7 th Grade – Texas History Skill Content Connectors 1 st 9-Weeks

1. 7th Grade – Texas HistorySkill Content Connectors1st 9-Weeks

2. 2 6 1 3 7 4 5 • Label the seven continents on the map • What Ocean would you cross to get from Europe to North America? • Write a short paragraph describing how Texas is connected to the Atlantic Ocean. WEEK of 8/27 – 8/31

3. Copy and complete: A hurricane from the Gulf of Mexico landing at 29° N, 95° W could cause damage to the cities of ___________ and _____________, Texas. Coordinates of longitude and latitude identify __________ location. Week of 9/4 - 9/7

4. Using the maps interpret what are the possible differences the two cities of Waco and Amarillo could see? • Using the map determine the distance between Austin to El Paso in miles? • Describe the changes you would see if traveling from Beaumont to El Paso. (short paragraph) WEEK of 9/11 – 9/14

5. 1. Put the following in order from lowest to highest elevation and include the elevation next to the city. (Dallas, Pecos, Midland, Houston, and El Paso) Week of 9/11 - 9/14

6. What does “We the People” mean to you? • If you were in the room during the writing of the Constitution what would you make sure was included in the document and why? WEEK of 9/17 – 9/21

7. Why doesn’t Patrick Henry attend the Constitutional Convention in 1787?What does “Give me liberty or give me death” mean? WEEK of 9/17 – 9/21

8. If 19-year old George Washington (below)could have seen his future in a crystal ball, what would it be? Discuss. See Into Your Future!!!! WEEK of 9/17 – 9/21 History.com

9. 1. Organize the four natural regions of Texas, from the lowest elevation closest to sea level, to the highest elevation. Mountains and Basins North Central Plains Great Plains Coastal Plains 2. Does elevation have an influence on the climate of Texas regions? Write down your thoughts and be prepared to defend your answer. Week of 9/24 – 9/28

10. Why did the American Indians of the Plains Culture live in teepees unlike other native cultures? Week of 9/24 – 9/28

11. The first major era studied in Texas History is called _____________ ___________ and its ___________, which describes how Texas was before the arrival of Europeans. Week of 10/1 - 10/5

12. This map is significant because it is the first time that the __________ coast was mapped by Pineda. This occurred in the year _________. Week of 10/1 - 10/5

13. Missions were built throughout Texas mostly by Franciscan missionaries. Match each of the following individuals to the area they served and order their founding 1-3. Rio Grande valley - _____________________________ _______ East Texas - _____________________________ _______ San Antonio area - _____________________________ _______ Jose de Escandon Fray Damian Massanet Antonio Margil de Jesus Explain the effect missions had on Texas. Week of 10/9 – 10/12

14. Amarillo San Angelo El Paso Corpus Christi Write a paragraph discussing Spanish influence on Texas. Your paragraph should include an opening sentence, at least three supporting sentences and a closing sentence. Weeks 10/15 – 10/19