in the fight for independence, José Gutiérrez de Lara, the Battle of Medina, the Mexican federal Constitution of 1824, the merger of Texas and Coahuila as a state, the State Colonization Law of 1825, and slavery 2E identify the contributions of significant individuals, including Moses Austin, Stephen F. Austin, Erasmo Seguín, Martín De León, and Green DeWitt, during the Mexican settlement of Texas; and 2F contrast Spanish, Mexican, and Anglo purposes for and methods of settlement in Texas. 3A trace the development of events that led to the Texas Revolution, including the Fredonian Rebellion, the Mier y Terán Report, the Law of April 6, 1830, the Turtle Bayou Resolutions, and the arrest of Stephen F. Austin 4A identify individuals, events, and issues during the administrations of Republic of Texas Presidents Houston, Lamar, and Jones, including the Texas Navy, the Texas Rangers, Edwin W. Moore, Jack Coffee Hays, Chief Bowles, William Goyens, Mary Maverick, José Antonio Navarro, the Córdova Rebellion, the Council House Fight, the Santa Fe Expedition, public debt, and the roles of racial and ethnic groups 11A analyze why immigrant groups came to Texas and where they settled;

11B analyze how immigration and migration to Texas in the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries have influenced Texas *7.13A Calculate the sales tax for a given purchase and calculate income tax for earned wages.

COMMENTS *October 11th Personal Financial Literacy opportunity

ELPS 1C, 2E ELPS IB, IF


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MONDAY October 17

The Road to Revolution: Introduction

Early conflicts between Mexico and Texas

Stephen F. Austin

Independence from Mexico

McGraw Hill

Chapter 9

TUESDAY October 18

3A The Road to Revolution: Difficulties with Mexico

Nacogdoches Land Grant

Republic of Fredonia

Mier y Teran

Law of April 6, 1830

McGraw Hill

Chapter 9


3AB, 9A The Road to Revolution: First Conflicts

Anahuac Protest

Turtle Bayou Resolution

Convention of 1832 and 1833

McGraw Hill

Chapter 9

THURSDAY October 20

3AB, 9C, 21A

The Road to Revolution: Tensions Grow, 1833 ‐ 1835 • Stephen F. Austin’s imprisonment • Reforms in Texas • William B. Travis

McGraw Hill

Chapter 9

FRIDAY October 21

3AB, 9C, 21A

The Road to Revolution: Tensions Grow, 1833 ‐ 1835

The Consultation

Dictator

Santa Anna

McGraw Hill

Chapter 9

TEKS Descriptor 3A trace the development of events that led to the Texas Revolution, including the Fredonian Rebellion, the Mier y Terán Report, the Law of April 6, 1830, the Turtle Bayou Resolutions, and the arrest of Stephen F. Austin 3B 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, Juan N. Seguín, and William B. Travis; 9C analyze the effects of physical and human factors such as climate, weather, landforms, irrigation, transportation, and communication on major events in Texas. 21A differentiate between, locate, and use valid primary and secondary sources such as computer software, databases, media and news services, biographies, interviews, and artifacts to acquire information about Texas

COMMENTS



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MONDAY October 24

*2ABC Steps Toward Independence: Introduction

McGraw Hill

Chapter 10

TUESDAY October 25

3BC, 9A Steps Toward Independence: Texas Revolution Begins

Gonzales: The Lexington of Texas

San Antonio

Consultation of 1835

McGraw Hill

Chapter 10


3BC, 9A, 17A

Steps Toward Independence: The Winter of 1835 ‐ 1836

The Grass Fight

The Battle of San Antonio de Bexar

Tejanos and African Americans

Provisional Government

McGraw Hill

Chapter 10

THURSDAY October 27

1C, 3BCD, 11A, 14B, 19C

Steps Toward Independence: The Convention of 1836

Texas Declaration of Independence

Provisions of Texas Constitution

Looking to American Government

Comparisons to US Independence

McGraw Hill

Chapter 10

FRIDAY October 28

Six Weeks Exam McGraw Hill

Chapter 9‐10

TEKS Descriptor 1C explain the significance of the following dates: 1519, mapping of the Texas coast and first mainland Spanish settlement; 1718, founding of San Antonio; 1821, independence from Spain; 1836, Texas independence; 1845, annexation; 1861, Civil War begins; 1876, adoption of current state constitution; and 1901, discovery of oil at Spindletop 3B 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, Juan N. Seguín, and William B. Travis 3C explain the issues surrounding significant events of the Texas Revolution, including the Battle of Gonzales, William B. Travis's letter "To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World," the siege of the Alamo and all the heroic defenders who gave their lives there, the Constitutional Convention of 1836, Fannin's surrender at Goliad, and the Battle of San Jacinto; and 3D explain how the establishment of the Republic of Texas brought civil, political, and religious freedom to Texas 9A locate the Mountains and Basins, Great Plains, North Central Plains, and Coastal Plains regions and places of importance in Texas during the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries such as major cities, rivers, natural and historic landmarks, political and cultural regions, and local points of interest; 11A analyze why immigrant groups came to Texas and where they settled; 14B compare the principles and concepts of the Texas Constitution to the U.S. Constitution, including the Texas and U.S. Bill of Rights19C identify contributions to the arts by Texans such as Roy Bedichek, Diane Gonzales Bertrand, J. Frank Dobie, Scott Joplin, Elisabet Ney, Amado Peña Jr., Walter Prescott Webb, and Horton Foote. *2ABC, A create personal learning networks to collaborate and publish with peers, experts, or others using digital tools such as blogs, wikis, audio/video communication, or other emerging technologies; B communicate effective with multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats; and C create products suing technical writing strategies.

COMMENTS

*October 24th Technology Applications opportunity



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MONDAY October 31

The Alamo and Goliad: Introduction

After the Alamo

Massacre at Goliad

Struggle for Freedom

McGraw Hill

Chapter 11

TUESDAY November 1

3BC, 9AC The Alamo and Goliad: A Clash of Armies

Texas Army

The Alamo

Colonel James Bowie

William Travis and Davy Crockett

McGraw Hill

Chapter 11

WEDNESDAY November 2

The Alamo and Goliad: Victory or Death

Defending the Alamo

A Battle Cry for Victory

Fall of the Alamo

Remember the Alamo

McGraw Hill

Chapter 11

THURSDAY November 3

3BC, 21A The Alamo and Goliad: Defeat in South Texas

The Road to Goliad

Goliad Massacre

A Disastrous Surrender

McGraw Hill

Chapter 11

FRIDAY November 4

The Alamo and Goliad: Defeat in South Texas

Santa Anna’s Cruelty

The Lessons of the Alamo and Goliad

The Alamo Today

McGraw Hill

Chapter 11

TEKS Descriptor 3B 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, Juan N. Seguín, and William B. Travis 3C explain the issues surrounding significant events of the Texas Revolution, including the Battle of Gonzales, William B. Travis's letter "To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World," the siege of the Alamo and all the heroic defenders who gave their lives there, the Constitutional Convention of 1836, Fannin's surrender at Goliad, and the Battle of San Jacinto 9A locate the Mountains and Basins, Great Plains, North Central Plains, and Coastal Plains regions and places of importance in Texas during the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries such as major cities, rivers, natural and historic landmarks, political and cultural regions, and local points of interest 9C analyze the effects of physical and human factors such as climate, weather, landforms, irrigation, transportation, and communication on major events in Texas.

21A differentiate between, locate, and use valid primary and secondary sources such as computer software, databases, media and news services, biographies, interviews, and artifacts to acquire information about Texas.

