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
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United States Curriculum
Grade 4 Social Studies
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Apply foundational language skills to engage in civil discourse about social studies topics, including those with multiple perspectives
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Citizenship. The student understands the importance of effective leadership in a constitutional republic
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Culture. The student understands the contributions of people of various racial, ethnic, and religious groups to Texas culture
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Describe the development of the free enterprise system in Texas such as the growth of cash crops by early colonists and the railroad boom
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Describe ways people have adapted to and modified their environment in Texas, past and present, such as timber clearing, agricultural production, wetlands drainage, energy
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Develop and communicate a claim and supporting evidence visually, orally, or in writing related to a social studies topic
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Differentiate between, locate, and use valid primary and secondary sources such as technology; interviews; biographies; oral, print, and visual material; documents; and artifacts
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Explain how to contact elected and appointed leaders in state and local governments
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Explain the duty of the individual in state and local elections such as being informed and voting
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Explain the effects of the railroad industry on life in Texas, including changes to cities and major industries
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Explain the events that led to the annexation of Texas to the United States and the impact of the U.S.-Mexican War
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Explain the meaning of various patriotic symbols and landmarks of Texas, including the six flags that flew over Texas, the Alamo, and the San Jacinto Monument
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Explain the possible origins of American Indian groups in Texas
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Explain when, where, and why the Spanish established settlements and Catholic missions in Texas as well as important individuals
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Express ideas orally based on research and experiences
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Geography. The student understands the concept of regions
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Geography. The student understands the location and patterns of settlement and the geographic factors that influence where people live
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Government. The student understands how people organized governments in different ways during the early development of Texas
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Identify how people in different regions of Texas earn their living, past and present
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Identify important individuals who have participated voluntarily in civic affairs at state and local levels such as Adina de Zavala and Clara Driscoll
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Identify leaders important to the founding of Texas as a republic and state, including José Antonio Navarro, Sam Houston, Mirabeau Lamar, and Anson Jones
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Identify the accomplishments and explain the economic motivations and impact of significant empresarios, including Stephen F. Austin and Martín de León, on the settlement of Texas
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Identify the effects of exploration, immigration, migration, and limited resources on the economic development and growth of Texas
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Identify the intent, meaning, and importance of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights (Celebrate Freedom Week)
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Identify the purposes and explain the importance of the Texas Declaration of Independence and the Texas Constitution
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Recite and explain the meaning of the Pledge to the Texas Flag
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Science, technology, and society. The student understands the impact of science and technology on life in Texas
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Social studies skills. The student uses problem-solving and decision-making skills, working independently and with others
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Summarize motivations for European exploration and settlement of Texas, including economic opportunity, competition, and the desire for expansion
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Use social studies terminology correctly
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