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Grade 8 U.S History to 1877 Curriculum Alignment Guide First Six Weeks Working Draft 2001-2002 Page © Austin ISD Social Studies Department TAKS Assessment (TAKS Information Guide) 1 TEKS STRAND TEKS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TEKS STUDENT EXPECTATIONS TAAS OBJECTIVE TAKS OBJECTIVE TIME 8.1(a): Identify the major eras in U.S. history through 1877 and describe their defining characteristics. (SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information. (SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history. On-going integration from Prehistory A.D. to 1760 8.1(b): Apply absolute and relative chronology through the sequencing of significant individuals, events, and time periods. (SS) OBJ 7: Demonstrate the ability to interpret social studies data. (SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history. On-going integration from Prehistory A.D. to 1760 8.1: Understand traditional historical points of reference in U.S. history through 1877. 8.1(c): Explain the significance of the following dates: 1607, 1776, 1787, 1803, and 1861-1865. (SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information. (SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history. On-going integration from Prehistory A.D. to 1760 8.2: Understand the causes of exploration an colonization eras. 8.2(b): Compare political, economic, and social reasons for establishment of the 13 colonies. (SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information. (SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history. 10 days History 8.3: Understand the foundations of representative government in the United States. 8.3(a): Explain the reasons for the growth of representative government and institutions during the colonial period. (SS) OBJ 3: Political influences on the historical development of the United States. (SS) OBJ 4: Political influences on historical issues and events. 10 days 8.10: Uses geographic tools to collect, analyze and interpret data. 8.10(b): Pose and answer questions about geographic distributions and patterns shown on maps, graphs, charts, [models, and databases]. (SS) OBJ 7: Demonstrate the ability to interpret social studies data. (SS) OBJ 2: Geographic influences on historical issues and events. On-going integration from Prehistory A.D. to 1760 8.11(b): Compare places and regions of the United States in terms of physical and human characteristics. (SS) OBJ 4: Geographic influences on the historical development of the United States. (SS) OBJ 2: Geographic influences on historical issues and events. On-going integration from Prehistory A.D. to 1760 Geography 8.11: Understand the location and characteristics of places and regions of the United States, past and present. 8.11(c): Analyze the effects of physical and human geographic factors on major historical [and contemporary] events in the United States. (SS) OBJ 4: Geographic influences on the historical development of the United States. (SS) OBJ 2: Geographic influences on historical issues and events. On-going integration from Prehistory A.D. to 1760 Economics 8.13: Understand why various sections of the United States developed different patterns of economic activity. 8.13(a): Identify economic differences among different regions of the United States. (SS) OBJ 2: Economic influences on the historical development of the United States. (SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events. On-going integration from Prehistory A.D. to 1760 8.24(d): Analyze the contributions of people of various racial, ethnic, and religious groups [to our national identity]. (SS) OBJ 6: Sociological and cultural influences on the historical development of the United States. (SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events. On-going integration from Prehistory A.D. to 1760 Culture 8.24: Understand the relationships between and among people from various groups, including racial, ethnic, and religious groups, during the 17 th , 18 th , and 19 th centuries. 8.24(e): Identify the political, social, and economic contributions of women to American society. (SS) OBJ 6: Sociological and cultural influences on the historical development of the United States. (SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events. On-going integration from Prehistory A.D. to 1760

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Grade 8 U.S History to 1877 Curriculum Alignment Guide First Six Weeks Working Draft 2001-2002

Page © Austin ISD Social Studies Department TAKS Assessment (TAKS Information Guide)

1

TEKS STRAND

TEKS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

TEKS STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

TAAS OBJECTIVE TAKS OBJECTIVE

TIME

8.1(a): Identify the major eras in U.S. history through 1877 and describe their defining characteristics.

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

On-going integration from Prehistory A.D. to 1760

8.1(b): Apply absolute and relative chronology through the sequencing of significant individuals, events, and time periods.

(SS) OBJ 7: Demonstrate the ability to interpret social studies data.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

On-going integration from Prehistory A.D. to 1760

8.1: Understand traditional historical points of reference in U.S. history through 1877.

8.1(c): Explain the significance of the following dates: 1607, 1776, 1787, 1803, and 1861-1865.

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

On-going integration from Prehistory A.D. to 1760

8.2: Understand the causes of exploration an colonization eras.

8.2(b): Compare political, economic, and social reasons for establishment of the 13 colonies.

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

10 days

History

8.3: Understand the foundations of representative government in the United States.

8.3(a): Explain the reasons for the growth of representative government and institutions during the colonial period.

(SS) OBJ 3: Political influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 4: Political influences on historical issues and events.

10 days

8.10: Uses geographic tools to collect, analyze and interpret data.

8.10(b): Pose and answer questions about geographic distributions and patterns shown on maps, graphs, charts, [models, and databases].

(SS) OBJ 7: Demonstrate the ability to interpret social studies data.

(SS) OBJ 2: Geographic influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from Prehistory A.D. to 1760

8.11(b): Compare places and regions of the United States in terms of physical and human characteristics.

(SS) OBJ 4: Geographic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 2: Geographic influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from Prehistory A.D. to 1760

Geography

8.11: Understand the location and characteristics of places and regions of the United States, past and present.

8.11(c): Analyze the effects of physical and human geographic factors on major historical [and contemporary] events in the United States.

(SS) OBJ 4: Geographic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 2: Geographic influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from Prehistory A.D. to 1760

Economics 8.13: Understand why various sections of the United States developed different patterns of economic activity.

8.13(a): Identify economic differences among different regions of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 2: Economic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from Prehistory A.D. to 1760

8.24(d): Analyze the contributions of people of various racial, ethnic, and religious groups [to our national identity].

(SS) OBJ 6: Sociological and cultural influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from Prehistory A.D. to 1760

Culture

8.24: Understand the relationships between and among people from various groups, including racial, ethnic, and religious groups, during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. 8.24(e): Identify the political, social, and economic

contributions of women to American society. (SS) OBJ 6: Sociological and cultural influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from Prehistory A.D. to 1760

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Grade 8 U.S History to 1877 Curriculum Alignment Guide First Six Weeks Working Draft 2001-2002

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TEKS STRAND

TEKS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

TEKS STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

TAAS OBJECTIVE TAKS OBJECTIVE

TIME

8.30(b): Analyze information by sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations [and predictions], and drawing inferences and conclusions.

(SS) OBJ 8: Demonstrate the ability to use critical-thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

(SS) OBJ 5: Use critical thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

On-going integration from Prehistory A.D. to 1760

8.30(c): Organize and interpret information from [outlines, reports, databases, and] visuals including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps.

(SS) OBJ 7: Demonstrate the ability to interpret social studies data.

(SS) OBJ 5: Use critical thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

On-going integration from Prehistory A.D. to 1760

8.30(d): Identify points of view from the historical context surrounding an event and the frame of reference, which influenced the participants.

(SS) OBJ 8: Demonstrate the ability to use critical-thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

(SS) OBJ 5: Use critical thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

On-going integration from Prehistory A.D. to 1760

Social Studies Skills

8.30(f): Identify bias in written, [oral], and visual material.