COMMENTS

ELPS 2C CCRS IB, IF


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WEEK 1- 3rd Six Weeks


MONDAY November 7

Texas Wins Independence: Houston, the Texan Army, and Victory

The Road to San Jacinto

Houston builds the Texas Army

The Mexican Pursuit

Battle of San Jacinto

Texan Victory

Treaties of Velasco

TUESDAY November 8

1A, 4A, 4B, 9A, 21A

The Republic of Texas: Organizing the New Government

The New Republic

Texan Conflicts

Native Americans

Annexation

McGraw Hill

Chapter 13


4A, 9A The Republic of Texas: Lamar as President

Mirabeau Lamar

A New Capital

Policy toward Native Americans

Santa Fe Expedition

McGraw Hill

Chapter 13

THURSDAY November 10

4AB, 21A Texas Wins Independence: Houston’s Second Administration

Houston’s Peace Policy

New Troubles with Mexico

The Mier Expedition

McGraw Hill

Chapter 13

FRIDAY November 11

Assessment

TEKS Descriptor 1A identify the major eras in Texas history, describe their defining characteristics, and explain why historians divide the past into eras, including Natural Texas and its People; Age of Contact; Spanish Colonial; Mexican National; Revolution and Republic; Early Statehood; Texas in the Civil War and Reconstruction; Cotton, Cattle, and Railroads; Age of Oil; Texas in the Great Depression and World War II; Civil Rights and Conservatism; and Contemporary Texas; 3B 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, Juan N. Seguín, and William B. Travis; 3C explain the issues surrounding significant events of the Texas Revolution, including the Battle of Gonzales, William B. Travis's letter "To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World," the siege of the Alamo and all the heroic defenders who gave their lives there, the Constitutional Convention of 1836, Fannin's surrender at Goliad, and the Battle of San Jacinto 4A identify individuals, events, and issues during the administrations of Republic of Texas Presidents Houston, Lamar, and Jones, including the Texas Navy, the Texas Rangers, Edwin W. Moore, Jack Coffee Hays, Chief Bowles, William Goyens, Mary Maverick, José Antonio Navarro, the Córdova Rebellion, the Council House Fight, the Santa Fe Expedition, public debt, and the roles of racial and ethnic groups; 4B analyze the causes of and events leading to Texas annexation 9A locate the Mountains and Basins, Great Plains, North Central Plains, and Coastal Plains regions and places of importance in Texas during the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries such as major cities, rivers, natural and historic landmarks, political and cultural regions, and local points of interest; 9C analyze the effects of physical and human factors such as climate, weather, landforms, irrigation, transportation, and communication on major events in Texas. 18A 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

21A differentiate between, locate, and use valid primary and secondary sources such as computer software, databases, media and news services, biographies, interviews, and artifacts to acquire information about Texas

COMMENTS

ELPS 3D CCRS IB, IF


14



MONDAY November 14

District Benchmarks

TUESDAY November 15

District Benchmarks


District Benchmarks

THURSDAY November 17

District Benchmarks

FRIDAY November 18

*6ABCDEFGHIJKLMN

District Benchmarks

TEKS Description

*6ABCDEFGHIJKLMN‐ A define and use current technology terminology appropriately; B select and apply technology tools based on licensing, application, and support; C identify, understand, and use operating systems; D understand and use software applications, including selecting and using software for a defined task; E identify, understand, and use hardware systems; F understand troubleshooting techniques such as a restarting systems, checking power issues, resolving software compatibility, verifying network connectivity, connecting to remote resources, and modifying display properties; G implement effective file management strategies such as file naming conventions, location, backup, hierarchy, folder structure, file conversion, tags, labels, and emerging digital organizational strategies; H explain how changes in technology throughout history have impacted various areas of study; I explain the relevance of technology as it applies to college and career readiness, lifelong learning, and daily living; J use of local and remote input sources; K use keyboarding techniques and ergonomic strategies while building speed and accuracy; L create and edit files with productivity tools; M plan and create non‐linear media projects using graphic design principles; and N integrate two or more technological tools to create a new digital product.

COMMENTS *November 18 Technology Applications opportunity

ELPS CCRS


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MONDAY November 28

Life in the New Republic: Introduction McGraw Hill

Chapter 14

TUESDAY November 29

4A, 8B, 9AC, 10AB

Life in the New Republic: Public Lands and New Settlements

Homestead Act of 1839

New Settlements and towns

Racial and Ethnic Minorities

McGraw Hill

Chapter 14


4A, 10AB, 11B, 13A, 19C

Life in the New Republic: Farming and Ranching

Farms and Plantations

Cattle Ranching

Slavery in the Republic

Daily life in the New Republic

McGraw Hill

Chapter 14

THURSDAY December 1

3D, 4A,9C, 10AB, 11B, 12B

Life in the New Republic: Business and Everyday Life

Work and Industry

Transportation and Communications

Everyday life in the New Republic

McGraw Hill

Chapter 14

FRIDAY December 2

Life in the New Republic Assessment McGraw Hill

Chapter 14

TEKS Descriptor

3D explain how the establishment of the Republic of Texas brought civil, political, and religious freedom to Texas. 4A identify individuals, events, and issues during the administrations of Republic of Texas Presidents Houston, Lamar, and Jones, including the Texas Navy, the Texas Rangers, Edwin W. Moore, Jack Coffee Hays, Chief Bowles, William Goyens, Mary Maverick, José Antonio Navarro, the Córdova Rebellion, the Council House Fight, the Santa Fe Expedition, public debt, and the roles of racial and ethnic groups; 8B analyze and interpret geographic distributions and patterns in Texas during the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. 9C analyze the effects of physical and human factors such as climate, weather, landforms, irrigation, transportation, and communication on major events in Texas. 10A identify ways in which Texans have adapted to and modified the environment and analyze the positive and negative consequences of the modifications 10B explain ways in which geographic factors such as the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, the Dust Bowl, limited water resources, and alternative energy sources have affected the political, economic, and social development of Texas. 11A analyze why immigrant groups came to Texas and where they settled; 11B analyze how immigration and migration to Texas in the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries have influenced Texas 12B trace the development of major industries that contributed to the urbanization of Texas such as transportation, oil and gas, and manufacturing; and 13A analyze the impact of national and international markets and events on the production of goods and services in Texas such as agriculture, oil and gas, and computer technology; 14A identify how the Texas Constitution reflects the principles of limited government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights; and 15C describe the structure, funding, and governance of Texas public education, including local property taxes, bond issues, and state and federal funding supported by state and federal taxpayers. 17B describe the importance of free speech and press in a democratic society; and 9C identify examples of Spanish influence and the influence of other cultures on Texas such as place names, vocabulary, religion, architecture, food, and the arts

COMMENTS

ELPS 3D CCRS IB, IF


16


TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCE

S

MONDAY December 5

1ABC, 4A The Lone Star State: Texas Becomes a State

Annexation

Manifest Destiny

Election of 1844

A New Constitution

Alignment to American History

McGraw Hill

Chapter 15

TUESDAY December 6

4C, 9C, 17A The Lone Star State: Early State Government

Democrats and Whigs

Nativism

Reservations

McGraw Hill

Chapter 15

WEDNESDAY December 7

4C, 9C, 10B, 8.6D

The Lone Star State: The U.S. Mexican War

Causes of the War

James K. Polk

War Declaration

Armistice and American Victory

McGraw Hill

Chapter 15

THURSDAY December 8

4AC, 8B, 9A The Lone Star State: Immigrants Arrive

Immigrants come to Texas

Mexican Texans

African Americans

Native Americans

McGraw Hill

Chapter 15

FRIDAY December 9

Six Weeks Exam

1A identify the major eras in Texas history, describe their defining characteristics, and explain why historians divide the past into eras, including Natural Texas and its People; Age of Contact; Spanish Colonial; Mexican National; Revolution and Republic; Early Statehood; Texas in the Civil War and Reconstruction; Cotton, Cattle, and Railroads; Age of Oil; Texas in the Great Depression and World War II; Civil Rights and Conservatism; and Contemporary Texas 1B apply absolute and relative chronology through the sequencing of significant individuals, events, and time periods 1C explain the significance of the following dates: 1519, mapping of the Texas coast and first mainland Spanish settlement; 1718, founding of San Antonio; 1821, independence from Spain; 1836, Texas independence; 1845, annexation; 1861, Civil War begins; 1876, adoption of current state constitution; and 1901, discovery of oil at Spindletop. 4A identify individuals, events, and issues during the administrations of Republic of Texas Presidents Houston, Lamar, and Jones, including the Texas Navy, the Texas Rangers, Edwin W. Moore, Jack Coffee Hays, Chief Bowles, William Goyens, Mary Maverick, José Antonio Navarro, the Córdova Rebellion, the Council House Fight, the Santa Fe Expedition, public debt, and the roles of racial and ethnic groups; 4C identify individuals, events, and issues during early Texas statehood, including the U.S.‐Mexican War, the Treaty of Guadalupe‐Hidalgo, population growth, and the Compromise of 1850. 9C analyze the effects of physical and human factors such as climate, weather, landforms, irrigation, transportation, and communication on major events in Texas 10B explain ways in which geographic factors such as the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, the Dust Bowl, limited water resources, and alternative energy sources have affected the political, economic, and social development of Texas. 17A identify different points of view of political parties and interest groups on important Texas issues, past and present 8. 6(D) explain the causes and effects of the U.S.‐Mexican War and their impact on the United States;

