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Progress - Life in
Modern Texas
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unit focuses on modern Texas. Students will investigate
the increased industrialization and urbanization and the
development of aerospace and technology industries in
Texas. A study of where and how certain cities developed
in Texas will be made, including how geographic factors
affected this development, and how and why people have
modified the environment where they live. Students will
also learn about notable Texans of various groups.
Another major focus will be on the branches of state
and local governments, leaders of state government, and
how citizens participate within the democratic process.
Critical Questions:
- How has life in Texas changed over time?
- How does one's environment impact one's life?
- What is your role in a democratic society?
- What qualities must a good leader have?
- Which leaders have positively influenced the
development of Texas?
Suggested Time Frame: 6 weeks |
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Student Performance Expectations |
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Key
Information in the brackets that is not in bold (8.2A) is the
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skill (TEKS) that this objective is
aligned to.
Information in the
brackets that is in bold
(8.2.11B) (8.2.12A)
(11.2US10A)
is the specific Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS-
test) objective this objective is aligned to.
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Use social studies
terminology correctly. (4.23A) |
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Identify the impact of
various issues and events on life in Texas such as urbanization,
increased use of oil and gas, and the growth of aerospace and
other technology industries. (4.5A); (T8) |
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Describe how scientific
discoveries and technological innovations have benefited
individuals, businesses, and society in twentieth century Texas.
(4.21B); (T8) |
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Predict how future scientific
discoveries and technological innovations might affect life in
Texas. (4.21C); (T8); (T11) |
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Identify and explain
the basic functions of the three branches of state government.
(4.16B) |
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Identify leaders in state and
local governments, including the governor, selected members of
the Texas Legislature, and Texans who have been President of the
United States, and their political parties. (4.19A)
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Explain the role of the
individual in state and local elections. (4.18B) |
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Explain how to contact
elected and appointed leaders in state and local governments.
(4.18D) |
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Explain how individuals can
participate voluntarily in civic affairs at state and local
levels. (4.18A) |
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Identify leadership qualities
of twentieth century state and local leaders. (4.19B) |
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Identify the accomplishments
of notable individuals such as Henry Cisneros, Miriam A.
Ferguson, Audie Murphy, Cleto Rodriguez, and John Tower. (4.5B);
(T8); (T11) |
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Identify the importance of
historical figures such as Barbara Jordan who modeled active
participation in the democratic process. (4.18C) |
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Summarize the contributions
of twentieth century people of various racial, ethnic, and
religious groups in the development of Texas. (4.20C); (T8) |
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Differentiate between,
locate, and use primary and secondary sources such as
biographies, print, and visual materials to acquire
information about Texas. (4.22A); (T8) |
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Incorporate main and
supporting ideas in verbal and written communication. (4.23B)
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Express ideas orally based on
research and experiences. (4.23C) |
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Create written and visual
material (after research). such as journal entries, reports,
graphic organizers, outlines and bibliographies. (4.23D); (T8);
(T10) |
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Use standard grammar,
spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation. (4.23E) |
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Describe the location of
cities in Texas and explain their distribution in the
twentieth century. (4.8C); (T8) |
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Describe ways people have
adapted to and modified their environment in Texas in the
twentieth century. (4.9A) |
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Identify reasons why people
have adapted to and modified their environment in Texas during
the twentieth century such as the use of natural resources to
meet basic needs. (4.9B); (T8); (T11) |
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Analyze the consequences of
human modification of the environment in Texas during the
twentieth century. (4.9C); (T8) |
