USG.SS.1.F

Identify significant individuals in the field of government and politics, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Ronald Reagan.

United States Government · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
significant individualsfield of governmentpoliticsGeorge WashingtonThomas JeffersonJohn MarshallAndrew JacksonAbraham LincolnTheodore RooseveltFranklin D. RooseveltRonald Reagan
Skills
  • identify (significant individuals in government and politics) #dok1
  • describe (the contributions of significant individuals) #dok2
  • analyze (the impact of these individuals on U.S. government and politics) #dok3
  • compare (the roles or impacts of different individuals listed in the standard) #dok2
Learning Targets
  • I can identify significant individuals in the field of government and politics, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Ronald Reagan. #dok1
  • I can describe the contributions of specific individuals to government and politics in the United States. #dok2
  • I can compare the roles and impacts of significant individuals listed in the standard. #dok2
  • I can analyze how the actions of these individuals shaped U.S. government and political processes. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • The actions and leadership of key individuals have had a significant and lasting impact on the development of U.S. government and political institutions.
  • By studying the contributions of prominent figures in government, we can better understand how American political values and institutions evolved over time.
Essential Questions
  • Who are the significant individuals in the field of U.S. government and politics, and what are their main contributions?
  • How did the leadership of these individuals influence the development of American government and political institutions?
  • In what ways did these individuals respond to or shape the major issues and events of their times?
  • How do the achievements and impacts of these figures compare and contrast with one another?
  • Why is it important to study the contributions of individuals to the growth and evolution of government?