Texas History: Core Knowledge Style (Elementary)

Texas History: Core Knowledge Style (A Summary, Grades K-4)

Working Draft as of 10/99

Completed by Cyndi Wells

Grade	Core Knowledge	Texas History	TEKS
		Note: Focus on conceptual objectives — compare and contrast Texas History with American and World History noted in Core Knowledge using these TEKS. Use primary sources whenever possible	4.6: The student uses geographic tools to collect, analyze, and interpret data. 4.9: The student understands how people adapt to and modify their environment. 4.21: The student understands the impact of science and technology on life in Texas. 4.22: The student applies critical thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of sources including electronic technology. 4.23: The student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms. 4.24 The student uses problem solving and decision-making skills, working independently and with others, in a variety of settings.
Kinder American	Geography	Location of Texas	4.1: The student understands similarities and differences of Native-American groups in Texas and the Western Hemisphere before European exploration.
	Native American Peoples, Past and Present	First Americans [Compare and contrast ways of life with the following]:	4.20 The student understands contributions of people of various racial, ethnic, and religious groups of Texas.
	Early Exploration and Settlement (Columbus; Pilgrims; Independence Day)	Texas Explorers and Settlers Texas’ Independence Day	4.20 The student understands contributions of people of various racial, ethnic, and religious groups of Texas.
	Presidents, Past and Present	Famous Texans
	Symbols and Figures	Our Special State	4.17 The student understands important customs, symbols, and celebrations in Texas.
World	Spatial Sense
	Overview of the Seven Continents	Locate Texas on North America	4.14 The student understands how Texas, the US, and other parts of the world are economically independent.
Science Connection		Animals of Texas

Grade	Core Knowledge	Texas History	TEKS
1^st American	Earliest People and Civilizations	First Americans	4.1: The student understands similarities and differences of Native-American groups in Texas and the Western Hemisphere before European exploration.
	Early Exploration and Settlement	Early Exploration in Mexico Texas Empresarios	4.8: The student understands the location and patterns of settlement and the geographic factors that influence where people live.
	From Colonies to Independence: The American Revolution	Austin Colony Mexican Restrictions on Texas Battle of the Alamo Goliad Massacre Texas Declaration of Independence (March 2, 1836) Battle at San Jacinto Capture of Santa Anna Treaty of Velasco The Republic of Texas was born	4.3: The student understands the causes and effects of the Texas Revolution, the Republic of Texas and the annexation of Texas to the United States. 4.16 The student understands the important ideas in historic documents of Texas.
	Early Exploration of the American West	Westward Expansion in Texas	4.8: The student understands the location and patterns of settlement and the geographic factors that influence where people live.
	Symbols and Figures	Our Special State	4.17 The student understands important customs, symbols, and celebrations in Texas 4.18
World	Geography	Locate Texas on North America, locate city where you live Regions of Texas [names]
	Early Civilizations (Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt; History of World Religions)	Discuss history of religions in Texas	4.8: The student understands the location and patterns of settlement and the geographic factors that influence where people live. 4.17: The student understands important customs, symbols, and celebrations in Texas
	Mexico	The Mexican War [discuss impact on present day Mexico] Mexico want to be free from Spain	4.3: The student understands the causes and effects of the Texas Revolution, the Republic of Texas and the annexation of Texas to the United States. [compare and contrast Mexican War to Texas]

