Grade 7 · Social Studies Video Lesson
Identify examples of Spanish influence and the influence of other cultures on Texas such as place names, vocabulary, religion, architecture, food, and the arts Video Lesson
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Curriculum-aligned Grade 7 Social Studies lesson video for Identify examples of Spanish influence and the influence of other cultures on Texas such as place names, vocabulary, religion, architecture, food, and the arts. Use it for classroom preview, instruction support, or home review.
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Video Learning Notes
Texas's culture is shaped by many influences, especially Spanish culture, seen in place names, language, religion, architecture, food, and the arts. Notable Texans have contributed to the arts, reflecting this diversity. Understanding these influences helps students appreciate the concept of diversity within unity in Texas.
Learning Goals
- Identify examples of Spanish influence and the influence of other cultures on Texas through place names, vocabulary, religion, architecture, food, and the arts.
- Recognize contributions to the arts by notable Texans such as Roy Bedichek, Diane Gonzales Bertrand, J. Frank Dobie, Scott Joplin, Elisabet Ney, Amado Peña Jr., Walter Prescott Webb, and Horton Foote.
Curriculum Context
Grade: Grade 7
Subject: Social Studies
Curriculum: TEKS