Category Archives: 7.01

(1) History. The student understands traditional historical points of reference in Texas history. The student is expected to:

(A) 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;

(B) apply absolute and relative chronology through the sequencing of significant individuals, events, and time periods; and

(C) 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.

Texas History – Lesson Plans

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10/19/15 thru 10/23/15

Objectives: Students will be able to identify the areas of Texas that were explored by the Spanish and French explores and explain the motivations of governments and explorers for expanding European land claims.

Mon. Students will read Ch. 5 lesson 1 and explain how the first Europeans came to the Americas. Students will complete the self check quiz at the end of the lesson.

Tue. Students will discuss what they learned in lesson 1 and grade the self check quiz. Students will read lesson 2 and be able to explain what drove the Spanish to send Coronado to explore parts of what is now the United States. Students will complete the self check quiz for lesson 2.

Wed. Students will discuss what they learned in lesson 2 and grade the self check quiz. Students will read lesson 3 and be able to explain how the French established a settlement in Texas.

Thur. Students will discuss what they learned in lesson 3 and grade their self check quiz. Students will complete the 4 activities on page 136.

Fri. We will discuss and grade the activity from page 136.

Texas History – Lesson Plans

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10/12/15 thru 10/16/15

Objectives: Students will be able to compare and contrast the characteristics of the different Native American cultures in Texas.

Mon. Students will read and discuss the Pueblo Culture in Texas and identify the characteristics of these people. Students will also identify the culture of the Tonkawa Indians of the Plains Culture.

Tue. Students will discuss the Mescalero Apaches and the Lipan Apaches of the Plains Culture.

Wed. Students will discuss the Comanches and the Kiowa of the Plains Culture.

Thur. Students will take a test over the Native Texans.

Fri. Students will read about the Early Explorers of Texas and be able to explain the motivatiions of governments and explorers for expanding European land claims.

Texas History – Lesson Plans

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09/28/15 thru 10/02/15

Objectives: Students will be able to explain the migration of the first Americans and compare and contrast different Native American groups in Texas.

Mon. Reteach and retake Ch. 3 Test.

Tue. Students will be taught how to log in to their Texas History book online and class will explore how to use the online textbook.

Wed. Students will read Ch. 4 lesson one and complete the first lesson notes in their foldable about how the first Americans reached the Americas.

Thu. Students will read Ch. 4 lesson two and complete the second lesson notes in their foldable about the Southeastern and Gulf cultures.

Fri. Students will read Ch. 4 lesson three and complete the third lesson notes in their foldable about the Pueblo and Plains cultures.

Texas History – Lesson Plans

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09/21/15 thru 09/25/15

Objectives: Students will be able to explain the migration of the first Americans and compare and contrast different Native American groups in early Texas.

Mon. Students will review for the Ch. 3 Test on Wednesday.

Tue. Students will continue to review for the Ch. 3 Test.

Wed. Ch. 3 Test.

Thu. Students will read and discuss Ch. 3 Lesson 1 and complete the first lesson notes in their foldable about how the first Americans reached the Americas.

Fri. Students will read and discuss Ch. 3 Lesson 2 and complete the foldable lesson notes about the Southeastern and Gulf Cultures.

Texas History – Lesson Plans

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09/14/15 to 09/18/15

Objectives: The students will understand the location and characteristics of places and regions of Texas.

Mon. Students will read and discuss Ch. 3 lesson 1 and identify the features and location of the Mountains and Basin Region. Students will create a foldable for the region.

Tue. Students will read and discuss Ch. 3 lesson 2 and identify the features and location of the Great Plains region and enter information in their foldable for the region.

Wed. Students will read and discuss Ch. 3 lesson 3 and identify the features and location of the North Central Plains region and enter information in their foldable for the region.

Thu. Students will read and discuss Ch. 3 lesson 4 and identify the features and location of the Coastal Plains region and enter information in their foldable for the region.

Fri. Students will complete the Ch. 3 assessment on page 97.

Texas History – Lesson Plans

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08/24/15 thru 08/28/15

Objectives: Students will know how and why people study geography and how to use globes and maps. They will also know how humans interact with the environment.

Mon. Students will be welcomed to Texas History Class and learn how the class is to be conducted for a better learning experience.

Tue. Students will read Ch. 1 lesson 1 and be able to identify the tools used to study history and draw conclusions about the effects of science and technology on society.

Wed. Students will read Ch. 1 lesson 2 and describe the physical features of places. They will describe how people have changed the environment and analyze why people move from one place to another.

Thu. Students will read Ch. 1 lesson 3 and be able to describe the role and branches of government. They will also analyze the basic principles reflected in the Texas Constitution.

Fri. Students will read Ch. 1 lesson 4 and be able to make inferences about the importance of a cultural identity to a society and draw conclusions about the effects of science and technology on society.