Grade	Core Knowledge	Texas History	TEKS
2^nd American	American Government: The Constitution	The Texas Constitution	4.16 The student understands the important ideas in historic documents of Texas.
	War of 1812
	Westward Expansion	Westward Expansion in Texas Manifest Destiny in Texas 1840s New Means of Travel in Texas Cattle Drives Railroads in Texas (1870–1890)	4.4: The student understands the political, economic and social changes in Texas during the last half of the 19^th Century. 4.8: The student understands the location and patterns of settlement and the geographic factors that influence where people live.
	The Civil War	Slavery in Texas Debate for or against slavery raged in Texas as well as the United States Texans fought in the Civil War End to Slavery in Texas Reconstruction in Texas	4.4: The student understands the political, economic and social changes in Texas during the last half of the 19^th Century.
	Immigration and Citizenship	Settlers in Texas (1836-1860)	4.4: The student understands the political, economic and social changes in Texas during the last half of the 19^th Century. 4.8: The student understands the location and patterns of settlement and the geographic factors that influence where people live.
	Civil Rights	Discuss challenges of African Americans in Texas (1870s – 1900s) Fighting for Equal Rights in Texas: Women Fighting for Equal Rights in Texas: African Americans Fighting for Equal Rights in Texas: Mexican Americans Fighting for Equal Rights in Texas: Native Americans	4.17 The student understands important customs, symbols, and celebrations in Texas
	Geography of the Americas
	Symbols and Figures	Our Special State
World	Geography
	Early Civilizations: Asia (India, China)	Discuss influences of India and China found in Texas today	4.20: The student understands the contributions of people of various racial, ethnic and religious groups of Texas.
	Modern Civilization and Culture: Japan	Discuss influences of Japan found in Texas today	4.20: The student understands the contributions of people of various racial, ethnic and religious groups of Texas.
	Ancient Greece
3^rd American	The Earliest Americans	First Americans in Texas Restrictions on Native Americans in Texas	4.1: The student understands similarities and differences of Native-American groups in Texas and the Western Hemisphere before European exploration.
	Early Exploration of North America	Exploring the Southwest Explorers in Texas What Explorers brought to Texas	4.2: The student understands the cause and effects of European exploration and colonization of Texas and the Western Hemisphere 4.11: The student understands the reasons for exploration and colonization.
	The Thirteen Colonies: Life and Times Before the Revolution	Life in Spanish Texas [Compare colonial life in Texas with life in the 13 Colonies] Life in Texas Colonies [focus on leadership issues in Texas]	4.11: The student understands the reasons for exploration and colonization. 4.19: The student understands the importance of effective leadership in a democratic society.
	(Symbols and Figures)	Our Special State	4.17: The student understands important customs, symbols, and celebrations in Texas.
World	World Geography (Spatial Sense; Canada; Important Rivers)	Important Texas Rivers	4.8: The student understands the location and patterns of settlement and the geographic factors that influence where people live.
	Ancient Rome (Geography of Mediterranean Region; Roman Empire; “Decline and Fall”	Compare and contrast Life in the Roman Empire with Texas Celebrations	4.19: The student understands the importance of effective leadership in a democratic society. 4.20 The student understands the contributions of people of various racial, ethnic and religious groups in Texas.
	The Vikings	Locate present day Scandinavians in Texas	4.20 The student understands the contributions of people of various racial, ethnic and religious groups in Texas.

