7.SS.17.A
Identify the leadership qualities of elected and appointed leaders of Texas, past and present, including Texans who have been president of the United States.
Grade 7 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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leadership qualitieselected leadersappointed leadersTexaspastpresentTexanspresident of the United States
Skills
- identify (leadership qualities of elected and appointed leaders of Texas, past and present) #dok1
- identify (Texans who have been president of the United States) #dok1
- describe (characteristics that make leaders effective or notable) #dok2
- categorize (leaders by qualities, time period, or type of leadership) #dok2
- analyze (the impact of leadership qualities on Texas history and society) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify leadership qualities of Texas leaders in history. #dok1
- I can identify Texans who have served as president of the United States. #dok1
- I can describe the characteristics that make leaders effective or notable in Texas. #dok2
- I can categorize Texas leaders by their leadership qualities and roles. #dok2
- I can analyze how the leadership qualities of Texas leaders have impacted the state's history and society. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Effective leadership is demonstrated through identifiable qualities shared by leaders throughout Texas history.
- Various types of leaders, both elected and appointed, have played significant roles in shaping Texas across different time periods.
Essential Questions
- What qualities make a leader effective in Texas’s history?
- How have leadership styles and qualities differed between elected and appointed leaders?
- In what ways have Texas leaders influenced the state’s development and culture?
- How do the leadership qualities of Texans who became U.S. presidents compare to other Texas leaders?
- Why is it important to study the leadership qualities of both past and present leaders in Texas?