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Student Expectations |
6th Grade - Plan a Trip to Another Country
3 (A) create thematic maps, graphs, charts, models, and databases depicting various aspects of world regions and countries such as population, disease, and economic activities;
4 (A) locate major historical and contemporary societies on maps and globes;
6 (A) describe and explain how physical processes such as erosion, ocean circulation, and earthquakes have resulted in physical patterns on Earth's surface;
18 (D) identify examples of art, music, and literature that have transcended the boundaries of societies and convey universal themes.
21 (A) differentiate between, locate, and use primary and secondary sources such as computer software; interviews; biographies; oral, print, and visual material; and artifacts to acquire information about selected world cultures;
22 (C) express ideas orally based on research and experiences;
22 (D) create written and visual material such as journal entries, reports, graphic organizers, outlines, and bibliographies;
22 (E) use standard grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation.
23 (A) use a problem-solving process to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution; and
23 (B) use a decision-making process to identify a situation that requires a decision, gather information, identify options, predict consequences, and take action to implement a decision.
7th Grade - Plan a Trip Through Texas
1 (C) explain the significance of the following dates: 1519, 1718, 1821, 1836, 1845, and 1861.
2 (B) identify important individuals, events, and issues related to European exploration and colonization of Texas, including the establishment of Catholic missions;
2 (C) identify the contributions of significant individuals including Moses Austin, Stephen F. Austin, and Juan Seguin during the colonization of Texas;
4 (A) identify individuals, events, and issues during the Republic of Texas and early Texas statehood, including annexation, Sam Houston, Anson Jones, Mirabeau B. Lamar, problems of the Republic of Texas, the Texas Rangers, the Mexican War, and the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo;
8 (A) create thematic maps, graphs, charts, models, and databases representing various aspects of Texas during the 19th and 20th centuries;
10 (A) identify ways in which Texans have adapted to and modified the environment and analyze the consequences of the modifications;
19 (A) explain how the diversity of Texas is reflected in a variety of cultural activities, celebrations, and performances;
19 (B) describe how people from selected racial, ethnic, and religious groups attempt to maintain their cultural heritage while adapting to the larger Texas culture
21 (A) differentiate between, locate, and use primary and secondary sources such as computer software, databases, media and news services, biographies, interviews, and artifacts to acquire information about Texas
22 (D) create written, oral, and visual presentations of social studies information.
23 (B) use a decision-making process to identify a situation that requires a decision, gather information, identify options, predict consequences, and take action to implement a decision.
8th Grade - Plan a Trip Through the 13 Colonies
10 (A) create thematic maps, graphs, charts, models, and databases representing various aspects of the United States;
11 (C) analyze the effects of physical and human geographic factors on major historical and contemporary events in the United States.
20 (F) explain how the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens reflect our national identity.
27 (C) identify examples of American art, music, and literature that transcend American culture and convey universal themes.
32 (A) use a problem-solving process to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution; and
32 (B) use a decision-making process to identify a situation that requires a decision, gather information, identify options, predict consequences, and take action to implement a decision.
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