COMMENTS *8th Grade Vertical Alignment Concepts


17

ELPS 1B, 4C CCRS IB, IF



MONDAY December 12

Midterms

TUESDAY December 13

Midterms

WEDNESDAY December 14

Midterms

THURSDAY December 15

Midterms

FRIDAY December 16

Midterms

TEKS Descriptor

COMMENTS


18

ELPS CCRS



MONDAY December 19

*7.13D Midterms

TUESDAY December 20

Teacher Preparation Day

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

TEKS Descriptor

*7.13D Use a family budget estimator to determine the minimum household budget and average hourly wage needed for a family to meet its basic needs in the student’s city or another large city nearby.

COMMENTS *December 19th * Personal Financial Literacy opportunity

ELPS CCRS


19

WEEK 1- 4th Six Weeks


MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY January 5

1C, 5ABC, 17A, 21A *7.13E

The Civil War: Introduction

Sectionalism

Secession

Slavery


McGraw Hill

Chapter 16

FRIDAY January 6

1C, 5ABC, 17A, 21A

The Civil War: Texas Joins the Confederacy

Sectionalism

Slavery

Tariffs


McGraw Hill

Chapter 16

TEKS Descriptor

1C explain the significance of the following dates: 1519, mapping of the Texas coast and first mainland Spanish settlement; 1718, founding of San Antonio; 1821, independence from Spain; 1836, Texas independence; 1845, annexation; 1861, Civil War begins; 1876, adoption of current state constitution; and 1901, discovery of oil at Spindletop 5A explain reasons for the involvement of Texas in the Civil War such as states' rights, slavery, sectionalism, and tariffs 5B analyze the political, economic, and social effects of the Civil War and Reconstruction in Texas 5C identify significant individuals and events concerning Texas and the Civil War such as John Bell Hood, John Reagan, Francis Lubbock, Thomas Green, John Magruder and the Battle of Galveston, the Battle of Sabine Pass, and the Battle of Palmito Ranch. 17A identify different points of view of political parties and interest groups on important Texas issues, past and present 21A differentiate between, locate, and use valid primary and secondary sources such as computer software, databases, media and news services, biographies, interviews, and artifacts to acquire information about Texas *7.13E Calculate and compare simple interest and compound interest earnings.

COMMENTS

*8th Grade Vertical Alignment Concepts *January 5th Personal Financial Literacy opportunity

ELPS 3G, 4F CCRS IB, IF


20



MONDAY January 9

1C, 5ABC, 17A, 21A, 8.8(A), 8.8(B)


Texas Secession

States’ Rights

Abraham Lincoln


McGraw Hill

Chapter 16

TUESDAY January 10

1C, 5ABC, 17A, 21A, 8.8(A), 8.8(B)


Confederate States of America

Jefferson Davis


McGraw Hill

Chapter 16

WEDNESDAY January 11

1C, 5ABC, 17A, 21A, 8.8(A,) 8.8(B)


Houston is removed from office

Fort Sumter

The War Begins


McGraw Hill

Chapter 16

THURSDAY January 12

1C, 5BC, 9AC, 8.8(A)8.8(B)

The Civil War: The Lone Star State in the War

Conscription

Supporting the Confederacy

South/North Support


McGraw Hill

Chapter 16

FRIDAY January 13

1C, 5BC,

9AC, 8.8(A)

8.8(B)

The Civil War: The Lone Star State in the War

Fighting for Galveston

Union Blockade

Fighting at Brownsville


McGraw Hill

Chapter 16

TEKS Descriptor

1C explain the significance of the following dates: 1519, mapping of the Texas coast and first mainland Spanish settlement; 1718, founding of San Antonio; 1821, independence from Spain; 1836, Texas independence; 1845, annexation; 1861, Civil War begins; 1876, adoption of current state constitution; and 1901, discovery of oil at Spindletop 5A explain reasons for the involvement of Texas in the Civil War such as states' rights, slavery, sectionalism, and tariffs 5B analyze the political, economic, and social effects of the Civil War and Reconstruction in Texas 5C identify significant individuals and events concerning Texas and the Civil War such as John Bell Hood, John Reagan, Francis Lubbock, Thomas Green, John Magruder and the Battle of Galveston, the Battle of Sabine Pass, and the Battle of Palmito Ranch. 17A identify different points of view of political parties and interest groups on important Texas issues, past and present 21A differentiate between, locate, and use valid primary and secondary sources such as computer software, databases, media and news services, biographies, interviews, and artifacts to acquire information about Texas (A) explain the roles played by significant individuals during the Civil War, including Jefferson Davis, Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, and Abraham Lincoln, and heroes such as congressional Medal of Honor recipients William Carney and Philip Bazaar; 8.8(A)explain the roles played by significant individuals during the Civil War, including Jefferson Davis, Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, and Abraham Lincoln, and heroes such as congressional Medal of Honor recipients William Carney and Philip Bazaar; 8.8(B) explain the causes of the Civil War, including sectionalism, states' rights, and slavery, and significant events of the Civil War, including the firing on Fort Sumter; the battles of Antietam, Gettysburg, and Vicksburg; the announcement of the Emancipation Proclamation; Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House; and the assassination of Abraham Lincoln

COMMENTS 8th Grade Vertical Alignment Concepts ELPS CCRS


21



MONDAY January 16

5BC The Civil War: Hardships at Home

The Texas Home front

Role of Women

Supplying the Army


McGraw Hill

Chapter 16

TUESDAY January 17

5BC The Civil War: Hardships at Home

Shortages

Confederates defeated

The Civil War Ends


McGraw Hill

Chapter 16


Civil War Review Alignment to American History

McGraw Hill

Chapter 16 & 17

THURSDAY January 19

Civil War Review Alignment to American History

McGraw Hill

Chapter 16 & 17

FRIDAY January 20

The Civil War Assessment

TEKS Descriptor

1C explain the significance of the following dates: 1519, mapping of the Texas coast and first mainland Spanish settlement; 1718, founding of San Antonio; 1821, independence from Spain; 1836, Texas independence; 1845, annexation; 1861, Civil War begins; 1876, adoption of current state constitution; and 1901, discovery of oil at Spindletop 5A explain reasons for the involvement of Texas in the Civil War such as states' rights, slavery, sectionalism, and tariffs 5B analyze the political, economic, and social effects of the Civil War and Reconstruction in Texas 5C identify significant individuals and events concerning Texas and the Civil War such as John Bell Hood, John Reagan, Francis Lubbock, Thomas Green, John Magruder and the Battle of Galveston, the Battle of Sabine Pass, and the Battle of Palmito Ranch. 17A identify different points of view of political parties and interest groups on important Texas issues, past and present

21A differentiate between, locate, and use valid primary and secondary sources such as computer software, databases, media and news services, biographies, interviews, and artifacts to acquire information about Texas


ELPS 3G, 4F CCRS IB, IF


22



MONDAY January 23

1A, 5B, 11A, 19A, 8.9(A)