(SS) OBJ 8: Demonstrate the ability to use critical-thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

(SS) OBJ 5: Use critical thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

On-going integration from Prehistory A.D. to 1760

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Instructional Resources: Professional Resources: Community Resources: Web Sites: * Adopted Textbook and Supplemental Guides America: The People and the Dream * Texas Curriculum Institute. History Alive! - United States to 1900. * Center for Civic Education. We the People (6-9). Calabasas, CA, 1995. * Economics America. Choices and Changes (6-8). New York: National Council on Economic Development, 1995. * Economics America. Personal Finance Economics (6-8). New York: National Council on Economic Development, 1995. * Economics America. Focus: Middle School Economics. New York: National Council on Economic Development, 1996. * Economics America. National Content Standards in Economics. New York: National Council on Economic Development, 1996. * George F. Cram. Exploring the History of our Country. Indianapolis, 1997. * Center for Civic Education. Foundations of Democracy (6-9). Calabasas, CA, 1994. * National Geographic Society. The Complete National Geographic (CD-ROM). Washington, DC: Mindscape, 1997. * Nystrom. Hands on Geography: United States. Chicago: Herff-Jones, 1997. * Class set and/or current events program Austin American Statesman, Time for Kids, Time Education Program, Junior Scholastic, Newsweek, Wall Street Journal, etc.

* Center for Civic Education: National Standards for Civics and Government. Calabasas, CA, 1994. * National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) – http://www.ncss.org * Geography Education Standards Project.Geography for Life. Washington, DC: National Geographic Research and Exploration, 1994. * National Council for Social Studies, Social Education. * Social Studies Center for Educational Development (SSCED)- http://www.tea.state.tx.us/resources/ssce

* Parents and community leaders-survey of family cultural backgrounds and traditions. * Community volunteers and organizations- Junior Achievement volunteers. * Local museums and cultural programs-Texas Memorial Museum, Center for American History at the University of Texas, Bullock Memorial Library, Bush Library.

Austin Collaborative of Cultural and Educational Sites and Schools (ACCESS) www.austin.isd.tenet.edu/community American Heritage Education Foundation, Inc. www.americanheritage.org Holocaust Museum Houston www.hmh.org Institute of Texan Cultures www.texancultures.utsa.edu/new/ ProjectVote www.sos.state.tx.us/function/projectv/index.htm State Bar of Texas www.texasbar.com/pubinf/lre/info.htm Texas Alliance for Geographic Education www.geo.swt.edu/tage/tage.html Texas Association of Museums www.io.com/~tam Texas Council for the Social Studies www.ncss.org/local/ Texas Historical Commission www.thc.state.tx.us Texas State Historical Association www.tsha.utexas.edu/ Junior Achievement www.jahouston.org Texas Council on Economic Education [email protected] Texas Parks and Wildlife www.tpwd.state.tx.us American Bar Association www.abanet.org Association of Science-Technology Centers www.astc.org/astc/ American Historical Association www.theaha.org Center for Civic Education www.civiced.org The ERIC Clearinghouse for Social Studies/Social Science Education (ERIC/ChESS) www.indiana.edu/~ssdc/eric_chess.htm Foundation for Teaching Economics www.fte.org/ National Center for History in the Schools www.ssnet.ucla.edu/nchs National Council for History Education www.history.org/nche/ National Geographic Society www.nationalgeographic.com Organization of American Historians www.indiana.edu/~oah National Council for Geographic Education www.ncge.org/ Geographic Education National Implementation Project http://genip.tamu.edu National Council of Economic Education www.nationalcouncil.org National History Day www.thehistorynet.com/NationalHistoryDay/ Society for American Archaeology www.saa.org/ Social Science Education Consortium http://ssecinc.org/

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Grade 8 U.S. History to 1877 Curriculum Alignment Guide Second Six Weeks Working Draft 2001-2002

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TEKS STRAND

TEKS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

TEKS STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

TAAS OBJECTIVE TAKS OBJECTIVE

TIME

8.1(a): Identify the major eras in U.S. history through 1877 and describe their defining characteristics.

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

On-going integration from 1760-1783

8.1: Understand traditional historical points of reference in U.S. history through 1877.

8.1(b): Apply absolute and relative chronology through the sequencing of significant individuals, events, and time periods.

(SS) OBJ 7: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

On-going integration from 1760-1783

8.2: Understand the causes of exploration an colonization eras.

8.2(b): Compare political, economic, and social reasons for establishment of the 13 colonies.

(SS) OBJ 7: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

On-going integration from 1760-1783

8.3: Understand the foundations of representative government in the United States.

8.3(a): Explain the reasons for the growth of representative government and institutions during the colonial period.

(SS) OBJ 3: Political influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

2 days

History

8:4: Understand significant political and economic issues of the revolutionary era.

8.4(a): Analyze causes of the American Revolution, including mercantilism and British economic policies following the French and Indian War.

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

10 days

8.10: Use geographic tools to collect analyze and interpret data.

8.10(b): Pose and and answer questions about geographic distributions and patterns shown on maps, graphs, charts, [models, and databases].

(SS) OBJ 7: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 2: Geographic influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1760-1783

8.11: Understand the location and characteristics of places and regions of the United States, past and present.

8.11(b): Compare places and regions of the United States in terms of physical and human characteristics.

(SS) OBJ 4: Geographic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 2: Geographic influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1760-1783

8.11(c): Analyze the effects of physical and human geographic factors on major historical [and contemporary] events in the United States.

(SS) OBJ 4: Geographic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 2: Geographic influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1760-1783

Geography

8.12: Understand the physical characteristics of the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries and how humans adapted to and modified the environment.

8.11(c): Analyze the effects of physical and human geographic f4actors on major historical [and contemporary] events in the United States.

(SS) OBJ 4: Geographic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 2: Geographic influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1760-1783

8.13(a): Identify economic differences among different regions of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 2: Economic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1760-1783

8.13: Understand why various sections of the United States developed different patterns of economic activity.

8.13(b): Explain reasons for the development of the plantations system, the growth of the slave trade, and the spread of slavery.

(SS) OBJ 2: Economic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1760-1783

Economics

8.15: Understand the origins and development of the free enterprise system in the United States.

8.15(a): Explain why a free enterprise system of economics developed in the new nation.

(SS) OBJ 2: Economic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1760-1783

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Grade 8 U.S. History to 1877 Curriculum Alignment Guide Second Six Weeks Working Draft 2001-2002

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TEKS STRAND

TEKS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

TEKS STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

TAAS OBJECTIVE TAKS OBJECTIVE

TIME

8.24(d): Analyze the contributions of people of various racial, ethnic, and religious groups [to our national identity].

(SS) OBJ 6: Sociological and cultural influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1760-1783

Culture

8.24: Understand the relationships between and among people from various groups, including racial, ethnic, and religious groups, during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. 8.24(e): Identify the political, social, and

economic contributions of women to American society.

(SS) OBJ 6: Sociological and cultural influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1760-1783

8.30(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 the United States.

