Course:
7th Gr Texas History and Geography
Austin ISD Grading Period Snapshot (GPS)
2010 - 2011
4th Six Weeks
Estimated Pacing Weeks 1-3
Focus TEKS Student Expectations
Concept: Power and Conflict
Units: Manifest Destiny, Republic of
Texas, Mexican War
Summary of Focus TEKS
7.1A identify the major eras in Texas history
and describe their defining characteristics;
7.1B apply absolute and relative chronology
through the sequencing of significant
individuals, events, and time periods
individuals, events, & issues shaped the
history of the Republic of Texas & early
Texas statehood.
7.4A identify issues during early Texas
statehood
7.4B Analyze the causes & events leading to
Texas’ statehood.
7.4C explain the significance of the following
date:1845.
7.6A identify significant individuals, events,
and issues from Reconstruction through the
beginning of the 20th century, including the
factors leading to the expansion of the Texas
frontier, the effects of westward expansion
on Native Americans
7.8B pose and answer questions about
geographic distributions and patterns in
Texas during the 19th and 20th centuries.
7.10A identify ways in which Texans have
adapted to and modified the environment
and analyze the consequences of the
modifications; and
7.10B explain ways in which geographic
factors have affected the political, economic,
and social development of Texas.
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What Teachers Do
 Engage students in discussions
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related to the Essential Questions
Differentiate instruction for students
through the use of graphic
organizers and electronic
technology related to territorial
expansion of the U.S.
Use and reinforce academic
vocabulary related to Manifest
Destiny, Republic of Texas,
annexation, and the Mexican War
Provide opportunities for
interdisciplinary connections
through reading and writing
activities.
Use graphic organizers to scaffold
reading and writing support to
students.
Gather and analyze a variety of
primary and secondary sources
related to Manifest Destiny ,
Republic of Texas, annexation and
the Mexican War
Formally and informally assess
students on their content knowledge
of Manifest Destiny, Republic of
Texas, annexation, and the
Mexican War
Differentiate instruction for students
through the use of graphic
organizers and electronic
technology related Manifest
Destiny, Republic of Texas,
annexation, and the Mexican War
What Students Do
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Explain Manifest Destiny
Analyze the imagery of
painting, American
Progress
Identify various points of
view regarding Manifest
Destiny, annexation,
Mexican War
Identify territorial
acquisitions of the U.S.
Use academic and content
vocabulary specifically
related to the study of
Manifest Destiny, Republic
of Texas, annexation, and
the Mexican War
Interpret visuals to
understand various points
of view regarding Texas’
annexation
Defend analysis of a
presidential administration
Participate in debate about
the issues faced by the
Republic of Texas
Defend points of view
related to Manifest Destiny,
Republic of Texas,
annexation, and the
Mexican War
Student Work
Products/Assessment Evidence
 Interactive notebooks
 Student work samples
 Teacher observations
 Picture analysis
 Letter to friend about
annexation ceremony
 Create map of major battles of
Mexican War
 Essay or oral debate over
issues related to Manifest
Destiny, Republic of Texas,
annexation, and the Mexican
War
 Student-created report card for
Houston or Lamar where the
president is graded on specific
issues and actions.
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Course:
7th Gr Texas History and Geography
Austin ISD Grading Period Snapshot (GPS)
2010 - 2011
4th Six Weeks
Estimated Pacing Weeks 4-6
Concept: Power and Conflict
Unit: Civil War, Reconstruction, Black
History Month
7.5A explain reasons for the involvement of
Texas in the Civil War; and
7.5B : analyze the political, economic, and
social effects of the Civil War and
Reconstruction in Texas
7.8A : create thematic maps, graphs,
charts, models, and databases representing
various aspects of Texas during the 19th and
20th centuries
7.8B : pose and answer questions about
geographic distributions and patterns in
Texas during the 19th and 20th
centuries7.5A explain reasons for the
involvement of Texas in the Civil War; and
7.5B: analyze the political, economic, and
social effects of the Civil War and
Reconstruction in Texas
7.18B analyze the contributions of Texas
leaders such as Henry B. González, Phil
Gramm, Barbara Jordan, and Sam Rayburn.
 Engage students in discussions
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related to the Essential Questions
Differentiate instruction for students
through the use of graphic
organizers and electronic
technology related to the Civil War
and Reconstruction
Use and reinforce academic
vocabulary related to the Civil War
and Reconstruction
Provide opportunities for
interdisciplinary connections
through reading and writing
activities.
Use graphic organizers to scaffold
reading and writing support to
students.
Gather and analyze a variety of
primary and secondary sources
related to the Civil War and
Reconstruction
Formally and informally assess
students on their content knowledge
of the Civil War and Reconstruction
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Analyze viewpoints of 3
major interest groups in
U.S. before the Civil War
Identify major causes of
Civil War
Use academic and content
vocabulary specifically
related to the study of the
causes of the Civil War,
Reconstruction and Black
History
Identify reasons for Texas’
secession
Locate Civil War battles on
a map of Texas
Explain importance of
Texas and Texans to the
Confederacy
Identify ways civilians in
Texas were affected by the
Civil War
Compare/contrast various
Reconstruction plans
Explain the effectiveness of
each Reconstruction plan
Identify major Black
American leaders and their
contributions to attaining
equality
Cite sources from research
Determine important
information from book and
web resources
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Student-created chart detailing
sectionalism prior to the Civil
War
Student-created map showing
the major battles of the Civil
War fought in Texas
Student analysis of letters from
Texas Civil War soldier
Student-created graphic
organizer for Reconstruction
plans
Research Template about
influential Black Americans of
the 1900s
Student-created quilt square
highlighting influential Black
Americans and their
contributions