Reconstruction: Introduction

Reconstruction

Abraham Lincoln

Andrew Johnson

Emancipation Proclamation


McGraw Hill

Chapter 17

TUESDAY January 24

1A, 5B, 11A, 19A, 8.9(A)

Reconstruction: Presidential Reconstruction

Texas and Reconstruction

Nullify

Pardon


McGraw Hill

Chapter 17


1A, 5B, 11A, 19A, 8.9(A)


Juneteenth

Freedmen’s Bureau

Constitution of 1866

Black Codes


McGraw Hill

Chapter 17

THURSDAY January 26

1A, 5B, 11A, 19A, 8.9(A)


Opportunities in Texas

New immigrants

Galveston and San Antonio

McGraw Hill

Chapter 17

FRIDAY January 27

5B, 8.9(A) Reconstruction: Congressional Reconstruction

Congress Takes Control

Ex‐Confederates

Radical Republicans


McGraw Hill

Chapter 17

TEKS Descriptor

1A identify the major eras in Texas history, describe their defining characteristics, and explain why historians divide the past into eras, including Natural Texas and its People; Age of Contact; Spanish Colonial; Mexican National; Revolution and Republic; Early Statehood; Texas in the Civil War and Reconstruction; Cotton, Cattle, and Railroads; Age of Oil; Texas in the Great Depression and World War II; Civil Rights and Conservatism; and Contemporary Texas 5B analyze the political, economic, and social effects of the Civil War and Reconstruction in Texas 11A analyze why immigrant groups came to Texas and where they settled

19A explain how the diversity of Texas is reflected in a variety of cultural activities, celebrations, and performances

8.9(A) evaluate legislative reform programs of the Radical Reconstruction Congress and reconstructed state governments;


ELPS 2I CCRS IB, IF


23



MONDAY January 30

5B, 8.9(A), 8.9(B) , 8.9(C)

Reconstruction: Congressional Reconstruction

President Johnson

Radical Reconstruction

14th Amendment

15th Amendment

* Alignment to American History

McGraw Hill

Chapter 17

TUESDAY January 31

5B, 8.9(A), 8.9(B) , 8.9(C)


Military Reconstruction

KKK

Carpetbaggers

Scalawags

Hiram Rhodes Revels

McGraw Hill

Chapter 17

WEDNESDAY February 1

5B, 8.9(A), 8.9(B) , 8.9(C)


Writing a New Constitution

Texas rejoins the Union


McGraw Hill

Chapter 17

THURSDAY February 2

5B, 8.9(A), 8.9(B) , 8.9(C)


The end of Reconstruction

Republicans in charge

Freed people during Reconstruction


McGraw Hill

Chapter 17

FRIDAY February 3

Reconstruction Assessment McGraw Hill

Chapter 17

TEKS Descriptor

5B analyze the political, economic, and social effects of the Civil War and Reconstruction in Texas8.9(A) evaluate legislative reform programs of the Radical Reconstruction Congress and reconstructed state governments; 8.9(B) evaluate the impact of the election of Hiram Rhodes Revels; 8.9(C) explain the economic, political, and social problems during Reconstruction and evaluate their impact on different groups;

COMMENTS 8th Grade Vertical Alignment Concepts *

ELPS 2I CCRS IB, IF


24

WEEK 6- 4th

Six Weeks TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES

MONDAY February 6

District Benchmarks

TUESDAY February 7

District Benchmarks


District Benchmarks

THURSDAY February 9

District Benchmarks

FRIDAY February 10

District Benchmarks

TEKS Descriptor

COMMENTS

ELPS CCRS


25



MONDAY February 13

6AC, 20AC Conflicts on the Frontier: The Search for Peace

Native American Unrest

Treaty of Medicine Lodge

Grant’s Peace Policy


McGraw Hill

Chapter 18

TUESDAY February 14

6A, 9C, 10A, 20A

Conflicts on the Frontier: The West Texas Wars, Buffalo Soldiers, and Outlaws

Native American Campaigns

Buffalo Soldiers

South Texas Renegades

McGraw Hill

Chapter 18


6BC, 9AC Cattle and Cotton: The Cattle Kingdom

The Cattle Kingdom

Open Range

Cattle Drives


McGraw Hill

Chapter 19

THURSDAY February 16

Cattle and Cotton: The Big Ranches and Farming Thrives

Railroads come to Texas

Ranching culture

Barbed wire

Dry Farming

Tenant Farming

Sharecropping

Poverty Trap


FRIDAY February 17

Conflicts on the Frontier Assessment

McGraw Hill Chapter 18 ‐19

TEKS Descriptor

6A 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 American Indians, the buffalo soldiers, and Quanah Parker; 6C identify significant individuals, events, and issues from Reconstruction through the beginning of the 20th century, including the effects of the growth of railroads and the contributions of James Hogg 8B analyze and interpret geographic distributions and patterns in Texas during the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries 9A locate the Mountains and Basins, Great Plains, North Central Plains, and Coastal Plains regions and places of importance in Texas during the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries such as major cities, rivers, natural and historic landmarks, political and cultural regions, and local points of interest 9B compare places and regions of Texas in terms of physical and human characteristics; and 9C analyze the effects of physical and human factors such as climate, weather, landforms, irrigation, transportation, and communication on major events in Texas. 10A identify ways in which Texans have adapted to and modified the environment and analyze the positive and negative consequences of the modifications 10B explain ways in which geographic factors such as the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, the Dust Bowl, limited water resources, and alternative energy sources have affected the political, economic, and social development of Texas. 11B analyze how immigration and migration to Texas in the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries have influenced Texas 20A compare types and uses of technology, past and present; 20C analyze the effects of various scientific discoveries and technological innovations on the development of Texas such as advancements in the agricultural, energy, medical, computer, and aerospace industries;

COMMENTS

ELPS 4G CCRS IB, IF


26



MONDAY February 20

6CD, 7C, 9C, 12B, 13B, 17A

Challenges and Progress

Political Affairs

Railroads and Industry

McGraw Hill

Chapter 20

TUESDAY February 21

Challenges and Progress Calls for Reform

McGraw Hill

Chapter 20


6CD, 7AC, 8B, 9C, 10AB, 11AB, 12A, 13B, 17A *7.13F

Oil and a New Century

The Age of Oil

Transformation of Texas

McGraw Hill

Chapter 21

THURSDAY February 23

Charro Days ½ Day

FRIDAY February 24

Charro Days

TEKS Descriptor 6C identify significant individuals, events, and issues from Reconstruction through the beginning of the 20th century, including the effects of the growth of railroads and the contributions of James Hogg; and 6D explain the political, economic, and social impact of the agricultural industry and the development of West Texas resulting from the close of the frontier 7A explain the political, economic, and social impact of the oil industry on the industrialization of Texas 7C describe and compare the impact of the Progressive and other reform movements in Texas in the 19th and 20th centuries such as the Populists, women's suffrage, agrarian groups, labor unions, and the evangelical movement of the late 20th century 7D describe and compare the civil rights and equal rights movements of various groups in Texas in the 20th century and identify key leaders in these movements, including James L. Farmer Jr., Hector P. Garcia, Oveta Culp Hobby, Lyndon B. Johnson, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Jane McCallum, and Lulu Belle Madison White; 8B analyze and interpret geographic distributions and patterns in Texas during the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. 9A locate the Mountains and Basins, Great Plains, North Central Plains, and Coastal Plains regions and places of importance in Texas during the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries such as major cities, rivers, natural and historic landmarks, political and cultural regions, and local points of interest 9C compare places and regions of Texas in terms of physical and human characteristics; and 10A identify ways in which Texans have adapted to and modified the environment and analyze the positive and negative consequences of the modifications 10B explain ways in which geographic factors such as the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, the Dust Bowl, limited water resources, and alternative energy sources have affected the political, economic, and social development of Texas. 11A analyze why immigrant groups came to Texas and where they settled; 11B analyze how immigration and migration to Texas in the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries have influenced Texas; 12A explain economic factors that led to the urbanization of Texas 12B, 13B, 13C, 14A, 17A, 18B

*7.13F Analyze and compare monetary incentives, including sales, rebates, and coupons.