(SS) OBJ 7: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 5: Use critical thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

On-going integration from 1760-1783

8.30(b): Analyze information by sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations [and predictions], and drawing inferences and conclusions.

(SS) OBJ 8: Demonstrate the ability to use critical-thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

(SS) OBJ 5: Use critical thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

On-going integration from 1760-1783

8.30(c): Organize and interpret information from [outlines, reports, databases, and] visuals including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps.

(SS) OBJ 7: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 5: Use critical thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

On-going integration from 1760-1783

Social Studies Skills

8.30: Apply critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of sources including electronic technology.

8.30(d): Identify points of view from the historical context surrounding an event and the frame of reference, which influenced the participants.

(SS) OBJ 8: Demonstrate the ability to use critical-thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

(SS) OBJ 5: Use critical thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

On-going integration from 1760-1783

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Instructional Resources: Professional Resources: Community Resources: Web Sites: * Adopted Textbook and Supplemental Guides America: The People and the Dream * Texas Curriculum Institute. History Alive! - United States to 1900. * Center for Civic Education. We the People (6-9). Calabasas, CA, 1995. * Economics America. Choices and Changes (6-8). New York: National Council on Economic Development, 1995. * Economics America. Personal Finance Economics (6-8). New York: National Council on Economic Development, 1995. * Economics America. Focus: Middle School Economics. New York: National Council on Economic Development, 1996. * Economics America. National Content Standards in Economics. New York: National Council on Economic Development, 1996. * George F. Cram. Exploring the History of our Country. Indianapolis, 1997. * Center for Civic Education. Foundations of Democracy (6-9). Calabasas, CA, 1994. * National Geographic Society. The Complete National Geographic (CD-ROM). Washington, DC: Mindscape, 1997. * Nystrom. Hands on Geography: United States. Chicago: Herff-Jones, 1997. * Class set and/or current events program Austin American Statesman, Time for Kids, Time Education Program, Junior Scholastic, Newsweek, Wall Street Journal, etc.

* Center for Civic Education: National Standards for Civics and Government. Calabasas, CA, 1994. * National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) – http://www.ncss.org * Geography Education Standards Project.Geography for Life. Washington, DC: National Geographic Research and Exploration, 1994. * National Council for Social Studies, Social Education. * Social Studies Center for Educational Development (SSCED)- http://www.tea.state.tx.us/resources/ssce

* Parents and community leaders-survey of family cultural backgrounds and traditions. * Community volunteers and organizations- Junior Achievement volunteers. * Local museums and cultural programs-Texas Memorial Museum, Center for American History at the University of Texas, Bullock Memorial Library, Bush Library.

Austin Collaborative of Cultural and Educational Sites and Schools (ACCESS) www.austin.isd.tenet.edu/community American Heritage Education Foundation, Inc. www.americanheritage.org Holocaust Museum Houston www.hmh.org Institute of Texan Cultures www.texancultures.utsa.edu/new/ ProjectVote www.sos.state.tx.us/function/projectv/index.htm State Bar of Texas www.texasbar.com/pubinf/lre/info.htm Texas Alliance for Geographic Education www.geo.swt.edu/tage/tage.html Texas Association of Museums www.io.com/~tam Texas Council for the Social Studies www.ncss.org/local/ Texas Historical Commission www.thc.state.tx.us Texas State Historical Association www.tsha.utexas.edu/ Junior Achievement www.jahouston.org Texas Council on Economic Education [email protected] Texas Parks and Wildlife www.tpwd.state.tx.us American Bar Association www.abanet.org Association of Science-Technology Centers www.astc.org/astc/ American Historical Association www.theaha.org Center for Civic Education www.civiced.org The ERIC Clearinghouse for Social Studies/Social Science Education (ERIC/ChESS) www.indiana.edu/~ssdc/eric_chess.htm Foundation for Teaching Economics www.fte.org/ National Center for History in the Schools www.ssnet.ucla.edu/nchs National Council for History Education www.history.org/nche/ National Geographic Society www.nationalgeographic.com Organization of American Historians www.indiana.edu/~oah National Council for Geographic Education www.ncge.org/ Geographic Education National Implementation Project http://genip.tamu.edu National Council of Economic Education www.nationalcouncil.org National History Day www.thehistorynet.com/NationalHistoryDay/ Society for American Archaeology www.saa.org/ Social Science Education Consortium http://ssecinc.org/

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Grade 8 U.S History to 1877 Curriculum Alignment Guide Third Six Weeks Working Draft 2001-2002

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TEKS STRAND

TEKS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

TEKS STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

TAAS OBJECTIVE

TAKS OBJECTIVE

TIME

8.1(a): Identify the major eras in U.S. history through 1877 and describe their defining characteristics.

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

On-going integration from 1776 to 1800

8.1(b): Apply absolute and relative chronology through the sequencing of significant individuals, events, and time periods.

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

On-going integration from 1776 to 1800

8.1: Understand traditional historical points of reference in U.S. history through 1877.

8.1(c): Explain the significance of the following dates: 1607, 1776, 1787, 1803, and 1861-1865.

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

1776: 2 days

8.4(a): Analyze causes of the American Revolution, including mercantilism and British economic policies following the French and Indian War.

(SS) OBJ 7: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

On-going integration from 1776 to 1800

8.4(b): Explain the roles played by significant individuals during the American Revolution, including Samuel Adams, Benjamin Franklin, King George III, Thomas Jefferson, [the Marquis de Lafayette], Thomas Paine, and George Washington.

(SS) OBJ 7: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

On-going integration from 1776 to 1800

8.4: Understand significant political and economic issues of the revolutionary era.

8.4(c): Explain the issues surrounding important events of the American Revolution, including declaring independence; writing the Article of Confederation; fighting the battles of Lexington, Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown; and signing the Treaty of Paris.

(SS) OBJ 7: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

10 days

8.5(b): Summarize arguments regarding protective tariffs, taxations, [and the banking system].

(SS) OBJ 2: Economic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

1 day

History

8.5: Understand the challenges confronted by the government and its leaders in the early years of the Republic.

8.5(c): Explain the origin and development of American political parties.

(SS) OBJ 3: Political influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

2 days

8.10: Use geographic tools to collect analyze and interpret data.

8.10(b): Pose and answer questions about geographic distributions and patterns shown on maps, graphs, charts, [models, and databases].

(SS) OBJ 7: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 2: Geographic influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1776 to 1800

8.11(b): Compare places and regions of the United States in terms of physical and human characteristics.

(SS) OBJ 4: Geographic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 2: Geographic influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1776 to 1800

Geography

8.11: Understand the location and characteristics of places and regions of the United States, past and present.

8.11(c): Analyze the effects of physical and human geographic factors on major historical [and contemporary] events in the United States.

(SS) OBJ 4: Geographic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 2: Geographic influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1776 to 1800

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8.12: Understand the physical characteristics of the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries and how humans adapted to and modified the environment.

8.12(a): Analyze how physical characteristics of the environment influenced population distribution, settlement patterns, and economic activities in the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries.

(SS) OBJ 4: Geographic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 2: Geographic influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1776 to 1800

8.13: Understand why various sections of the United States developed different patterns of economic activity.

