4th Grade Social Studies Unit 9

Big Idea:

Examine the effects of American Indian life caused by the Red River War, the building of U.S. forts and railroads, and the loss of buffalo. Explain the growth, development, and impact of the cattle and railroad industries.

Student Expectations:

Priority TEKS

4.4(B) [Readiness] Explain the growth, development, and impact of the cattle industry, including contributions made by Charles Goodnight, Richard King, and Lizzie Johnson.

4.4(C) [Supporting] Identify the impact of railroads on life in Texas, including changes to cities and major industries.

4.4(D) [Supporting] Examine the effects upon American Indian life resulting from changes in Texas, including the Red River War, building of U.S. forts and railroads, and loss of buffalo.

Focus TEKS

4.8(A) [Readiness] Identify and explain clusters and patterns of settlement in Texas at different time periods such as prior to the Texas Revolution, after the building of the railroads, and following World War II.

4.8(B) [Supporting] Describe and explain the location and distribution of various towns and cities in Texas, past and present.

4.9(A) [Supporting] Describe ways people have adapted to and modified their environment in Texas, past and present, such as timber clearing, agricultural production, wetlands drainage, energy production, and construction of dams.

4.9(B) [Readiness] Identify reasons why people have adapted to and modified their environment in Texas, past and present, such as the use of natural resources to meet basic needs, facilitate transportation, and enhance recreational activities.

4.9(C) [Supporting] Compare the positive and negative consequences of human modification of the environment in Texas, past and present, both governmental and private, such as economic development and the impact on habitats and wildlife as well as air and water quality.

4.12(B) [Supporting] Explain how geographic factors such as climate, transportation, and natural resources have influenced the location of economic activities in Texas.

4.12(E) [Supporting] Explain how developments in transportation and communication have influenced economic activities in Texas.

4.20(A) [Supporting] Identify famous inventors and scientists such as Gail Borden, Joseph Glidden, Michael DeBakey, and Millie Hughes Fulford and their contributions.

Ongoing TEKS

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

4.6(B) [Supporting] Translate geographic data, population distribution, and natural resources into a variety of formats such as graphs and maps.

4.21(A) [Tools to Know] Differentiate between, locate, and use valid primary and secondary sources such as computer software; interviews; biographies; oral, print, and visual material; documents; and artifacts to acquire information about the United States and Texas.

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

Student Learning Targets:

• I will explain the growth and development of the cattle industry.
• I will explain the impact of the cattle industry and the contributions made by Charles Goodnight, Richard King, and Lizzie Johnson.
• I will explain the development of the railroad industry.
• I will identify the effects of the railroad industry. (writing)

Essential Questions:

• How were American Indians in Texas affected after the Civil War?
• Why was the cattle industry developed?
• What was the impact of the cattle industry on Texas?
• How did railroads impact life in Texas?
• How did the railroads determine where settlements were located in Texas?

Extra Information:

Adopted Textbook: American Legacy, Studies Weekly

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