Grade	Core Knowledge	Texas History	TEKS
4^th American	The American Revolution	Unrest in Texas colonies Battle of the Alamo Goliad Massacre Texas Declaration of Independence (March 2, 1836) Texas Constitution (1836) Runaway Scrape Battle at San Jacinto Capture of Santa Anna Treaty of Velasco Mexico want to be free from Spain (Review from Grade 1)	4.3: The student understands the causes and effects of the Texas Revolution, the Republic of Texas and the annexation of Texas to the United States 4.15: The student understands how people organized governments in different ways during the early development of Texas. 4.16: The student understands the important ideas in historic documents of Texas.
	Making a Constitutional Government	Texas Constitution (1836) Local Texas Government State Texas Government [compare and contrast with National Government]	4.15: The student understands how people organized governments in different ways during the early development of Texas. 4.16: The student understands the important ideas in historic documents of Texas. 4.18: The student understands the importance of voluntary individual participation in the democratic process
	Early Presidents and Politics	The Republic of Texas was born (March 2, 1836)	4.5: The student understands the important issues, events, and individuals of the 20^th Century in Texas. 4.18: The student understands the importance of voluntary individual participation in the democratic process 4.20: The student understands the contributions of people of various racial, ethnic and religious groups of Texas.
	Reformers	Discuss challenges of African Americans in Texas (1870s – 1900s) Fighting for Equal Rights in Texas: Women Fighting for Equal Rights in Texas: African Americans Fighting for Equal Rights in Texas: Mexican Americans Fighting for Equal Rights in Texas: Native Americans	4.4: The student understands the political, economic and social changes in Texas during the last half of the 19^th Century. 4.20: The student understands the contributions of people of various racial, ethnic and religious groups of Texas.
	Symbols and Figures		4.5: The student understands the important issues, events, and individuals of the 20^th Century in Texas. 4.17: The student understands important customs, symbols and celebrations of Texas. 4.20: The student understands the contributions of people of various racial, ethnic and religious groups of Texas.
World	World Geography (Spatial Sense; Mountains)	Geography of the Western Hemisphere Regions of the United States Regions of Texas	4.7: The student understands the concept of regions.
	Europe in the Middle Ages	Life in Spanish Texas [focus on economics — compare and contrast with feudal manors]	4.10: The student understands basic economic patterns of early societies in Texas and the Western Hemisphere 4.12: The student understands the characteristics and benefits of the free enterprise system in Texas. 4.13: The student understands patterns of work and economic activities in Texas. 4.14: The student understands how Texas, the US, and other parts of the world are economically interdependent.
	Spread of Islam and “Holy Wars”	The Mexican War (Review from Grade 1)	4.20: The student understands the contributions of people of various racial, ethnic and religious groups of Texas.
	Early and Medieval African Kingdoms	Black Gold In Texas [focus on economic impact]	4.7: The student understands the concept of regions. 4.10: The student understands basic economic patterns of early societies in Texas and the Western Hemisphere 4.12: The student understands the characteristics and benefits of the free enterprise system in Texas. 4.14: The student understands how Texas, the US, and other parts of the world are economically interdependent. 4.20: The student understands the contributions of people of various racial, ethnic and religious groups of Texas.
	China: Dynasties and Conquerors	Discuss influences of China found in Texas today
		Economic Growth in Texas: World War I – World War II World War I in Texas [focus on economic impact] The Roaring Twenties in Texas [focus on economic impact] The Great Depression and World War II in Texas [focus on economic impact	4.5: The student understands the important issues, events, and individuals of the 20^th Century in Texas 4.12: The student understands the characteristics and benefits of the free enterprise system in Texas. 4.13: The student understands patterns of work and economic activities in Texas. 4.14: The student understands how Texas, the US, and other parts of the world are economically interdependent.

Texas History: Core Knowledge Style (A Summary, Grades 5-7)