8.13(a): Identify economic differences among different regions of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 2: Economic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1776 to 1800

Economics

8.15: Understand the origins and development of the free enterprise system in the United States.

8.15(a): Explain why a free enterprise system of economics developed in the new nation.

(SS) OBJ 2: Economic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

1 day

8.16(a): Identify the influence of ideas from historic documents including the Magna Carta, the English Bill of Rights, the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independence, the Federalist Papers, [and selected anti-federalist writings] on the U.S. system of government.

(SS) OBJ 3: Political influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 4: Political influences on historical issues and events.

10 days Government 8.16: Understand the American beliefs and principles related in the U.S. Constitution and other important historic documents.

8.16(c): Identify colonial grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence and explain how those grievances were addressed in the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

(SS) OBJ 3: Political influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 4: Political influences on historical issues and events.

2 days

8.24(d): Analyze the contributions of people of various racial, ethnic, and religious groups [to our national identity].

(SS) OBJ 6: Sociological and cultural influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1776 to 1800

Culture

8.24: Understand the relationships between and among people from various groups, including racial, ethnic, and religious groups, during the 17th,18th, and 19th centuries.

8.24(e): Identify the political, social, and economic contributions of women to American society.

(SS) OBJ 6: Sociological and cultural influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1776 to 1800

8.20(a): Define and give examples of unalienable rights.

(SS) OBJ 1: Civic values and the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship.

(SS) OBJ 4: Political influences on historical issues and events.

1 day 8.20: Understand the rights and responsibilities of citizens of the United States.

8.20(b): Summarize rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.

(SS) OBJ 1: Civic values and the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship.

(SS) OBJ 4: Political influences on historical issues and events.

1 day

8.22: Understand the importance of the expression of different points of view in a democratic society.

8.22(b): Describe the importance of free speech and press in a democratic society.

(SS) OBJ 1: Civic values and the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship.

(SS) OBJ 4: Political influences on historical issues and events.

1 day

Citizenship

8.23: Understand the importance of effective leadership in a democratic society.

8.23(b): Describe the contributions of significant political, social, [and military] leaders of the United States such as Frederick Douglas, [John Paul Jones], James Monroe, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 4: Political influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1776 to 1800

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8.30(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 the United States.

(SS) OBJ 7: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 5: Use critical thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

On-going integration from 1776 to 1800

8.30(b): Analyze information by sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations [and predictions], and drawing inferences and conclusions.

(SS) OBJ 8: Demonstrate the ability to use critical-thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

(SS) OBJ 5: Use critical thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

On-going integration from 1776 to 1800

8.30(c): Organize and interpret information from [outlines, reports, databases, and] visuals including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps.

(SS) OBJ 7: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 5: Use critical thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

On-going integration from 1776 to 1800

8.30(d): Identify points of view from the historical context surrounding an event and the frame of reference, which influenced the participants.

8: Demonstrate the ability to use critical-thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

5: Use critical thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

On-going integration from 1776 to 1800

Social Studies Skills

8.30: Apply critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of sources including electronic technology.

8.30(f): Identify bias in written, [oral], and visual material.

8: Demonstrate the ability to use critical-thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

5: Use critical thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

On-going integration from 1776 to 1800

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* Adopted Textbook and Supplemental Guides America: The People and the Dream Chapter 7: Experimenting with Self-Governance Chapter 8: Creating a Federal Government Chapter 9: The New Republic on Trial * Texas Curriculum Institute. History Alive! - United States to 1900. * Center for Civic Education. We the People (6-9). Calabasas, CA, 1995. * Economics America. Choices and Changes (6-8). New York: National Council on Economic Development, 1995. * Economics America. Personal Finance Economics (6-8). New York: National Council on Economic Development, 1995. * Economics America. Focus: Middle School Economics. New York: National Council on Economic Development, 1996. * Economics America. National Content Standards in Economics. New York: National Council on Economic Development, 1996. * George F. Cram. Exploring the History of our Country. Indianapolis, 1997. * Center for Civic Education. Foundations of Democracy (6-9). Calabasas, CA, 1994. * National Geographic Society. The Complete National Geographic (CD-ROM). Washington, DC: Mindscape, 1997. * Nystrom. Hands on Geography: United States. Chicago: Herff-Jones, 1997. * Class set and/or current events program Austin American Statesman, Time for Kids, Time Education Program, Junior Scholastic, Newsweek, Wall Street Journal, etc.

* Center for Civic Education: National Standards for Civics and Government. Calabasas, CA, 1994. * National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) – http://www.ncss.org * Geography Education Standards Project.Geography for Life. Washington, DC: National Geographic Research and Exploration, 1994. * National Council for Social Studies, Social Education. * Social Studies Center for Educational Development (SSCED)- http://www.tea.state.tx.us/resources/ssce

* Parents and community leaders-survey of family cultural backgrounds and traditions. * Community volunteers and organizations- Junior Achievement volunteers. * Local museums and cultural programs-Texas Memorial Museum, Center for American History at the University of Texas, Bullock Memorial Library, Bush Library.

Austin Collaborative of Cultural and Educational Sites and Schools (ACCESS) www.austin.isd.tenet.edu/community American Heritage Education Foundation, Inc. www.americanheritage.org Holocaust Museum Houston www.hmh.org Institute of Texan Cultures www.texancultures.utsa.edu/new/ ProjectVote www.sos.state.tx.us/function/projectv/index.htm State Bar of Texas www.texasbar.com/pubinf/lre/info.htm Texas Alliance for Geographic Education www.geo.swt.edu/tage/tage.html Texas Association of Museums www.io.com/~tam Texas Council for the Social Studies www.ncss.org/local/ Texas Historical Commission www.thc.state.tx.us Texas State Historical Association www.tsha.utexas.edu/ Junior Achievement www.jahouston.org Texas Council on Economic Education [email protected] Texas Parks and Wildlife www.tpwd.state.tx.us American Bar Association www.abanet.org Association of Science-Technology Centers www.astc.org/astc/ American Historical Association www.theaha.org Center for Civic Education www.civiced.org The ERIC Clearinghouse for Social Studies/Social Science Education (ERIC/ChESS) www.indiana.edu/~ssdc/eric_chess.htm Foundation for Teaching Economics www.fte.org/ National Center for History in the Schools www.ssnet.ucla.edu/nchs National Council for History Education www.history.org/nche/ National Geographic Society www.nationalgeographic.com Organization of American Historians www.indiana.edu/~oah National Council for Geographic Education www.ncge.org/ Geographic Education National Implementation Project http://genip.tamu.edu National Council of Economic Education www.nationalcouncil.org National History Day www.thehistorynet.com/NationalHistoryDay/ Society for American Archaeology www.saa.org/ Social Science Education Consortium http://ssecinc.org/

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8.1(a): Identify the major eras in U.S. history through 1877 and describe their defining characteristics.

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

8.1(b): Apply absolute and relative chronology through the sequencing of significant individuals, events, and time periods.

(SS) OBJ 7: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

8.1: Understand traditional historical points of reference in U.S. history through 1877.

