Social Studies · Grade 7 · Middle School
Texas History, Grade 7
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HistoryThe student understands traditional historical points of reference in Texas history
HistoryThe student understands how individuals, events, and issues through the Mexican National…
- Four Native Cultures of Early TexasCompare the cultures of American Indians in Texas prior to European colonization such as Gulf…7.2(A)
- Explorers and Rivals in Early TexasIdentify important individuals, events, and issues related to European exploration of Texas such as…7.2(B)
- Spanish Missions, Towns, and RanchesIdentify important individuals, events, and issues related to European colonization of Texas…7.2(C)
- Mexico Wins Freedom, Texas ChangesIdentify the individuals, issues, and events related to Mexico becoming an independent nation and…7.2(D)
- The People Who Settled Mexican TexasIdentify the contributions of significant individuals, including Moses Austin, Stephen F. Austin…7.2(E)
- Why Three Groups Settled TexasContrast Spanish, Mexican, and Anglo purposes for and methods of settlement in Texas7.2(F)
HistoryThe student understands how individuals, events, and issues related to the Texas…
- Steps Toward the Texas RevolutionDescribe the chain of events that led to the Texas Revolution, including the Fredonian Rebellion…7.3(A)
- The People Behind the Texas RevolutionExplain the roles played by significant individuals during the Texas Revolution, including George…7.3(B)
- Issues Behind the Texas RevolutionExplain the issues surrounding significant events of the Texas Revolution, including the Battle of…7.3(C)
HistoryThe student understands how individuals, events, and issues shaped the history of the…
- Three Presidents of the RepublicIdentify individuals, events, and issues during the administrations of Republic of Texas Presidents…7.4(A)
- Why Texas Joined the United StatesAnalyze the causes of and events leading to Texas annexation such as security and public debt7.4(B)
- Texas Becomes a StateIdentify individuals, events, and issues during early Texas statehood, including the U.S.-Mexican…7.4(C)
HistoryThe student understands how events and issues shaped the history of Texas during the…
- Why Texas Joined the ConfederacyExplain the central role the expansion of slavery played in the involvement of Texas in the Civil…7.5(A)
- Texas Battles of the Civil WarIdentify significant events concerning Texas and the Civil War such as the Battle of Galveston, the…7.5(B)
- How War Changed Texas LifeExplain the political, economic, and social effects of the Civil War and Reconstruction in Texas7.5(C)
HistoryThe student understands how individuals, events, and issues shaped the history of Texas…
- Pushing West Across TexasIdentify significant individuals, events, and issues, including the factors leading to the…7.6(A)
- Texas Cattle Trails and CowboysIdentify significant individuals, events, and issues, including the development of the cattle…7.6(B)
- Railroads and Governor HoggIdentify significant individuals, events, and issues, including the effects of the growth of…7.6(C)
- West Texas After the FrontierExplain the political, economic, and social impact of the agricultural industry and the development…7.6(D)
HistoryThe student understands how individuals, events, and issues shaped the history of Texas…
- How Oil Changed Texas ForeverExplain how the oil industry led to the industrialization of Texas7.7(A)
- Texas Boom-and-Bust CyclesDefine and trace the impact of "boom-and-bust" cycles of leading Texas industries throughout the…7.7(B)
- How Reformers Changed TexasDescribe and compare the impact of reform movements in Texas in the 19th and 20th centuries such as…7.7(C)
- Texans Who Fought for Equal RightsDescribe and compare the civil rights and equal rights movements of various groups in Texas in the…7.7(D)
- How Big Events Changed TexasAnalyze the political, economic, and social impact of World War I, the Great Depression, World War…7.7(E)
GeographyThe student understands the location and characteristics of places and regions of Texas
- Exploring Texas's Four Natural RegionsLocate and compare the Mountains and Basins, Great Plains, North Central Plains, and Coastal Plains…7.8(A)
- Locating and Comparing Texas PlacesLocate and compare places of importance in Texas in terms of physical and human characteristics…7.8(B)
- How Geography Shaped Texas EventsAnalyze the effects of physical and human factors such as climate, weather, landforms, irrigation…7.8(C)
GeographyThe student understands the effects of the interaction between humans and the environment…
