7.SS.17.B

Identify the contributions of Texas leaders such as Lawrence Sullivan "Sul" Ross, John Nance Garner ("Cactus Jack"), James A. Baker III, Henry B. González, Kay Bailey Hutchison, Barbara Jordan, Raymond L. Telles, Sam Rayburn, and Raul A. Gonzalez Jr.

Grade 7 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
contributionsTexas leadersLawrence Sullivan "Sul" RossJohn Nance Garner ("Cactus Jack")James A. Baker IIIHenry B. GonzálezKay Bailey HutchisonBarbara JordanRaymond L. TellesSam RayburnRaul A. Gonzalez Jr.
Skills
  • identify (the contributions of Texas leaders) #dok1
  • describe (the specific accomplishments of named Texas leaders) #dok2
  • explain (the impact of Texas leaders' contributions) #dok2
  • analyze (how individual leaders influenced Texas history and society) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify the contributions of Texas leaders. #dok1
  • I can list the notable accomplishments of Lawrence Sullivan "Sul" Ross, John Nance Garner, James A. Baker III, Henry B. González, Kay Bailey Hutchison, Barbara Jordan, Raymond L. Telles, Sam Rayburn, and Raul A. Gonzalez Jr. #dok1
  • I can describe the specific roles each leader played in Texas history. #dok2
  • I can explain how Texas leaders shaped state and national developments. #dok2
  • I can analyze the broader impact of these leaders on Texas society, politics, and culture. #dok3
  • I can make connections between the contributions of Texas leaders and key events or issues in Texas history. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Individual leaders have shaped the course of Texas history through their unique contributions and actions.
  • Studying the lives and achievements of key Texas leaders reveals how leadership influences political, social, and cultural change.
Essential Questions
  • How have individual Texas leaders contributed to the state's history and development?
  • What specific actions and qualities made these leaders influential in Texas and beyond?
  • In what ways did the contributions of these leaders impact Texas society, politics, and culture?
  • How can studying the actions of these leaders help us understand leadership and civic responsibility?
  • What patterns or themes can be identified among the contributions of different Texas leaders?