Unit 9 of the Smart and Simple Social Studies Texas History Guided Curriculum is about the Texas in the 20th Century. The unit covers the social, economic, and political events and changes that specifically affected Texas during the 1900s, including The Great Depression, The Dust Bowl, World War II, and the Civil Rights Movement.
Unit 10 of the Smart and Simple Social Studies Texas History Guided Curriculum is about the Economic Activities of Texas. The unit covers the basics of economics and the Free Enterprise System, as well as important economic activities and work patterns in the 4 main regions of Texas, past and present. Students will also learn about various effects of exploration, immigration, migration, and limited resources on the Texas economy.
Unit 1 of the Smart and Simple Social Studies Texas History Guided Curriculum is about the Regions of Texas. The main topic of this unit is designed to help upper elementary students understand the characteristics of the four major regions of Texas – Mountains and Basins, Great Plains, North Central Plains, and Coastal Plains.
Unit 7 of the Smart and Simple Social Studies Texas History Guided Curriculum is about the Republic of Texas, Annexation and Government. The unit starts with the successes and challenges of the Republic of Texas, events surrounding the annexation of Texas into the United States and the resultant Mexican-American War. The unit ends with information about the Texas Constitution and characteristics of the structure and function of the Texas state government.
Unit 4 of the Smart and Simple Social Studies Texas History Guided Curriculum is about Indigenous Groups in Texas. The main topic of this unit is designed to help upper elementary students understand and learn about the rich history, culture, and way of life of 11 Indigenous groups that have inhabited Texas for hundreds of years.
Unit 5 of the Smart and Simple Social Studies Texas History Guided Curriculum is about Early Texas Settlements. The main topic of this unit is designed to help upper elementary students understand and learn about the exploration, colonization, and settlement in Texas.
Unit 13 of the Smart and Simple Social Studies Texas History Guided Curriculum is about the Contributions to Texas. This 2-week unit is designed to help 4th grade students explore the importance of key customs, symbols, and celebrations in Texas.
Unit 12 of the Smart and Simple Social Studies Texas History Guided Curriculum is about the Customs, Symbols, and Celebrations in Texas. This 3-week unit is designed to help 4th grade students explore the importance of key customs, symbols, and celebrations in Texas.
Unit 11 of the Smart and Simple Social Studies Texas History Guided Curriculum is about the Citizenship in Texas. The unit covers the basics of citizenship and civic responsibility in a community. Students will also learn famous historical and modern individuals from Texas who have shown characteristics of good citizenship and have actively participated in civic affairs to help their communities.
Unit 3 of the Smart and Simple Social Studies Texas History Guided Curriculum is about Adapting to and Modifying the Physical Environment in Texas. The main topic of this unit is designed to help upper elementary students understand how people in the past and present have adapted to or modified the environment to meet basic needs and the positive and negative effects of these human modifications.
Unit 3 of the Smart and Simple Social Studies Communities Guided Curriculum is about U.S Historical Documents – the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. The main topic of this unit is designed to help upper elementary students understand the purpose of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, and describe the concept of “consent of the governed”.
Unit 4 of the Smart and Simple Social Studies Communities Guided Curriculum is about the Structure and Function of Government. The main topic of this unit is designed to help upper elementary students understand the structure of government, important government officials, and government services provided at the local, state, and national or federal levels.
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