4.SS.5.A
Explain the impact of various events on life in Texas such as the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl, and World War II and notable individuals such as Audie Murphy, Cleto Rodríguez, and Bessie Coleman and other local individuals.
Grade 4 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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impacteventslife in TexasGreat DepressionDust BowlWorld War IInotable individualsAudie MurphyCleto RodríguezBessie Colemanlocal individuals
Skills
- explain (the impact of historical events on life in Texas) #dok2
- identify (notable individuals and their contributions) #dok1
- analyze (how events changed the lives of Texans) #dok3
- summarize (key events such as the Great Depression, Dust Bowl, World War II) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify notable individuals who influenced Texas during the 20th century. #dok1
- I can summarize the key events that affected life in Texas such as the Great Depression, Dust Bowl, and World War II. #dok2
- I can explain how major events changed the daily lives of Texans. #dok2
- I can analyze the impact of these events on communities and individuals across Texas. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Major events in the 20th century deeply shaped life in Texas for individuals and communities.
- Individual Texans made significant contributions during times of challenge and change.
Essential Questions
- How did events like the Great Depression, Dust Bowl, and World War II change life for people in Texas?
- Who were some notable Texans during these events, and what were their contributions?
- In what ways did these events impact communities and families in Texas?
- How do the experiences of Texas during these historic events connect to life today?
- What can we learn from the actions and choices of notable individuals during difficult times in Texas history?