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Chapter 2: An Overview of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Social Studies Elementary Content §113.2. Kindergarten Introduction to basic social studies concepts §113.3. Grade 1 Home, school, and community, with some introduction to the state and nation §113.4. Grade 2 Community, with continued focus on the state and nation §113.5. Grade 3 Impact of the individual on communities, past and present, here and there, with continued focus on the state and nation §113.6. Grade 4 Texas in the Western Hemisphere §113.7. Grade 5 United States Studies Middle School §113.22. Grade 6 Contemporary World Societies §113.23. Grade 7 Texas Studies §113.24. Grade 8 United States Studies (through Reconstruction) High School Figure 1: A Summary of the TEKS for Social Studies §113.32 United States History Studies Since Reconstruction (One Credit) §113.33 World History Studies (One Credit) §113.34 World Geography Studies (One Credit) §113.35 United States Government (One-Half Credit) §113.36 Psychology (One-Half Credit) §113.37 Sociology (One-Half Credit) §113.38 Special Topics in Social Studies (One-Half Credit) §113.39 Social Studies Research Methods (One-Half Credit) §113.52 Social Studies Advanced Studies (One-Half to One Credit) §118.2 Economics with Emphasis on the Free Enterprise System and Its Benefits (One Half Credit) §118.12 Economics Advanced Studies (One-Half to One Credit) 9
10 10 Chapter 2: An Overview of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Social Studies Figure 2 provides a rationale for the inclusion of each of the eight strands in the TEKS. These strands help unify the TEKS into a comprehensive, coherent, and cohesive statement of what students should know about social studies and what they should be able to do with what they know. Concepts introduced in the elementary grades are presented in greater depth and with more complexity as students progress through middle school and into high school. Figure 2: Eight Social Studies Strands Figure 3 illustrates the relationship among these eight strands and the common goals of the comprehensive TEKS-based social studies curriculum. The five social studies discipline strands and two theme strands all relate to the eighth strand, social studies skills. A comprehensive social studies program depends on the integration of the eight strands to ensure that the students become responsible citizens in the 21st century and that they possess factual and conceptual knowledge, intellectual skills, and basic democratic values History People, events, and issues from the past influence the present and the future. Students learn how individuals and societies interact over time in order to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to make effective decisions in life. Geography Relationships among people, places, and environments result in geographic patterns on Earth’s surface. Students can compete in the global economy, ensure the viability of Earth’s environments, and comprehend the cultures of the diverse people who share the planet through an understanding of geographic relationships. Economics People organize economic systems to produce, distribute, and consume goods and services. Students make effective decisions as consumers, producers, savers, investors, and citizens by understanding economic systems including the benefits of the U. S. free enterprise system. Government People create systems of government as well as structures of power and authority to provide order and stability. Students recognize ways individuals and governments achieve their goals by understanding the purposes, structures, and functions of political systems. Citizenship Citizenship in the United States requires an understanding of and commitment to civic responsibilities, rights, and ethical behavior. People fully participate in society when they understand civic ideals, citizenship practices, and the basis of our constitutional republic. Culture People develop, learn, and adapt cultures. Students develop an appreciation and respect for the variety of human cultures in the community and around the world by exploring the similarities and differences among people. Science, Technology, Advances in science and technology affect the development of society. Students underand Society stand changes in ways people live, learn, and work—past, present, and future—through analyzing the relationships among science, technology, society, and the environment. Social Studies Skills Social studies skills are necessary in order to acquire, organize, and use information for problem solving and decision making. Students apply social studies knowledge and skills to become competent problem solvers, decision makers, and independent lifelong learners.
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