8.1(c): Explain the significance of the following dates: 1607, 1776, 1787, 1803, and 1861-1865.

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

8:4: Understand significant political and economic issues of the revolutionary era.

8.4(d): Analyze the issues of the Philadelphia Convention of 1787, including major compromises and arguments for and against ratification.

(SS) OBJ 3: Political influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

On-going integration from 1760-1783

8.5(b) Summarize arguments regarding protective tariffs, taxations, [and the banking system].

(SS) OBJ 2: Economic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

2 days

8.5(c): Explain the origin and development of American political parties.

(SS) OBJ 3: Political influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

3 days

8.5(d): Explain the [causes of and] issues surrounding important events of the War of 1812

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

4 days

8.5(e): Trace the foreign policies of Presidents Washington through Monroe and explain the impact of Washington’s Farewell Address and the Monroe Doctrine.

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

2 days

(Presidents Washington and Adams)

8.5(f): Explain the impact of the election of Andrew Jackson, including the beginning of the modern Democratic Party.

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

3 days

8.5: Understand the challenges confronted by the government and its leaders in the early years of the Republic.

8.5(g): Analyze federal [and state] Indian policies and the removal and resettlement of Cherokee Indians during the Jacksonian era.

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

3 days

8.6: Understands westward expansion and its effects on the political, economic, and social development of the nation.

8.6(a): Explain how the Northwest Ordinance established principles and procedures for orderly expansion of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

3 days

8.7(a): Analyze the impact of tariff policies on sections of the United States before the Civil War.

(SS) OBJ 2: Economic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

History

8.7: Understand how political, economic, and social factors led to the growth of sectionalism and the Civil War.

8.7(b): Compare the effects of political, economic, and social factors on slaves and free blacks.

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

1 day

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8.7(c): Analyze the impact of slavery on different sections of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

2 days

8.7(d): Compare the provisions and effects of congressional conflicts and compromises prior to the Civil War, including the roles of John C. Calhoun, Henry Clay, and Daniel Webster.

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

8.10: Use geographic tools to collect analyze and interpret data.

8.10(b): Pose and answer questions about geographic distributions and patterns shown on maps, graphs, charts, [models, and databases].

(SS) OBJ 7: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 2: Geographic influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

8.11(b): Compare places and regions of the United States in terms of physical and human characteristics.

(SS) OBJ 4: Geographic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 2: Geographic influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

8.11: Understand the location and characteristics of places and regions of the United States, past and present.

8.11(c): Analyze the effects of physical and human geographic factors on major historical [and contemporary] events in

the United States.

(SS) OBJ 4: Geographic influences on the

historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 2: Geographic influences on historical issues

and events.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

Geography

8.12: Understand the physical characteristics of the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries and how humans adapted to and modified the environment.

8.12(a): Analyze how physical characteristics of the environment influenced population distribution, settlement patterns, and economic activities in the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries.

(SS) OBJ 4: Geographic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 2: Geographic influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

8.13(a): Identify economic differences among different regions of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 2: Economic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

8.13: Understand why various sections of the United States developed different patterns of economic activity.

8.13(b): Explain reasons for the development of the plantations system, the growth of the slave trade, and the spread of slavery.

(SS) OBJ 2: Economic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

5 days

8.15: Understand the origins and development of the free enterprise system in the United States.

8.15(a): Explain why a free enterprise system of economics developed in the new nation.

(SS) OBJ 2: Economic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

1 day

Economics

8.14: Understand how various economic forces resulted in the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century.

8.14(b): Identify the economic factors that brought about rapid industrialization and urbanization.

(SS) OBJ 2: Economic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

2 days

Government 8.16: Understand the American beliefs and principles related in the U.S. Constitution and other important historic documents.

8.16(a): Identify the influence of ideas from historic documents including the Magna Carta, the English Bill of Rights, the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independence, the Federalist Papers, [and selected anti-federalist writings] on the U.S. system of government.

(SS) OBJ 3: Political influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 4: Political influences on historical issues and events.

10 days

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8.16(b): Summarize the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

(SS) OBJ 3: Political influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 4: Political influences on historical issues and events.

3 days

8.16(c): Identify colonial grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence and explain how those grievances were addressed in the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

(SS) OBJ 3: Political influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 4: Political influences on historical issues and events.

2 days

8.16(d): Analyze how the U.S. Constitution reflects the principles of limited government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights.

(SS) OBJ 3: Political influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 4: Political influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1776 to 1800

8.17 Understand the process of changing the U.S,. Constitution and the impact of amendments on American society.

8.17(a): Summarize the purposes for and processes of changing the U.S. Constitution.

(SS) OBJ 3: Political influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 4: Political influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1776 to 1800

8.18: Understand the dynamic nature of the powers of the national government and state governments in a federal system.

8.18(a): Analyze the arguments of the federalists and Anti-Federalist, including those of Alexander Hamilton, Patrick Henry, James Madison, [and George Mason].

(SS) OBJ 3: Political influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 4: Political influences on historical issues and events.

5 days

8.19: Understand the impact of landmark Supreme Court cases.

8.19(a): Summarize the issues, decisions, and significance of landmark Supreme Court cases including Mulbury v. Madison, [ McCullochv. Maryland, and Gibbons v. Ogden}.

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 4: Political influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

8.24(d): Analyze the contributions of people of various racial, ethnic, and religious groups [to our national identity].

(SS) OBJ 6: Sociological and cultural influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

Culture

8.24: Understand the relationships between and among people from various groups, including racial, ethnic, and religious groups, during the 17th,18th, and 19th centuries.

8.24(e): Identify the political, social, and economic contributions of women to American society.

(SS) OBJ 6: Sociological and cultural influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

Social Studies Skills

8.30: Apply critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of sources including electronic technology.

8.30(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 the United States.

(SS) OBJ 7: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 5: Use critical thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

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8.30(b): Analyze information by sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations [and predictions], and drawing inferences and conclusions.

(SS) OBJ 8: Demonstrate the ability to use critical-thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

(SS) OBJ 5: Use critical thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

8.30(c): Organize and] interpret information from [outlines, reports, databases, and] visuals including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps.

(SS) OBJ 7: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 5: Use critical thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

8.30(d): Identify points of view from the historical context surrounding an event and the frame of reference, which influenced the participants.

(SS) OBJ 8: Demonstrate the ability to use critical-thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

(SS) OBJ 5: Use critical thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

8.30(f): Identify bias in written, [oral], and visual material.

(SS) OBJ 8: Demonstrate the ability to use critical-thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

(SS) OBJ 5: Use critical thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

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* Adopted Textbook and Supplemental Guides America: The People and the Dream * Texas Curriculum Institute. History Alive! - United States to 1900. * Center for Civic Education. We the People (6-9). Calabasas, CA, 1995. * Economics America. Choices and Changes (6-8). New York: National Council on Economic Development, 1995. * Economics America. Personal Finance Economics (6-8). New York: National Council on Economic Development, 1995. * Economics America. Focus: Middle School Economics. New York: National Council on Economic Development, 1996. * Economics America. National Content Standards in Economics. New York: National Council on Economic Development, 1996. * George F. Cram. Exploring the History of our Country. Indianapolis, 1997. * Center for Civic Education. Foundations of Democracy (6-9). Calabasas, CA, 1994. * National Geographic Society. The Complete National Geographic (CD-ROM). Washington, DC: Mindscape, 1997. * Nystrom. Hands on Geography: United States. Chicago: Herff-Jones, 1997. * Class set and/or current events program Austin American Statesman, Time for Kids, Time Education Program, Junior Scholastic, Newsweek, Wall Street Journal, etc.

