4th Grade Social Studies Unit 6

Big Idea:

Examine the conflict between Texas settlers and the Mexican government. Explain the causes and effects, and explore the individual contributions of the Texas Revolution.

Student Expectations:

Priority TEKS

4.3(A) [Readiness] Analyze the causes, major events, and effects of the Texas Revolution, including the Battle of the Alamo, the Texas Declaration of Independence, the Runaway Scrape, and the Battle of San Jacinto.

4.3(B) [Supporting] Summarize the significant contributions of individuals such as Texians William B. Travis, James Bowie, David Crockett, George Childress, and Sidney Sherman; Tejanos Juan Antonio Padilla, Carlos Espalier, Juan N. Seguín, Plácido Benavides, and José Francisco Ruiz; Mexicans Antonio López de Santa Anna and Vicente Filisola; and non-combatants Susanna Dickinson and Enrique Esparza.

4.15(A) [Readiness] Identify the purposes and explain the importance of the Texas Declaration of Independence, the Texas Constitution, and other documents such as the Meusebach-Comanche Treaty.

4.16(A) [Supporting] Explain the meaning of various patriotic symbols and landmarks of Texas, including the six flags that flew over Texas, the San Jacinto Monument, the Alamo, and various missions.

Focus TEKS

4.6(A) [Readiness] Apply geographic tools, including grid systems, legends, symbols, scales, and compass roses, to construct and interpret maps.

4.16(D) [Supporting] Describe the origins and significance of state celebrations such as Texas Independence Day and Juneteenth.

4.17(D) [Supporting] Identify the importance of historical figures and important individuals who modeled active participation in the democratic process such as Sam Houston, Barbara Jordan, Lorenzo de Zavala, Ann Richards, Sam Rayburn, Henry B. González, James A. Baker III, Wallace Jefferson, and other local individuals.

Ongoing TEKS

4.21(B) [Ways to Show] Analyze information by sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions.

4.21(C) [Ways to Show] Organize and interpret information in outlines, reports, databases, and visuals, including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps.

4.22(B) [Ways to Show] Incorporate main and supporting ideas in verbal and written communication.

4.22(D) [Ways to Show] Create written and visual material such as journal entries, reports, graphic organizers, outlines, and bibliographies.

4.22(E) [Tools to Know] Use standard grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation.

Student Learning Targets:

• I will analyze the__________________ of the Texas Revolution
  • Major events
  • Causes and effects
• I will explain the meaning of various patriotic symbols and landmarks of Texas.
• I will summarize the significant contributions of individuals of the Texas Revolution.

Essential Questions:

• What were the causes and effects of the Texas Revolution?
• What was the most important event of the Texas Revolution and why?
• How did individuals contribute to the Texas Revolution?
• How did the actions of _________________ affect the course of history? (Fill in the blank with any of the suggested individuals from 4.3B)

Extra Information:

Adopted Textbook: American Legacy, Studies Weekly

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