Working Draft as of 10/99

Completed by Cyndi Wells

Grade	Core Knowledge	Texas History	TEKS
		Note: Focus on conceptual objectives — compare and contrast Texas History with American and World History noted in Core Knowledge using these TEKS. Use primary sources whenever possible.	7.8 The student uses geographic tools to collect, analyze, and interpret data. 7.20 The student understands the impact of scientific discoveries and technological innovations on the political, economic, and social development of Texas. 7.21 The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of sources including electronic technology. 7.22 The student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms 7.23 The student uses problem-solving and decision-making skills, working independently and with others, in a variety of settings.
5^th American	Westward Expansion	Expansion and Conflict:Texas’ Trouble with Mexico (1845) Life on the Texas Frontier Change of the Economy: Farms in Texas Change of the Economy: Ranches in Texas Growth of Industry in Texas (1850- 1860) Growth of Transportation in Texas (1850–1860) Growth of Social and Cultural Institutions in Texas (1836 – 1855)	7.4: The student understands how individuals, events and issues shaped the history of the Republic of Texas and early Texas statehood. 7.10: The student understands the effects of the interaction between humans and the environment in Texas during the 19th and 20th centuries.
	Civil War	African-Americans in the Republic of Texas Slavery in Texas Texas and the Civil War Impact of the Civil War on Texas Emancipation in Texas Reconstruction in Texas End of the Reconstruction in Texas Civil Rights in Texas	7.1: The student understands traditional historical points of reference in Texas history. 7.4: The student understands how individuals, events and issues shaped the history of the Republic of Texas and early Texas statehood. 7.5: The student understands how events and issues shaped the history of Texas during the Civil War and Reconstruction. 7.6: The student understands how individuals, events, and issues shaped the history of Texas from Reconstruction through the beginning of the 20^th century.
	Native Americans: Cultures and Conflicts	The Texas Indians: The Plains Cultural Region Southeastern Cultural Region Western Gulf Cultural Region Puelbo Cultural Region Conflicts in Texas after US Annexation:	7.1: The student understands traditional historical points of reference in Texas history. 7.4: The student understands how individuals, events and issues shaped the history of the Republic of Texas and early Texas statehood. 7.11: The student understands the characteristics, distribution, and migration of population in Texas in the 19^th and 20^th centuries.
	U. S. Geography	Texas and the United States
World	World Geography (Spatial Sense; Lakes)
	Meso-American Civilizations	Prehistoric Cultures & Eras in Texas: Paleo-Indian, Archaic (6000BC), Formative (1000BC)	7.11: The student understands the characteristics, distribution, and migration of population in Texas in the 19^th and 20^th centuries.
	European Exploration, Trade, and Clash of Cultures	First Conquistadors in New Spain (Texas) Attempts to remove Indians from Texas United States becomes a Threat to Texas Challenging Spain’s control on Texas Policies towards Indians in the Texas Republic	7.1: The student understands traditional historical points of reference in Texas history 7.4: The student understands how individuals, events and issues shaped the history of the Republic of Texas and early Texas statehood.
	Renaissance and Reformation
	England from the Golden Age to the Glorious Revolution
	Russia: Early Growth and Expansion	Texas: Early Growth and Foreign Relations	7.4: The student understands how individuals, events and issues shaped the history of the Republic of Texas and early Texas statehood.
	Feudal Japan

Grade	Core Knowledge	Texas History	TEKS
6^th American	Immigration, Industrialization, and Urbanization	Texas settlers Growth in Texas Cattle in Texas The Industrial Revolution in Texas Modern-Day Immigration Present Day Texans:	7.4: The student understands how individuals, events and issues shaped the history of the Republic of Texas and early Texas statehood. 7.10: The student understands the effects of the interaction between humans and the environment in Texas during the 19th and 20th centuries. 7.11: The student understands the characteristics, distribution, and migration of population in Texas in the 19^th and 20^th centuries. 7.12: The student understands the factors that caused Texas to change from an agrarian to an urban society.
	Reform	Texas in the Age of Reform
World	World Geography (Spatial Sense; Deserts)
	Lasting Ideas from Ancient Civilizations (Judaism, Christianity; Greece and Rome)	Spanish Texas Spanish return to Texas Expansion of the Tejas Missions All missions abandoned except those in San Antonio	7.4: The student understands how individuals, events and issues shaped the history of the Republic of Texas and early Texas statehood. 7.11: The student understands the characteristics, distribution, and migration of population in Texas in the 19^th and 20^th centuries.
	Enlightenment
	French Revolution	Conflicts of Empire The Road to Revolution: Causes of Unrest in Texas Austin tries many peaceful settlements with Mexican officials; but Santa Anna makes peace difficult Austin meets with Santa Anna in Mexico City (1833) and is arrested in Saltillo The Texas Revolution The Consultation — met November 3, 1835 Texas’ Provisional Government and its problems (November 1835-March 1836) Siege of the Alamo Fall of the Alamo Convention of 1836	7.1: The student understands traditional historical points of reference in Texas history 7.2: The student understands how individuals, events, and issues prior to the Texas Revolution shaped the history of Texas. 7.3: The student understands how individuals, events and issues related to the Texas Revolution shaped the history of Texas. 7.4: The student understands how individuals, events and issues shaped the history of the Republic of Texas and early Texas statehood. 7.14: The student understands the basic principles reflected in the Texas Constitution. 7.15: The student understands the structure and functions of government created by the Texas Constitution.
	Romanticism
	Industrialism, Capitalism, and Socialism	Texas Issues
	Latin American Independence Movements	Life in Spanish Texas (1720-1750) Mexican Independence The Austin Colony Colonization Laws in Texas Texas Fever (1820-1830) Discuss colonial way of life, including food , clothing, education, religion, business and trade, transportation Famous Texas colonists The Republic of Texas The Election 1836 Presidents of the Republic of Texas Spanish-American War in Texas Mexican Revolution of 1910	7.1: The student understands traditional historical points of reference in Texas history. 7.2: The student understands how individuals, events, and issues prior to the Texas Revolution shaped the history of Texas. 7.3: The student understands how individuals, events and issues related to the Texas Revolution shaped the history of Texas. 7.4: The student understands how individuals, events and issues shaped the history of the Republic of Texas and early Texas statehood.