* Center for Civic Education: National Standards for Civics and Government. Calabasas, CA, 1994. * National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) – http://www.ncss.org * Geography Education Standards Project.Geography for Life. Washington, DC: National Geographic Research and Exploration, 1994. * National Council for Social Studies, Social Education. * Social Studies Center for Educational Development (SSCED)- http://www.tea.state.tx.us/resources/ssce

* Parents and community leaders-survey of family cultural backgrounds and traditions. * Community volunteers and organizations- Junior Achievement volunteers. * Local museums and cultural programs-Texas Memorial Museum, Center for American History at the University of Texas, Bullock Memorial Library, Bush Library.

Austin Collaborative of Cultural and Educational Sites and Schools (ACCESS) www.austin.isd.tenet.edu/community American Heritage Education Foundation, Inc. www.americanheritage.org Holocaust Museum Houston www.hmh.org Institute of Texan Cultures www.texancultures.utsa.edu/new/ ProjectVote www.sos.state.tx.us/function/projectv/index.htm State Bar of Texas www.texasbar.com/pubinf/lre/info.htm Texas Alliance for Geographic Education www.geo.swt.edu/tage/tage.html Texas Association of Museums www.io.com/~tam Texas Council for the Social Studies www.ncss.org/local/ Texas Historical Commission www.thc.state.tx.us Texas State Historical Association www.tsha.utexas.edu/ Junior Achievement www.jahouston.org Texas Council on Economic Education [email protected] Texas Parks and Wildlife www.tpwd.state.tx.us American Bar Association www.abanet.org Association of Science-Technology Centers www.astc.org/astc/ American Historical Association www.theaha.org Center for Civic Education www.civiced.org The ERIC Clearinghouse for Social Studies/Social Science Education (ERIC/ChESS) www.indiana.edu/~ssdc/eric_chess.htm Foundation for Teaching Economics www.fte.org/ National Center for History in the Schools www.ssnet.ucla.edu/nchs National Council for History Education www.history.org/nche/ National Geographic Society www.nationalgeographic.com Organization of American Historians www.indiana.edu/~oah National Council for Geographic Education www.ncge.org/ Geographic Education National Implementation Project http://genip.tamu.edu National Council of Economic Education www.nationalcouncil.org National History Day www.thehistorynet.com/NationalHistoryDay/ Society for American Archaeology www.saa.org/ Social Science Education Consortium http://ssecinc.org/

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8.1(a): Identify the major eras in U.S. history through 1877 and describe their defining characteristics.

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

On-going integration from 1818-1865

8.1: Understand traditional historical points of reference in U.S. history through 1877.

8.1(b): Apply absolute and relative chronology through the sequencing of significant individuals, events, and time periods.

(SS) OBJ 7: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

On-going integration from 1818-1865

8.5(f): Explain the impact of the election of Andrew Jackson, including the beginning of the modern Democratic Party.

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

3 days 8.5: Understands the challenges confronted by the gobernment and its leaders in the early years of the Republic.

8.5(g): Analyze federal [and state] Indian policies and the removal and resettlement of Cherokee Indians during the Jacksonian era.

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

3 days

8.6(b): Explain the political, economic, and social roots of Manifest Destiny.

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

2 days

8.6(c): Analyze the relationship between the concept of manifest Destiny and the westward growth of the nation.

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

3 days

8.6: Understand westward expansion and its effects on the political, economic, and social development of the nation.

8.6(d): Explain the major issues [and events] of the Mexican War and their impact on the United States.

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

5 days

8.7(a): Analyze the impact of tariff policies on sections of the United States before the Civil War.

(SS) OBJ 2: Economic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

On-going integration from 1818-1865

8.7(c): Analyze the impact of slavery on different sections of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

On-going integration from 1818-1865

History

8.7: Understand how political, economic, and social factors led to the growth of sectionalism and the Civil War.

8.7(d): Compare the provisions and effects of congressional conflicts and compromises prior to the Civil War, including the roles of John C. Calhoun, Henry Clay, and Daniel Webster.

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

On-going integration from 1818-1865

Geography 8.10: Use geographic tools to collect analyze and interpret data.

8.10(b): Pose and answer questions about geographic distributions and patterns shown on maps, graphs, charts, [models, and databases].

(SS) OBJ 7: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 2: Geographic influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1818 to 1865

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8.11(b): Compare places and regions of the United States in terms of physical and human characteristics.

(SS) OBJ : Geographic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 2: Geographic influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

8.11: Understand the location and characteristics of places and regions

of the United States, past and present.

8.11(c): Analyze the effects of physical and human geographic factors on major historical [and contemporary] events in the United States.

(SS) OBJ 4: Geographic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 2: Geographic influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

8.12: Understand the physical characteristics of the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries and how humans adapted to and modified the environment.

8.12(a): Analyze how physical characteristics of the environment influenced population distribution, settlement patterns, and economic activities in the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries.

(SS) OBJ 4: Geographic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 2: Geographic influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

Economics 8.13: Understand why various sections of the United States developed different patterns of economic activity.

8.13(a): Identify economic differences among different regions of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 2: Economic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

8.17: Understands the process of changing the U.S. Constitution and the impact of amendments on American society.

8.17(b): Describe the impact of 19th century amendments including the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments on life in the United States.

(SS) OBJ 3: Political influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 4: Political influences on historical issues and events.

2 days

8.18: Understand the dynamic nature of the powers of the national government and state governments in a federal system.

8.18(b): Describe historical conflicts arising over the issue of states’ rights, including the Nullification Crisis and the Civil War.

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 4: Political influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1760-1783

8.19(a): Summarize the issues, decisions, and significance of landmark Supreme Court cases including Mulbury v. Madison, [ McCullochv. Maryland, and Gibbons v. Ogden}.

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 4: Political influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1776 to 1800

Government

8.19: Understand the impact of landmark Supreme Court cases.

8.19(b): Evaluate the impact of selected landmark Supreme court decisions including Dred Scott v. Sandford on life in the United States.

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 4: Political influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

8.24(d): Analyze the contributions of people of various racial, ethnic, and religious groups [to our national identity].

(SS) OBJ 6: Sociological and cultural influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

8.24: Understand the relationships between and among people from various groups, including racial, ethnic, and religious groups, during the 17th,18th, and 19th centuries.

8.24(e): Identify the political, social, and economic contributions of women to American society.

(SS) OBJ 6: Sociological and cultural influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

Culture

8.25: Understand the major reform movements of the 19th century.

8.25(a): Describe the historical development of the abolitionist movement.

