Texas has adopted curriculum standards that are to be used in all the state's public schools. The current standards, which outline what students are to learn in each course or grade, are called Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). The standards are adopted by the State Board of Education, after extensive input from educators and other stakeholders.
Students study the history of Texas from Natural Texas and its People through Contemporary Texas. The focusof each era is on key individuals, events, and issues and their impact. Students will study the regions of Texas, the rights and responsibilities of Texas citizens, the rich and diverse cultural background of Texas, and analyze the impact of scientific discoveries and technological innovations on the development of Texas. Through reading, writing, and discussion, students will develop skills in analyzing social studies relationships, interpreting data, forming generalizations and conclusions, and applying problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Unit 1: Texas Geography
Unit 2: Native Texas
Unit 3: Europeans in Texas
Unit 4: Europeans in Texas
Unit 5: Texas Revolution
Unit 6: Republic of Texas
Unit 7: Civil War and Reconstruction
Unit 8: Texas Government
Unit 9: Becoming Texas Today