4.SS.15.D
Identify the importance of historical figures and important individuals who modeled active participation in the democratic process such as Sam Houston, Barbara Jordan, Lorenzo de Zavala, Ann Richards, Henry B. González, Wallace Jefferson, and other local individuals.
Grade 4 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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historical figuresimportant individualsactive participationdemocratic processSam HoustonBarbara JordanLorenzo de ZavalaAnn RichardsHenry B. GonzálezWallace Jeffersonlocal individuals
Skills
- identify (historical figures and important individuals) #dok1
- explain (the importance of individuals who modeled active participation) #dok2
- analyze (ways individuals participated in the democratic process) #dok3
- describe (examples of active participation in the democratic process) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify historical figures and important individuals who modeled active participation in the democratic process. #dok1
- I can explain the importance of individuals who modeled active participation in the democratic process. #dok2
- I can describe examples of how people have participated actively in the democratic process. #dok2
- I can analyze the contributions and actions of individuals in the democratic process. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Individuals who model active participation shape and strengthen the democratic process in Texas.
- Active involvement in democracy by individuals impacts the direction and progression of a community or state.
Essential Questions
- Who are some important individuals who have modeled active participation in the democratic process in Texas?
- What does it mean to participate actively in a democracy?
- How have individual actions influenced the democratic process in Texas?
- Why is it important for citizens to participate in the democratic process?
- In what ways can individuals today participate actively in Texas's government and civic life?