COMMENTS *February 23rd Personal Financial Literacy opportunity

ELPS 3E CCRS IB, IF


27



MONDAY February 27

6CD, 7AC, 8B, 9C, 10AB, 11AB, 12A, 13B, 17A

Oil and a New Century

Migration

Everyday life

Progressive Era

McGraw Hill

Chapter 21

TUESDAY February 28

Assessment McGraw Hill

Chapter 21&22

WEDNESDAY March 1

7E, 11A, 18A

World War I and the 1920s: Texans and the War

International affairs

US enters WWI

Home front

Cotton

McGraw Hill

Chapter 22

THURSDAY March 2

7CD World War I and the 1920s: The Roaring Twenties

KKK

Progress

Women and Equality

McGraw Hill

Chapter 22

FRIDAY March 3

7ABE, 9AC, 10AB

World War I and the 1920s: Oil and Industry

Price of Cotton

Oil production

Automobiles

McGraw Hill

Chapter 22

TEKS Descriptor 7A explain the political, economic, and social impact of the oil industry on the industrialization of Texas; 7C describe and compare the impact of the Progressive and other reform movements in Texas in the 19th and 20th centuries such as the Populists, women's suffrage, agrarian groups, labor unions, and the evangelical movement of the late 20th century; 7D describe and compare the civil rights and equal rights movements of various groups in Texas in the 20th century and identify key leaders in these movements, including James L. Farmer Jr., Hector P. Garcia, Oveta Culp Hobby, Lyndon B. Johnson, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Jane McCallum, and Lulu Belle Madison White 7E analyze the political, economic, and social impact of major events, including World War I, the Great Depression, and World War II, on the history of Texas 9A locate the Mountains and Basins, Great Plains, North Central Plains, and Coastal Plains regions and places of importance in Texas during the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries such as major cities, rivers, natural and historic landmarks, political and cultural regions, and local points of interest; 9C analyze the effects of physical and human factors such as climate, weather, landforms, irrigation, transportation, and communication on major events in Texas. 10A identify ways in which Texans have adapted to and modified the environment and analyze the positive and negative consequences of the modifications 10B explain ways in which geographic factors such as the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, the Dust Bowl, limited water resources, and alternative energy sources have affected the political, economic, and social development of Texas. 11A analyze why immigrant groups came to Texas and where they settled; 18A identify the leadership qualities of elected and appointed leaders of Texas, past and present, including Texans who have been president of the United States

COMMENTS

ELPS 4F CCRS IB, IF


28



MONDAY March 6

1A, 7ABE,9C

The Great Depression

Texas and hard times


Dust Bowl

McGraw Hill

Chapter 23

TUESDAY March 7

7CDE, 9C, 10AB, 11C, 13AB, 17A


A New Deal in Texas

Politics in the 1930s

Farmer and minorities

McGraw Hill

Chapter 23

WEDNESDAY March 8

7DEF, 8B, 9A

World War II

Texas and a World at War

Texas’ contributions

Texas war heroes

McGraw Hill

Chapter 24

THURSDAY March 9

7ABDE, 8B, 9A

World War II

Home front

Industry and Agriculture

World War II ends

McGraw Hill

Chapter 24

FRIDAY March 10

*7.13B Assessment

TEKS Descriptor

1A identify the major eras in Texas history, describe their defining characteristics, and explain why historians divide the past into eras, including Natural Texas and its People; Age of Contact; Spanish Colonial; Mexican National; Revolution and Republic; Early Statehood; Texas in the Civil War and Reconstruction; Cotton, Cattle, and Railroads; Age of Oil; Texas in the Great Depression and World War II; Civil Rights and Conservatism; and Contemporary Texas; 7A explain the political, economic, and social impact of the oil industry on the industrialization of Texas; 7B define and trace the impact of "boom‐and‐bust" cycles of leading Texas industries throughout the 20th and early 21st centuries such as farming, oil and gas production, cotton, ranching, real estate, banking, and computer technology; 7C describe and compare the impact of the Progressive and other reform movements in Texas in the 19th and 20th centuries such as the Populists, women's suffrage, agrarian groups, labor unions, and the evangelical movement of the late 20th century; 7D describe and compare the civil rights and equal rights movements of various groups in Texas in the 20th century and identify key leaders in these movements, including James L. Farmer Jr., Hector P. Garcia, Oveta Culp Hobby, Lyndon B. Johnson, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Jane McCallum, and Lulu Belle Madison White; 7E analyze the political, economic, and social impact of major events, including World War I, the Great Depression, and World War II, on the history of Texas 8B analyze and interpret geographic distributions and patterns in Texas during the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries 9A locate the Mountains and Basins, Great Plains, North Central Plains, and Coastal Plains regions and places of importance in Texas during the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries such as major cities, rivers, natural and historic landmarks, political and cultural regions, and local points of interest 9C analyze the effects of physical and human factors such as climate, weather, landforms, irrigation, transportation, and communication on major events in Texas. 10A identify ways in which Texans have adapted to and modified the environment and analyze the positive and negative consequences of the modifications; and 10B explain ways in which geographic factors such as the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, the Dust Bowl, limited water resources, and alternative energy sources have affected the political, economic, and social development of Texas. 11B analyze how immigration and migration to Texas in the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries have influenced Texas 11C, 12ABC, 13AB, 17A, *7.13B Identify the components of a personal budget, including income; planned savings for college, retirement, and calculate what percentage each category compromises od total budget.

COMMENTS *March 10th Personal Financial Literacy opportunity ELPS 3F CCRS IB, IF


29



MONDAY March 20

1A, 7A‐DF, 8B, 9A

Texas after WWII: Introduction

Civil Rights

Politics and Growing Conservatism

Social and Economic Changes

McGraw Hill

Chapter 25

TUESDAY March 21

1A, 7CDF Texas after WWII: Civil Rights and Equal Rights

African Americans

Mexican Americans

Women and the workplace

McGraw Hill

Chapter 25

WEDNESDAY March 22

7ACDF Texas after WWII: Politics and Growing Conservatism

Cold War

Communism

Tensions

Conservatism

McGraw Hill

Chapter 25

THURSDAY March 23

7ABF, 8B, 9A

Texas after WWII: Social and Economic Changes

US Highway system

JFK and LBJ

LBJ’s Great Society

McGraw Hill

Chapter 25

FRIDAY March 24

7ABF, 8B, 9A

Texas after WWII: Social and Economic Changes

Farming

Oil embargo

Texas in technology

McGraw Hill

Chapter 25

TEKS Descriptor

1A identify the major eras in Texas history, describe their defining characteristics, and explain why historians divide the past into eras, including Natural Texas and its People; Age of Contact; Spanish Colonial; Mexican National; Revolution and Republic; Early Statehood; Texas in the Civil War and Reconstruction; Cotton, Cattle, and Railroads; Age of Oil; Texas in the Great Depression and World War II; Civil Rights and Conservatism; and Contemporary Texas 7A explain the political, economic, and social impact of the oil industry on the industrialization of Texas 7B define and trace the impact of "boom‐and‐bust" cycles of leading Texas industries throughout the 20th and early 21st centuries such as farming, oil and gas production, cotton, ranching, real estate, banking, and computer technology; 7C describe and compare the impact of the Progressive and other reform movements in Texas in the 19th and 20th centuries such as the Populists, women's suffrage, agrarian groups, labor unions, and the evangelical movement of the late 20th century; 7D describe and compare the civil rights and equal rights movements of various groups in Texas in the 20th century and identify key leaders in these movements, including James L. Farmer Jr., Hector P. Garcia, Oveta Culp Hobby, Lyndon B. Johnson, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Jane McCallum, and Lulu Belle Madison White 7F analyze the political, economic, and social impact of major events in the latter half of the 20th and early 21st centuries such as major conflicts, the emergence of a two‐party system, political and economic controversies, immigration, and migration. 8B analyze and interpret geographic distributions and patterns in Texas during the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries.