(SS) OBJ 6: Sociological and cultural influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

1.5 days

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8.25(b): Evaluate the impact of reform movements including public education, temperance, women’s rights, [prison reform and care of the disabled].

(SS) OBJ 6: Sociological and cultural influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

8.28(a): Explain the effects of technological and scientific innovations such as the steamboat, the cotton gin, [and the Bessemer steel process].

(SS) OBJ 2: Economic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

3 days

8.28(b) Analyze the impact of transportation systems on the growth, development, and urbanization of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 2: Economic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

8.28(c): Analyze how technological innovations changed the way goods were manufactured and marketed, nationally [and internationally.

(SS) OBJ 2: Economic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

8.28: Understand the impact of science and technology on the economic development of the United States.

8.28(d): Explain how technological innovations led to rapid industrialization.

(SS) OBJ 2: Economic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

Science, technology, and society

8.29: Understand the impact of scientific discoveries and technological innovations on daily life in the United States.

8.29(c): Identify examples of how industrialization changed life in the United States.

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

8.30(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 the United States.

(SS) OBJ 7: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 5: Use critical thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

8.30(b): Analyze information by sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations [and predictions], and drawing inferences and conclusions.

(SS) OBJ 8: Demonstrate the ability to use critical-thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

(SS) OBJ 5: Use critical thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

8.30(c): Organize and] interpret information from [outlines, reports, databases, and] visuals including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps.

(SS) OBJ 7: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 5: Use critical thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

Social Studies Skills

8.30: Apply critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of sources including electronic technology.

8.30(d): Identify points of view from the historical context surrounding an event and the frame of reference, which influenced the participants.

(SS) OBJ 8: Demonstrate the ability to use critical-thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

(SS) OBJ 5: Use critical thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

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Instructional Resources: Professional Resources: Community Resources: Web Sites:

* Adopted Textbook and Supplemental Guides America: The People and the Dream * Texas Curriculum Institute. History Alive! - United States to 1900. * Center for Civic Education. We the People (6-9). Calabasas, CA, 1995. * Economics America. Choices and Changes (6-8). New York: National Council on Economic Development, 1995. * Economics America. Personal Finance Economics (6-8). New York: National Council on Economic Development, 1995. * Economics America. Focus: Middle School Economics. New York: National Council on Economic Development, 1996. * Economics America. National Content Standards in Economics. New York: National Council on Economic Development, 1996. * George F. Cram. Exploring the History of our Country. Indianapolis, 1997. * Center for Civic Education. Foundations of Democracy (6-9). Calabasas, CA, 1994. * National Geographic Society. The Complete National Geographic (CD-ROM). Washington, DC: Mindscape, 1997. * Nystrom. Hands on Geography: United States. Chicago: Herff-Jones, 1997. * Class set and/or current events program Austin American Statesman, Time for Kids, Time Education Program, Junior Scholastic, Newsweek, Wall Street Journal, etc.

* Center for Civic Education: National Standards for Civics and Government. Calabasas, CA, 1994. * National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) – http://www.ncss.org * Geography Education Standards Project.Geography for Life. Washington, DC: National Geographic Research and Exploration, 1994. * National Council for Social Studies, Social Education. * Social Studies Center for Educational Development (SSCED)- http://www.tea.state.tx.us/resources/ssce

* Parents and community leaders-survey of family cultural backgrounds and traditions. * Community volunteers and organizations- Junior Achievement volunteers. * Local museums and cultural programs-Texas Memorial Museum, Center for American History at the University of Texas, Bullock Memorial Library, Bush Library.

Austin Collaborative of Cultural and Educational Sites and Schools (ACCESS) www.austin.isd.tenet.edu/community American Heritage Education Foundation, Inc. www.americanheritage.org Holocaust Museum Houston www.hmh.org Institute of Texan Cultures www.texancultures.utsa.edu/new/ ProjectVote www.sos.state.tx.us/function/projectv/index.htm State Bar of Texas www.texasbar.com/pubinf/lre/info.htm Texas Alliance for Geographic Education www.geo.swt.edu/tage/tage.html Texas Association of Museums www.io.com/~tam Texas Council for the Social Studies www.ncss.org/local/ Texas Historical Commission www.thc.state.tx.us Texas State Historical Association www.tsha.utexas.edu/ Junior Achievement www.jahouston.org Texas Council on Economic Education [email protected] Texas Parks and Wildlife www.tpwd.state.tx.us American Bar Association www.abanet.org Association of Science-Technology Centers www.astc.org/astc/ American Historical Association www.theaha.org Center for Civic Education www.civiced.org The ERIC Clearinghouse for Social Studies/Social Science Education (ERIC/ChESS) www.indiana.edu/~ssdc/eric_chess.htm Foundation for Teaching Economics www.fte.org/ National Center for History in the Schools www.ssnet.ucla.edu/nchs National Council for History Education www.history.org/nche/ National Geographic Society www.nationalgeographic.com Organization of American Historians www.indiana.edu/~oah National Council for Geographic Education www.ncge.org/ Geographic Education National Implementation Project http://genip.tamu.edu National Council of Economic Education www.nationalcouncil.org National History Day www.thehistorynet.com/NationalHistoryDay/ Society for American Archaeology www.saa.org/ Social Science Education Consortium http://ssecinc.org/

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8.1(a): Identify the major eras in U.S. history through 1877 and describe their defining characteristics.

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

On-going integration from 1861-Present

8.1(b): Apply absolute and relative chronology through the sequencing of significant individuals, events, and time periods.

(SS) OBJ 7: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

On-going integration from 1861-Present

8.1: Understand traditional historical points of reference in U.S. history through 1877.

8.1(c): Explain the significance of the following dates: 1607, 1776, 1787, 1803, and 1861-1865.

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

8.6(b): Explain the political, economic, and social roots of Manifest Destiny.

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

2 days 8.6: Understand westward expansion and its effects on the political, economic, and social development of the nation.

8.6(c): Analyze the relationship between the concept of manifest Destiny and the westward growth of the nation.

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

3 days

8.7(a): Analyze the impact of tariff policies on sections of the United States before the Civil War.

(SS) OBJ 2: Economic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

On-going integration from 1818-1865

8.7: Understand how political, economic, and social factors led to the growth of sectionalism and the Civil War. 8.7(c): Analyze the impact of slavery on

different sections of the United States. (SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

On-going integration from 1818-1865

8.8(a): Explain the roles played by significant individuals during the Civil War, including Jefferson Davis, Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, and Abraham Lincoln.

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

5 days

History

8.8: Understand individuals, issues, and events of the Civil War.

8.8(b): Explain the issues surrounding significant events of the Civil War, including the firing on Fort Sumter, the battles of Gettysburg and Vicksburg, the announcement of the Emancipation Proclamation, the assassination of Lincoln, and Lee’s surrender at Appomattox court House.

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

10 days

8.10: Use geographic tools to collect, analyze and interpret data.

8.10(b): Pose and answer questions about geographic distributions and patterns shown on maps, graphs, charts, [models, and databases].