Grade	Core Knowledge	Texas History	TEKS
7^th	America Becomes a World Power	Texas Becomes a State Growth of Urban Texas Women’s suffrage Prohibition (debated from 1908–1919)	7.1: The student understands traditional historical points of reference in Texas history. 7.4: The student understands how individuals, events and issues shaped the history of the Republic of Texas and early Texas statehood. 7.7: The student understands how individuals, events, and issues shaped the history of Texas during the 20^th century. 7.10: The student understands the effects of the interaction between humans and the environment in Texas during the 19th and 20th centuries. 7.12: The student understands the factors that caused Texas to change from an agrarian to an urban society.
	World War I, “The Great War”	World War I in Texas Post War changes in Texas	7.1: The student understands traditional historical points of reference in Texas history. 7.7: The student understands how individuals, events, and issues shaped the history of Texas during the 20^th century. 7.10: The student understands the effects of the interaction between humans and the environment in Texas during the 19th and 20th centuries.
	Russian Revolution
	America from the Twenties to the New Deal	Changes in Texas in the 20’s The Great Depression in Texas The New Deal in Texas	7.1: The student understands traditional historical points of reference in Texas history. 7.7: The student understands how individuals, events, and issues shaped the history of Texas during the 20^th century.
	World War II	World War II in Texas Post World War II in Texas New Leaders	7.1: The student understands traditional historical points of reference in Texas history. 7.7: The student understands how individuals, events, and issues shaped the history of Texas during the 20^th century. 7.10: The student understands the effects of the interaction between humans and the environment in Texas during the 19th and 20th centuries.
	Geography of the United States	Characteristics of Texas Geography Landforms & Characteristics of Texas Climate The Regions of Texas	7.7: The student understands how individuals, events, and issues shaped the history of Texas during the 20^th century. 7.9: The student understands the locations and characteristics of places and regions of Texas.
		Notable Leaders since World War II Texas in the United States Governors of a Two-Party State Texas Government: Past Texas Government: Present	7.10: The student understands the effects of the interaction between humans and the environment in Texas during the 19th and 20th centuries. 7.13: The student understands the interdependence of the Texas economy with the United States and the world. 7.14: The student understands the basic principles reflected in the Texas Constitution. 7.15: The student understands the structure and functions of government created by the Texas Constitution. 7.16: The student understands the rights and responsibilities of Texas citizens. 7.17: The student understands the importance of the expression of different points of view in a democratic society. 7.18: The student understands the importance of effective leadership in a democratic society. 7.19: The student understands the concept of diversity within unity in Texas.