GeographyThe student understands the characteristics, distribution, and migration of population in…
- Why Immigrants Came to TexasIdentify why immigrant groups came to Texas and where they settled7.10(A)
- How Newcomers Shaped TexasDescribe how immigration and migration to Texas have influenced Texas7.10(B)
- How Texas's Population Is BuiltDescribe the structure of the population of Texas using demographic concepts such as growth rate…7.10(C)
- Growing Texas, Growing NeedsAnalyze the effects of the changing population distribution and growth in Texas and the additional…7.10(D)
EconomicsThe student understands the factors that caused Texas to change from an agrarian to an…
EconomicsThe student understands the interdependence of the Texas economy with the United States…
- Texas Markets Near and FarExplain the impact of national and international markets on the production of goods and services in…7.12(A)
- How Markets Shape Texas BusinessExplain the impact of economic concepts within the free enterprise system such as supply and…7.12(B)
- Texas Industries and World MarketsAnalyze the impact of significant industries in Texas such as aerospace, medical, and computer…7.12(C)
GovernmentThe student understands the basic principles reflected in the Texas Constitution
GovernmentThe student understands the structure and functions of government created by the Texas…
CitizenshipThe student understands the rights and responsibilities of Texas citizens in a democratic…
CitizenshipThe student understands the importance of the expression of different points of view in a…
CitizenshipThe student understands the importance of effective leadership in a democratic society
CultureThe student understands the concept of diversity within unity in Texas
- Texas Celebrations Show Our DiversityExplain how the diversity of Texas is reflected in a variety of cultural activities and celebrations7.18(A)
- Keeping Heritage While Becoming TexanDescribe how people from various racial, ethnic, and religious groups attempt to maintain their…7.18(B)
- How Cultures Shaped TexasIdentify examples of Spanish influence and the influence of other cultures on Texas such as place…7.18(C)
- Texans Who Shaped the ArtsIdentify contributions to the arts by Texans such as Roy Bedichek, Diane Gonzales Bertrand, J.…7.18(D)
Science, technology, and societyThe student understands the impact of scientific discoveries and technological…
- Texas Technology Then and NowCompare types and uses of technology, past and present7.19(A)
- Texas Leaders in Science and TechnologyIdentify Texas leaders in science and technology such as Walter Cunningham, Michael DeBakey, Denton…7.19(B)
- How Inventions Changed TexasAnalyze the effects of various scientific discoveries and technological innovations on the…7.19(C)
- Discoveries, Inventions, and Texas ResourcesEvaluate the effects of scientific discoveries and technological innovations on the use of…7.19(D)
- How Texas Connects to the WorldAnalyze how scientific discoveries and technological innovations have resulted in an…7.19(E)
Social studies skillsThe student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired…
- Finding and Using Texas SourcesDifferentiate between, locate, and use valid primary and secondary sources such as media and news…7.20(A)
- Thinking Like a Texas HistorianAnalyze information by applying absolute and relative chronology through sequencing, categorizing…7.20(B)
- Reading Outlines, Reports, Data, and VisualsOrganize and interpret information from outlines, reports, databases, and visuals, including…7.20(C)
- Reading Bias in Texas History SourcesIdentify bias and points of view from the historical context surrounding an event that influenced…7.20(D)
- Making a Claim with EvidenceFormulate and communicate visually, orally, or in writing a claim supported by evidence and…7.20(E)
- Judging Whether a Source Is TrustworthyEvaluate a variety of historical and contemporary sources for validity, credibility, bias, and…7.20(F)
Social studies skillsThe student uses geographic tools to collect, analyze, and interpret data
Social studies skillsThe student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms
- Using the Right History WordsUse social studies terminology correctly7.22(A)
- Give Credit When You WriteUse effective written communication skills, including proper citations and avoiding plagiarism7.22(B)
- Sharing Texas History Three WaysCreate written, oral, and visual presentations of social studies information7.22(C)
- Talking Respectfully About HistoryApply foundational language skills to engage in civil discourse about social studies topics…7.22(D)