(SS) OBJ 7: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

On-going integration from 1861-Present

8.11(b): Compare places and regions of the United States in terms of physical and human characteristics.

(SS) OBJ 4: Geographic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

On-going integration from 1861-Present

Geography

8.11: Understand the location and characteristics of places and regions of the United States, past and present.

8.11(c): Analyze the effects of physical and human geographic factors on major historical [and contemporary] events in the United States.

(SS) OBJ 4: Geographic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

On-going integration from 1861-Present

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8.12: Understand the physical characteristics of the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries and how humans adapted to and modified the environment.

8.12(a): Analyze how physical characteristics of the environment influenced population distribution, settlement patterns, and economic activities in the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries.

(SS) OBJ 4: Geographic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 1: Issues and events in U.S. history.

On-going integration from 1861-Present

Economics

8.13: Understand why various sections of the United States developed different patterns of economic activity.

8.13(a): Identify economic differences among different regions of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 2: Economic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1861-Present

8.24(d): Analyze the contributions of people of various racial, ethnic, and religious groups [to our national identity].

(SS) OBJ 6: Sociological and cultural influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1861-Present

8.24: Understand the relationships between and among people from various groups, including racial, ethnic, and religious groups, during the 17th,18th, and 19th centuries.

8.24(e): Identify the political, social, and economic contributions of women to American society.

(SS) OBJ 6: Sociological and cultural influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1861-Present

Culture

8.25 Understand the major reform movements of the 19th century

8.25(b): Evaluate the impact of reform movements including public education, temperance, women’s rights, [prison reform and care of the disabled].

(SS) OBJ 6: Sociological and cultural influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1861-Present

8.28(a): Explain the effects of technological and scientific innovations such as the steamboat, the cotton gin, [and the Bessemer steel process].

(SS) OBJ 2: Economic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

3 days

8.28(b) Analyze the impact of transportation systems on the growth, development, and urbanization of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 2: Economic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

8.28(c): Analyze how technological innovations changed the way goods were manufactured and marketed, nationally [and internationally.

(SS) OBJ 2: Economic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

8.28: Understand the impact of science and technology on the economic development of the United States.

8.28(d): Explain how technological innovations led to rapid industrialization.

(SS) OBJ 2: Economic influences on the historical development of the United States.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

Science, technology, and society

8.29: Understand the impact of scientific discoveries and technological innovations on daily life in the United States.

8.29(c): Identify examples of how industrialization changed life in the United States.

(SS) OBJ 5: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 3: Economic and social influences on historical issues and events.

On-going integration from 1800 to 1860

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8.30(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 the United States.

(SS) OBJ 7: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 5: Use critical thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

On-going integration from 1861-Present

8.30(b): Analyze information by sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations [and predictions], and drawing inferences and conclusions.

(SS) OBJ 8: Demonstrate the ability to use critical-thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

(SS) OBJ 5: Use critical thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

On-going integration from 1861-Present

8.30(c): Organize and interpret information from [outlines, reports, databases, and] visuals including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps.

(SS) OBJ 7: Historical concepts and information.

(SS) OBJ 5: Use critical thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

On-going integration from 1861-Present

8.30(d): Identify points of view from the historical context surrounding an event and the frame of reference, which influenced the participants.

(SS) OBJ 8: Demonstrate the ability to use critical-thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

(SS) OBJ 5: Use critical thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

On-going integration from 1861-Present

Social Studies Skills

8.30: Apply critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of sources including electronic technology.

8.30(f): Identify bias in written, [oral], and visual material.

(SS) OBJ 8: Demonstrate the ability to use critical-thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

(SS) OBJ 5: Use critical thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

On-going integration from 1861-Present

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Instructional Resources: Professional Resources: Community Resources: Web Sites: * Adopted Textbook and Supplemental Guides America: The People and the Dream * Texas Curriculum Institute. History Alive! - United States to 1900. * Center for Civic Education. We the People (6-9). Calabasas, CA, 1995. * Economics America. Choices and Changes (6-8). New York: National Council on Economic Development, 1995. * Economics America. Personal Finance Economics (6-8). New York: National Council on Economic Development, 1995. * Economics America. Focus: Middle School Economics. New York: National Council on Economic Development, 1996. * Economics America. National Content Standards in Economics. New York: National Council on Economic Development, 1996. * George F. Cram. Exploring the History of our Country. Indianapolis, 1997. * Center for Civic Education. Foundations of Democracy (6-9). Calabasas, CA, 1994. * National Geographic Society. The Complete National Geographic (CD-ROM). Washington, DC: Mindscape, 1997. * Nystrom. Hands on Geography: United States. Chicago: Herff-Jones, 1997. * Class set and/or current events program Austin American Statesman, Time for Kids, Time Education Program, Junior Scholastic, Newsweek, Wall Street Journal, etc.

* Center for Civic Education: National Standards for Civics and Government. Calabasas, CA, 1994. * National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) – http://www.ncss.org * Geography Education Standards Project.Geography for Life. Washington, DC: National Geographic Research and Exploration, 1994. * National Council for Social Studies, Social Education. * Social Studies Center for Educational Development (SSCED)- http://www.tea.state.tx.us/resources/ssce

* Parents and community leaders-survey of family cultural backgrounds and traditions. * Community volunteers and organizations- Junior Achievement volunteers. * Local museums and cultural programs-Texas Memorial Museum, Center for American History at the University of Texas, Bullock Memorial Library, Bush Library.

Austin Collaborative of Cultural and Educational Sites and Schools (ACCESS) www.austin.isd.tenet.edu/community American Heritage Education Foundation, Inc. www.americanheritage.org Holocaust Museum Houston www.hmh.org Institute of Texan Cultures www.texancultures.utsa.edu/new/ ProjectVote www.sos.state.tx.us/function/projectv/index.htm State Bar of Texas www.texasbar.com/pubinf/lre/info.htm Texas Alliance for Geographic Education www.geo.swt.edu/tage/tage.html Texas Association of Museums www.io.com/~tam Texas Council for the Social Studies www.ncss.org/local/ Texas Historical Commission www.thc.state.tx.us Texas State Historical Association www.tsha.utexas.edu/ Junior Achievement www.jahouston.org Texas Council on Economic Education [email protected] Texas Parks and Wildlife www.tpwd.state.tx.us American Bar Association www.abanet.org Association of Science-Technology Centers www.astc.org/astc/ American Historical Association www.theaha.org Center for Civic Education www.civiced.org The ERIC Clearinghouse for Social Studies/Social Science Education (ERIC/ChESS) www.indiana.edu/~ssdc/eric_chess.htm Foundation for Teaching Economics www.fte.org/ National Center for History in the Schools www.ssnet.ucla.edu/nchs National Council for History Education www.history.org/nche/ National Geographic Society www.nationalgeographic.com Organization of American Historians www.indiana.edu/~oah National Council for Geographic Education www.ncge.org/ Geographic Education National Implementation Project http://genip.tamu.edu National Council of Economic Education www.nationalcouncil.org National History Day www.thehistorynet.com/NationalHistoryDay/ Society for American Archaeology www.saa.org/ Social Science Education Consortium http://ssecinc.org/