SYLLABUS

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7 Grade Texas History
Periods 1, 3, 5
INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS

This course will cover the history of Texas from the early native peoples to its modern
government. Geography skills and the humanities will be introduced as well as the economic
affects upon its citizens.

At the end of this course, you will:

 Know the regions of Texas and the effects of colonization
 be able to explain the role of Texas in multiple wars
 understand how the Texas government serves its citizens

NEEDS AND RESOURCES

Required Background
To successfully complete this course, you must:
 know how to follow simple and complex directions (written and oral)
 be able to write complete sentences and read the requited text
 understand and meet classroom expectations
 as for help when necessary

Required Materials
To successfully complete this course, you will need:
 McGraw Hill text Texas History (remains in classroom)
 Chromebook or iPad provided by the school
 Pencils, map pencils, journal or notebook

Online Resources
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 http://www.datesandevents.org/american-timelines/43-texas-history-timeline.htm
 https://www.thestoryoftexas.com/discover/texas-history-timeline
 https://texas.gov
 COURSE SCHEDULE

Grade 7 Texas History

Knowledge and
Week(s) Topic Description Skills Standards
1st 6 Weeks
Thinking Like a Historian Chapter 1 Lesson 1 and 1A, 9A, 9B, 9C, 10A,
1 and 2 and Natural Texas Chapter 2 7.1, 7.9, 7.10, 7.11 10B, 11D
3 Regions of Texas Chapter 3 7.9, 7.10, 7.12 9A, 9B, 10A, 10B, 12B
The Early People of Chapter 4, Lessons 2 and 3
4 Texas Celebrate Freedom Week* 7.1, 7.16, 7.20 1A, 2A, 16A, 20A
Chapter 5, Lessons 1, 2, and
5 and 6 Early Explorers of Texas 3 7.1, 7.2 1A, 1C, 2B, 2C
Knowledge and
Week(s) Topic Description Skills Standards
2nd Six Weeks

7 Spanish Colonial Texas Chapter 6, Lesson 1, 2, and 3 7.1, 7.2, 7.19 1A, 2B, 2C, 19C
Mexico Becomes
8 Independent Chapter 7 7.1, 7.2, 7.19 1A, 1C, 2C, 2D, 19C
The Mexican National 1A, 2D, 2E, 2F, 3A, 4A,
9 Era Chapter 8 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, 7.11 11A, 11B

10 and 11 The Road to Revolution Chapter 9 7.3, 7.11 3A, 3B, 3C, 11B
Knowledge and
Week(s) Topic Description Skills Standards

3rd Six Weeks

Steps Toward Chapter 10
12 and 13 Independence 7.1,7.3, 7.11, 7.17 1C, 3B, 3C, 11B, 17A
Chapter 11
14 and 15 The Alamo and Goliad 7.3, 7.9 3B, 3C, 9C
Texas Wins
16 Independence Chapter 12 7.3, 7.9, 7.18 3B, 3C, 9A, 18A

17 The Republic of Texas Chapter 13 7.1, 7.4, 7.9 1A, 4A, 4B, 9A
Week(s) Topic Description Knowledge and Standards
Skills
4th Six Weeks
7.3, 7.4, 7.8, 7.11, 3D, 4A, 8B, 10A, 11A,
18 Life in the New Republic Chapter 14 7.13, 7.19 13A, 19B, 19C
1A, 1B, 1C, 4A, 4C, 8B,
19 and 20 The Lone Star State Chapter 15 7.1, 7.4, 7.8, 7.11 11B
21 and 22 The Civil War Chapter 16 7.1, 7.5, 7.9, 7.17 1C, 5A, 5B, 5C, 9C, 17A
23 Reconstruction Chapter 17 7.1, 7.5, 7.19 1A, 5B, 19A
Chapter 18 6A, 6C, 8B, 9C, 10A,
24 Conflict on the Frontier 7.6, 7.8, 7.10, 7.20 11B, 20A, 20C
Knowledge and
Week(s) Topic Description Skills Standards

5th Six Weeks

25 Cattle and Cotton Chapter 19 7.1, 7.6, 7.13, 7.20 1, 6B, 6C, 6D, 13A, 20A
7.6, 7.7, 7.9, 7.12, 6C, 6D, 7C, 9C, 12B,
26 Challenges and Progress Chapter 20 7.13, 7.17 13B, 17A
7.1, 7.7, 7.10, 7.19, 1A, 7A, 7C, 10B, 19B,
27 and 28 Oil and a New Country Chapter 21 7.20 20C
World War I and the 7A, 7C, 7E, 9C, 13A,
29 1920s Chapter 22 7.7, 7.9, 713, 7.18 13C, 18A, 20C
1A, 7B, 7E, 10A, 10B,
30 The Great Depression Chapter 23 7.1, 7.7,7.10, 7.18 18B, 20A
World War II 7D, 7E, 12A, 13A, 13C,
31 Chapter 24 7.7, 7.12, 7.13, 7.20 20D, 20E

Knowledge and
Week(s) Topic Description Skills Standards
6th 6 Weeks
7.7, 7.10,7.11, 7.13, 7D, 7F, 10A, 11C, 13A,
32 Texans After World War II Chapter 25 7.18, 7.20 18B, 20C
7.7, 7.13, 7.17, 7.18, 7F, 13A, 13C, 17A, 18B,
33 and 34 Modern Texas Chapter 26 7.20 20C, 20E
The Arts and Culture of
35 Texas Chapter 27 7.11, 7.19 11B, 11C, 19A, 19B, 19D
7.14, 7.15, 7.16, 14, 14B, 15A, 15B, 15C,
36 and 37 Texas Government Chapter 28 7.16, 7.17 16A, 16B, 17A, 17B

**PREAP STUDENTS**
You will be required to participate in the National History Day project. This year’s theme is Triumph and
Tragedy. For more information: https://www.nhd.org/triumph-tragedy-history
 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
General Rules:
Follow school rules
Complete assignments on time or make me aware of situations that prevent turning it in on time.
Be prepared for class.
Be respectful.
Follow directions
Anything you do in class should not cause a problem for you or anyone else

Grading Policies:
All assigned work will be graded within the week it is given, except for large projects. Late work is
accepted during the week it is due at a reduced score, unless arrangements with me have been
made. See the above GENERAL RULES. This does not apply to absent work. If a student is
absent they have the number of days they were gone to turn in the work. For example, if a
student is absent one day, then they have one extra day to turn in the work.

CONTACT INFORMATION
 Ms. Hutson
 972-882-5801
 khutson@mesquiteisd.org
 www.hutsonisteaching.weebly.com

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