9A locate the Mountains and Basins, Great Plains, North Central Plains, and Coastal Plains regions and places of importance in Texas during the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries such as major cities, rivers, natural and historic landmarks, political and cultural regions, and local points of interest

COMMENTS

ELPS 2I IB, IF


30



MONDAY March 27

1A, 7CF, 11BC

Modern Texas: National and State Politics

Texans in politics

Tea Party

End of Cold War

9/11

McGraw Hill

Chapter 26

TUESDAY March 28

7ABF, 10ABF, 11C, 12BC, 13AB

Modern Texas: Science, Technology, and Economy

Industries

High tech innovation

Texas universities

New businesses and industries

NAFTA

McGraw Hill

Chapter 26

WEDNESDAY March 29

2B, 19ABCD

The Arts and Culture in Texas: Texas Arts and Celebrations

Cultural Diversity in the Arts

Notable artists

Literature

Holidays

McGraw Hill

Chapter 27

THURSDAY March 30

8B, 11BCD

The Arts and Culture in Texas: The People of Texas

Population changes

Race and Ethnicity

Gender and Age

McGraw Hill

Chapter 27

FRIDAY March 31

3D, 14AB, 17A, 19C

Texas Government: Texas Constitutions

Influence of Texas’s eight constitutions

Basic principles

Bill of Rights

* Alignment to United States History

McGraw Hill

Chapter 28

TEKS Descriptor 3D explain how the establishment of the Republic of Texas brought civil, political, and religious freedom to Texas. 7F analyze the political, economic, and social impact of major events in the latter half of the 20th and early 21st centuries such as major conflicts, the emergence of a two‐party system, political and economic controversies, immigration, and migration. 11B analyze how immigration and migration to Texas in the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries have influenced Texas 14A identify how the Texas Constitution reflects the principles of limited government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights; and 14B compare the principles and concepts of the Texas Constitution to the U.S. Constitution, including the Texas and U.S. Bill of Rights. 15A describe the structure and functions of government at municipal, county, and state levels 15B identify major sources of revenue for state and local governments such as property tax, sales tax, and fees 15C describe the structure, funding, and governance of Texas public education, including local property taxes, bond issues, and state and federal funding supported by state and federal taxpayers. 16A identify rights of Texas citizens 16B explain and analyze civic responsibilities of Texas citizens and the importance of civic participation. 17Aidentify different points of view of political parties and interest groups on important Texas issues, past and present 17B describe the importance of free speech and press in a democratic society 17C express and defend a point of view on an issue of historical or contemporary interest in Texas

19C identify examples of Spanish influence and the influence of other cultures on Texas such as place names, vocabulary, religion, architecture, food, and the arts

COMMENTS

ELPS 1A CCRS IB, IF


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MONDAY April 3

7F, 14AB, 8.15(D)

Texas Government: Texas State Government

Three branches of government

Checks and balances

Majors sources of revenue

* Alignment to United States History

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Chapter 28

TUESDAY April 4

15ABC, 8.15(D)

Texas Government: Local Government

Structure of government

Sources of revenue

Public education

McGraw Hill

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WEDNESDAY April 5

11B, 15B, 16AB, 17BC, 8.15(D)

Texas Government: Texas and Citizenship

Rights of citizens

Civic responsibilities

Free speech

*Alignment to United States History

McGraw Hill

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THURSDAY April 6

Texas Government Review McGraw Hill

Chapter 28

FRIDAY April 7

Six Weeks Assessment

TEKS Descriptor

3D explain how the establishment of the Republic of Texas brought civil, political, and religious freedom to Texas. 7F analyze the political, economic, and social impact of major events in the latter half of the 20th and early 21st centuries such as major conflicts, the emergence of a two‐party system, political and economic controversies, immigration, and migration. 11B analyze how immigration and migration to Texas in the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries have influenced Texas 14A identify how the Texas Constitution reflects the principles of limited government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights; and 14B compare the principles and concepts of the Texas Constitution to the U.S. Constitution, including the Texas and U.S. Bill of Rights. 15A describe the structure and functions of government at municipal, county, and state levels 15B identify major sources of revenue for state and local governments such as property tax, sales tax, and fees 15C describe the structure, funding, and governance of Texas public education, including local property taxes, bond issues, and state and federal funding supported by state and federal taxpayers. 16A identify rights of Texas citizens 16B explain and analyze civic responsibilities of Texas citizens and the importance of civic participation. 17Aidentify different points of view of political parties and interest groups on important Texas issues, past and present 17B describe the importance of free speech and press in a democratic society 17C express and defend a point of view on an issue of historical or contemporary interest in Texas

19C identify examples of Spanish influence and the influence of other cultures on Texas such as place names, vocabulary, religion, architecture, food, and the arts 8.15(D) analyze how the U.S. Constitution reflects the principles of limited government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights.


ELPS 1A CCRS IB, IF


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MONDAY April 10

2A Grade 8 Introduction: European Exploration

A Changing World

European Empires; Social Reasons for Exploration

‐New Ideas, New Nations ‐Effects of New Technology

McGraw Hill‐ Chapter 3 Lesson 1

TUESDAY April 11

1A, 2A, 12B, 23C

Grade 8 Introduction: European Exploration Early Exploration and Spain in America

European Empires; Political, Economic, Religious Reasons for Exploration

‐Columbus

‐Dividing the Americas

‐Spain in North America

‐Plantation System

‐Columbian Exchange

McGraw Hill‐ Chapter 3 Lesson 2, 3

WEDNESDAY April 12

Grade 8 Introduction: European Exploration Competing for Colonies ‐Reformation ‐Spanish Catholics and French Catholics settle in the Americas ‐French and Dutch Settlements


THURSDAY April 13

1AC, 2AB, 3B, 11AC

Grade 8 Introduction: European Exploration Roanoke and Jamestown ‐The Mystery of Roanoke ‐Success at Jamestown, John Smith ‐Financing a Colony; joint‐stock company, charter, indentured servant

‐The Virginia Company


FRIDAY April 14

Holiday

TEKS Descriptor

1) History. A) identify the major eras and events in U.S. history through 1877, including colonization, revolution, drafting of the Declaration of Independence, creation and ratification of the Constitution, religious revivals such as the Second Great Awakening, early republic, the Age of Jackson, westward expansion, reform movements, sectionalism, Civil War, and Reconstruction, and describe their causes and effects

2) History.(A) identify reasons for European exploration and colonization of North America 12) Economics. (B) explain reasons for the development of the plantation system, the transatlantic slave trade, and the spread of slavery 23) Culture. (C) identify ways conflicts between people from various racial, ethnic, and religious groups were resolve


ELPS 1C, 1E, 3G CCRS I.B.3, I.B.2, I.A.2


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MONDAY April 17

Holiday

TUESDAY April 18

1AC, 2AB, 3B, 11AC

Grade 8 Introduction: Colonial America Roanoke and Jamestown ‐Settling Virginia, John Rolfe and tobacco Economy ‐House of Burgesses


WEDNESDAY April 19

1AC,

2AB,

3ABC,

10A

Grade 8 Introduction: Colonial America The New England Colonies ‐Religious Freedom, Plymouth ‐Mayflower Compact ‐Massachusetts Bay Colony, Puritans


THURSDAY April 20

1AC, 2AB, 3ABC, 10A, 20A

Grade 8 Introduction: Colonial America The New England Colonies ‐Connecticut, Thomas Hooker ‐Fundamental Orders of Connecticut


FRIDAY April 21

1AC, 2AB, 3ABC, 10A

Grade 8 Introduction: Colonial America The New England Colonies ‐Established Rhode Island ‐Challenges of Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson ‐Established New Hampshire


