7th Grade Social Studies Unit 13

Big Idea:

Interpret how the government operates at the state and local level.

Student Expectations:

Priority TEKS

7.15(A) [Readiness] describe the structure and functions of government at municipal, county, and state levels;

Focus TEKS

7.15(B) [Supporting] identify major sources of revenue for state and local governments such as property tax, sales tax, and fees; and

7.15(C) [Supporting] describe the structure, funding, and governance of Texas public education, including local property taxes, bond issues, and state and federal funding supported by state and federal taxpayers.

7.16(A) [Supporting] identify rights of Texas citizens;

7.16(B) [Readiness] explain and analyze civic responsibilities of Texas citizens and the importance of civic participation.

7.17(A) [Readiness] identify different points of view of political parties and interest groups on important Texas issues, past and present;

7.17(B) [Readiness] describe the importance of free speech and press in a democratic society; and

7.18(A) [Readiness] identify the leadership qualities of elected and appointed leaders of Texas, past and present, including Texans who have been president of the United States; and

Ongoing TEKS

7.21(C) [Process] organize and interpret information from outlines, reports, databases, and visuals, including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps;

7.22(A) [Process] use social studies terminology correctly;

Student Learning Targets:

• I will identify the structure of the different branches.
• I will describe the legislative, judicial, and executive branch and their duties.
• I will understand civic responsibilities in the community.

Essential Questions:

• What are the differences and similarities between the state and local government systems?

Extra Information:

Adopted Textbook: Texas History - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

District Grading Policy

Texas Gateway Online Resource Center