Texas History Interactive Notebook & Lessons – 3rd & 4th Grade Social Studies

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Are you looking for an easy-to-use resource to help you teach your students all about Texas History? You’ll love this low-prep, engaging Texas History Interactive Notebook! This resource is filled with 2 weeks of 3rd and 4th grade social studies curriculum centered around Texas History. You’ll find detailed lesson plans, foldables, activities, writing prompts, and more in this jam-packed Texas History Lesson Unit! 

Your Students Will Learn…

• The importance of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the bill of rights
• Explain the meaning of various patriotic symbols and landmarks of the U.S and Texas.
• Recite and explain the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag and to the Texas Flag
• Identify the five themes of geography
• Apply geographic tools to construct and interpret maps

Texas History Interactive Notebook & Lessons Includes:

• 2 weeks worth of lessons to help you kick off your social studies curriculum
• Documents to help set up your notebooks
• A rubric to help you grade your students work
• An objective overview for the curriculum
• Detailed lesson plans to help motivate and inspire your students interactive journals
• Foldables, activities, and writing prompts for each lesson
• End of the unit review and test to help assess your students knowledge

Texas History Interactive Notebook & Lesson Objectives:

• Identify the intent, meaning, and importance of the declaration of independence, the United States Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
• Study and recite a key passage from the declaration of independence.
• Explain the meaning of various patriotic symbols and landmarks of the United States.
• Identify and explain the meaning of various symbols of Texas.
• Sing or recite “Texas, Our Texas and analyze the words of the song
• Identify rules and regulations concerning the United States flag.
• Recite and explain the meaning of the pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag and to the Texas flag.
• Analyze important characteristics of good citizens by discussing and reflecting on their thoughts and ideas
• Identify the five themes of geography
• Organize and interpret information in maps

TEKS:

6  Geography. The student uses geographic tools to collect, analyze, and interpret data.

6. A  apply geographic tools, including grid systems, legends, symbols, scales, and compass roses, to construct and interpret maps

15. Government. The student understands important ideas in historical documents of Texas and the United States. The student is expected to

15. A identify the purposes and explain the importance of the Texas Declaration of Independence, the Texas Constitution, and other documents such as the Meusebach-Comanche Treaty

15. C identify the intent, meaning, and importance of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights (Celebrate Freedom Week)

16  Citizenship. The student understands important customs, symbols, and celebrations of Texas.

16. A  explain the meaning of various patriotic symbols and landmarks of Texas, including the six flags that flew over Texas, the San Jacinto Monument, the Alamo, and various missions

16. B  sing or recite “Texas, Our Texas

16. C  recite and explain the meaning of the Pledge to the Texas Flag

21  Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of valid sources, including electronic technology

21. C  organize and interpret information in outlines, reports, databases, and visuals, including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps;

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More Fun and Engaging Resources!

• Social Studies Unit 1
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• Texas Landmarks: Write the Room Activity

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