TEKS Descriptor

1) History. (C) explain the significance of the following dates: 1607, founding of Jamestown; 1620, arrival of the Pilgrims and signing of the Mayflower Compact; 1776, adoption of the Declaration of Independence; 1787, writing of the U.S. Constitution; 1803, Louisiana Purchase; and 1861‐1865, Civil War 2) History. (A) identify reasons for European exploration and colonization of North America (B) compare political, economic, religious, and social reasons for the establishment of the 13 English colonies 3) History. (A) explain the reasons for the growth of representative government and institutions during the colonial period(B) analyze the importance of the Mayflower Compact, the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, and the Virginia House of Burgesses to the growth of representative government(C) describe how religion and virtue contributed to the growth of representative government in the American colonies 10) Geography.(A) locate places and regions of importance in the United States during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries 11) Geography. (A) analyze how physical characteristics of the environment influenced population distribution, settlement patterns, and economic activities in the United States during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries(C) Describe how different immigrant groups interacted with the environment in the United States during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries 20) Citizenship.(A) explain the role of significant individuals such as Thomas Hooker, Charles de Montesquieu, John Locke, William Blackstone, and William Penn in the development of self‐government in colonial America


ELPS 1C, 1E, 3G, 5F CCRS I.A.3, I.A.2, I.A.6, I.B.3, I.E.3, I.C.1, I.C.2, I.E.3


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MONDAY April 24

1A, 2AB, 3A, 10A, 11AC, 23A, 25B

Grade 8 Introduction: Colonial America The Middle Colonies‐New York and New Jersey ‐New Netherland to New York / proprietary colony

‐ personal grant from Duke of York ‐ New Jersey; religious freedom


TUESDAY April 25

1A, 2AB, 3A, 10A, 11AC, 23A, 25B

Grade 8 Introduction: Colonial America The Middle Colonies‐Pennsylvania and Delaware ‐royal gift to Quaker, William Penn– Pennsylvania;

‐personal grant from Penn ‐ Delaware


WEDNESDAY April 26

1AC,2AB, 10AB, 11A, 12B, 20A, 23AC, 25A

Grade 8 Introduction: Colonial America The Southern Colonies‐Virginia and Maryland ‐Lord Baltimore and Maryland – Catholic haven;

‐1649 Toleration Act / religious freedom


THURSDAY April 27

1AC,2AB, 10AB, 11A, 12B, 20A,23AC, 25A

Grade 8 Introduction: Colonial America

The Southern Colonies‐The Carolinas and Georgia

‐royal colonies – North / South Carolina

‐James Oglethorpe – Georgia; refuge for debtors


FRIDAY April 28

10B, 11AC, 12B, 14B, 23AD

Grade 8 Introduction: Colonial America McGraw Hill‐ Chapter 5 Lesson 1 Colonial Economy

‐Commercial New England‐subsistence farming ‐Middle Colonies, Cash Crops Farming

‐Life in the Southern Colonies, Tobacco and Rice ‐The Growth of Slavery, Middle Passage, Triangular Trade, Slave Codes

TEKS Descriptor 1) History(C) explain the significance of the following dates: 1607, founding of Jamestown; 1620, arrival of the Pilgrims and signing of the Mayflower Compact; 1776, adoption of the Declaration of Independence; 1787, writing of the U.S. Constitution; 1803, Louisiana Purchase; and 1861‐1865, Civil War 2) History. (A) identify reasons for European exploration and colonization of North America(B) compare political, economic, religious, and social reasons for the establishment of the 13 English colonies 3) History. A) explain the reasons for the growth of representative government and institutions during the colonial period(B) analyze the importance of the Mayflower Compact, the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, and the Virginia House of Burgesses to the growth of representative government (C) describe how religion and virtue contributed to the growth of representative government in the American colonies 10) Geography. A) locate places and regions of importance in the United States during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries (B) compare places and regions of the United States in terms of physical and human characteristics 11) Geography. A) analyze how physical characteristics of the environment influenced population distribution, settlement patterns, and economic activities in the United States during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries (C) Describe how different immigrant groups interacted with the environment in the United States during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries 12) Economics. B) explain reasons for the development of the plantation system, the transatlantic slave trade, and the spread of slavery 20) Citizenship. (A) explain the role of significant individuals such as Thomas Hooker, Charles de Montesquieu, John Locke, William Blackstone, and William Penn in the development of self‐government in colonial America 23) Culture. (A) identify selected racial, ethnic, and religious groups that settled in the United States and explain their reasons for immigration (C) identify ways conflicts between people from various racial, ethnic, and religious groups were resolved 25) Culture. A) trace the development of religious freedom in the United States(B) describe religious motivation for immigration and influence on social movements, including the impact of the first and second Great Awakenings


ELPS 5F CCRS I.A.5, I.C.1, I.E.1, I.E.3


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MONDAY May 1

2A, 3A, 4A, 15A

Grade 8 Introduction: Colonial America McGraw Hill‐Ch 5

‐Colonial Government ‐Protected Rights ‐Representative Government

‐The English Bill of Rights ‐English Economic Policies, Colonial Resistance

TUESDAY May 2

1A, 4A, 10C, 11C

Grade 8 Introduction: The Spirit of Independence McGraw Hill‐ Chapter 5

Rivalry in North America ‐Rivalry Between the French and the British

‐The French and Indian War, Albany Plan of Union, Treaty of Paris, Proclamation of 1763 ‐New British Policies

WEDNESDAY May 3

1B, 3AB, 4AB, 23E

Grade 8 Introduction: The Spirit of Independence No Taxation Without Representation ‐Writs of Assistance ‐1764 ‐ Sugar Act

‐ 1765 ‐ Quartering Act

‐1765 ‐ Stamp Act; boycotts and the Stamp Act Congress

‐Townshend Acts

McGraw Hill‐

Chapter 6 Lesson 1

THURSDAY May 4

4AB, 20C Grade 8 Introduction: The Spirit of Independence Uniting the Colonists ‐Committees of Correspondence ‐1170, Boston Massacre, Crispus Attucks ‐1773‐Tea Act, Boston Tea Party ‐1774 Intolerable Acts/Coercive Act

McGraw Hill‐Chapter 6 Lesson 2

FRIDAY May 5

4AB, 20C Grade 8 Introduction: The Spirit of Independence Uniting the Colonists ‐1773‐Tea Act, Boston Tea Party ‐1774 Intolerable Acts/Coercive Act


TEKS Descriptor

2) History. A) identify reasons for European exploration and colonization of North America 3) History. A) explain the reasons for the growth of representative government and institutions during the colonial period (C) describe how religion and virtue contributed to the growth of representative government in the American colonies 4) History. (A) analyze causes of the American Revolution, including the Proclamation of 1763, the Intolerable Acts, the Stamp Act, mercantilism, lack of representation in Parliament, and British economic policies following the French and Indian War 7) History. (C) Analyze the impact of slavery on different sections of the United States 10) Geography. (B) compare places and regions of the United States in terms of physical and human characteristics 11) Geography. A) analyze how physical characteristics of the environment influenced population distribution, settlement patterns, and economic activities in the United States during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries (C) describe how different immigrant groups interacted with the environment in the United States during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries 12) Economics.(B)explain reasons for the development of the plantation system, transatlantic slave trade, and the spread of slavery 14) Economics. (B) describe the characteristics and the benefits of the U.S. free enterprise system during the 18th and 19th centuries 15) Government.(A) identify the influence of ideas from historic documents, including the Magna Carta, the English Bill of Rights, the Mayflower Compact, the Federalist Papers, and selected Anti‐Federalist writings, on the U.S. system of government 23) Culture. (A) identify selected racial, ethnic, and religious groups that settled in the United States and explain their reasons for immigration(D) analyze the contributions of people of various racial, ethnic, and religious groups to our national identity(E) identify the political, social, and economic contributions of women to American society

COMMENTS *8th Grade Vertical Alignment Concepts ELPS 1C, 1E, 5B CCRS I.A.2,I.B.3, I.E.1, I.E.3


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MONDAY May 8

STAAR WINDOW

TUESDAY May 9

STAAR WINDOW

WEDNESDAY May 10

STAAR WINDOW

THURSDAY May 11

STAAR WINDOW

FRIDAY May 12

STAAR WINDOW

TEKS Descriptor

COMMENTS

ELPS CCRS


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MONDAY May 15

1A, 4B, 4C, 10A, 26B, 29D

Grade 8 Introduction: American Revolution A Call to Arms ‐1774 First Continental Congress ‐Lexington and Concord; Minutemen


