Complete Texas Studies Course

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Texas Studies Course

Exploros Texas Studies is an elementary school course that covers the geography and history of the state of Texas from pre-settlement to the present. The course contains eight units with approximately eight 5E model lessons per unit. The course is intended for live classroom instruction in device-enabled elementary school classrooms.

Students use social media skills to actively engage in learning broadly about the state of Texas.

A Complete Texas Studies Scope and Sequence
Ten Units With 80 5E Model Experiences

Texas Studies Texas Geography and Its Indigenous People

Texas Geography and Its Indigenous People
The four geographic regions of Texas and the native Indian tribes

Texas Studies Reconstruction and Frontiers

Reconstruction and Frontiers
Texas development during Reconstruction and the expansion of the frontiers, the cattle industry and railroads, immigrant communities, and the Texas government

Texas Studies European Exploration and Settlement

European Exploration and Settlement
The early European exploration and settlement, with an emphasis on Spanish activity in Texas; includes a case study on the development of San Antonio

Modern Texas
Texas in the modern period, from the discovery of oil through the Great Depression and World War II, the aerospace industry, and sources of energy

Age of Empresarios
The colonization of Texas by Austin and other empresarios, and the growing conflict with Mexico

Texas Culture
Cultural life in Texas, symbols of Texas, famous Texans, and the role of Texas citizens

Texas Studies Revolution and Republic of Texas

Revolution and Republic of Texas
The causes and the course of the Texas Revolution, and the short-lived Republic of Texas

Celebrate Freedom Week
Focus on the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights

Texas Studies Early Texas Statehood and the Civil War

Early Texas Statehood and the Civil War
Texas annexation into the United States including the U.S.-Mexican War, the life of Indians and slaves in Texas, and Texas during the Civil War

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Each unit contains about ten learning experiences that use 5E Model Lesson design, and curated OER resources. Social Studies Texas Studies 5E Modal

Students collaboratively brainstorm, work in small groups, complete concept maps, and take practice tests.

The Exploros Texas Studies Program

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