TUESDAY May 16

1AC, 4AC, 15C

Grade 8 Introduction: American Revolution Declaring Independence ‐July 4, 1776, Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson. ‐Grievances and adoption


WEDNESDAY May 17

4BC, 17A, 20A, 23D

Grade 8 Introduction: American Revolution The War for Independence ‐British Advantages ‐Loyalists in the Colonies ‐Advantages of the Patriots ‐The Continental Army

McGraw Hill‐ Chapter 7

Lesson 1

THURSDAY May 18

4BC, 7C, 23D, 23E

Grade 8 Introduction: American Revolution The War for Independence ‐Early Campaigns ‐British Strategy, Battle of Saratoga ‐French Support/Marque de Lafeyette ‐Winter at Valley Forge

McGraw Hill‐ Chapter 7 Lesson

FRIDAY May 19

1A, 4BC, 10A

Grade 8 Introduction: American Revolution The Final Years ‐ Geography of the South ‐ French alliance ‐fleet and soldiers; Battle of Yorktown ‐Victory at Yorktown ‐Treaty of Paris 1783


TEKS Descriptor

4) History. The student understands significant political and economic issues of the revolutionary era. The (B) explain the roles played by significant individuals during the American Revolution, including Abigail Adams, John Adams, Wentworth Cheswell, Samuel Adams, Mercy Otis Warren, James Armistead, Benjamin Franklin, Bernardo de Gálvez, Crispus Attucks, King George III, Haym Salomon, Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, the Marquis de Lafayette, Thomas Paine, and George Washington (C) explain the issues surrounding important events of the American Revolution, including declaring independence; writing the Articles of Confederation; fighting the battles of Lexington, Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown; enduring the winter at Valley Forge; and signing the Treaty of Paris of 1783 7) History. The student understands how political, economic, and social factors led to the growth of sectionalism and the Civil War. (C) analyze the impact of slavery on different sections of the United States 17) Government. The student understands the dynamic nature of the powers of the national government and state governments in a federal system. 10) Geography. The student understands the location and characteristics of places and regions of the United States, past and present. (A) locate places and regions of importance in the United States during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries 20) Citizenship. (A) explain the role of significant individuals such as Thomas Hooker, Charles de Montesquieu, John Locke, William Blackstone, and William Penn in the development of self‐government in colonial America


ELPS 3D CCRS I.A.6, I.B.2, I.B.3, I.A.1, I.D.1, II.A.2


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MONDAY May 22

1A, 4C, 5B, 6A, 14A, 15B

Grade 8 Introduction: The New Republic / Articles of Confederation The Articles of Confederation ‐States Write Constitutions; State Powers and Authority ‐Confederations Government; limited government ‐Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

McGraw Hill‐

Chapter 8 Lesson

1

TUESDAY May 23

1A, 4C, 5B, 6A, 14A, 15B

Grade 8 Introduction: The New Republic / Articles of Confederation The Articles of Confederation ‐Policies for Western Land; The Northwest Ordinance ‐Economic Problems at Home and Abroad


WEDNESDAY May 24

1A, 4D, 5A, 7B, 15B, 21C

Grade 8 Introduction: U.S. Constitution Forging a New Constitution ‐Shay’s Rebellion ‐Slavery in the New Republic ‐The Constitutional Convention Begins ‐Constitutional Convention Organizes


THURSDAY May 25

1A, 4D, 5A, 7B, 15B, 21C

Grade 8 Introduction: U.S. Constitution Forging a New Constitution ‐The Virginia Plan ‐The New Jersey Plan ‐The Great Compromise ‐The Three‐Fifths Compromise


FRIDAY May 26

Teacher In‐service

TEKS Descriptor

4) History. (C) explain the issues surrounding important events of the American Revolution, including declaring independence; writing the Articles of Confederation; fighting the battles of Lexington, Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown; enduring the winter at Valley Forge; and signing the Treaty of Paris of 1783 (D) analyze the issues of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, including the Great Compromise and the Three‐Fifths Compromise(E) analyze the arguments for and against ratification (5) History. (A) describe major domestic problems faced by the leaders of the new republic such as maintaining national security, building a military, creating a stable economic system, setting up the court system, and defining the authority of the central government (B) summarize arguments regarding protective tariffs, taxation, and the banking system 6) History. (A) explain how the Northwest Ordinance established principles and procedures for orderly expansion of the United States 7) History. (B) compare the effects of political, economic, and social factors on slaves and free blacks 14) Economics. (A) explain why a free enterprise system of economics developed in the new nation, including minimal government intrusion, taxation, and property rights 15) Government. (A) identify the influence of ideas from historic documents, including the Magna Carta, the English Bill of Rights, the Mayflower Compact, the Federalist Papers, and selected Anti‐Federalist writings, on the U.S. system of government (B) summarize the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation (C) identify colonial grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence and explain how those grievances were addressed in the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights (D) analyze how the U.S. Constitution reflects the principles of limited government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights 21) Citizenship.(C) summarize a historical event in which compromise resulted in a peaceful resolution


ELPS 1C, 1E, 5B CCRS I.A.1, I.A.2, I.A.3, I.B.2, I.C.2, I.D.1


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MONDAY May 29

Memorial Day

TUESDAY May 30

4E, 15ACD, 17A, 20A 25C

Grade 8 Introduction: U.S. Constitution A New Plan of Government ‐European Influences; Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, John Locke, Charles de Montesquieu

McGraw Hill‐

Chapter 8

Lesson3

WEDNESDAY May 31

4E, 15ACD, 17A, 20A

Grade 8 Introduction: U.S. Constitution A New Plan of Government ‐Federalism ‐Government Structure; Three Branches of Government ‐Checks and Balances


THURSDAY June 1

4E, 15ACD, 17A, 20A

Grade 8 Introduction: U.S. Constitution A New Plan of Government ‐Federalist ; Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, James Madison ‐Federalist Papers ‐Anti‐Federalists; Patrick Henry, George Mason


FRIDAY June 2

4E, 15ACD, 17A, 20A

Grade 8 Introduction: U.S. Constitution A New Plan of Government ‐Bill of Rights, James Madison, Amendments 1‐10 ‐Ratifying the Constitution


TEKS Descriptor

4) History. The student understands significant political and economic issues of the revolutionary era. (C) explain the issues surrounding important events of the American Revolution, including declaring independence; writing the Articles of Confederation; fighting the battles of Lexington, Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown; enduring the winter at Valley Forge; and signing the Treaty of Paris of 1783 (D) analyze the issues of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, including the Great Compromise and the Three‐Fifths Compromise(E) analyze the arguments for and against ratification 15) Government. The student understands the American beliefs and principles reflected in the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and other important historic documents. (A) identify the influence of ideas from historic documents, including the Magna Carta, the English Bill of Rights, the Mayflower Compact, the Federalist Papers, and selected Anti‐Federalist writings, on the U.S. system of government (B) summarize the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation (C) identify colonial grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence and explain how those grievances were addressed in the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights (D) analyze how the U.S. Constitution reflects the principles of limited government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights 17) Government. The student understands the dynamic nature of the powers of the national government and state governments in a federal system. (A) analyze the arguments of the Federalists and Anti‐Federalists, including those of Alexander Hamilton, Patrick Henry, James Madison, and George Mason 20) Citizenship. The student understands the importance of voluntary individual participation in the democratic process. (A) explain the role of significant individuals such as Thomas Hooker, Charles de Montesquieu, John Locke, William Blackstone, and William Penn in the development of self‐government in colonial America 25) Culture. analyze the impact of the First Amendment guarantees of religious freedom on the American way of life.


ELPS 5F CCRS I.B.2, I.B.3, I.C.1, I.C.2, I.E.4


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MONDAY June 5

Final Exams

TUESDAY June 6

Final Exams

WEDNESDAY June 7

THURSDAY June 8

FRIDAY June 9

TEKS Descriptor

COMMENTS

ELPS CCRS


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