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Civil War and Reconstruction Effects in Texas Learning Progression

Author

Tiffany

Subject

History

Difficulty

7th Grade

Standards

Prompt used to create this resource

Student friendly learning progression chart with levels 1–4 with success criteria, add level 5 as the STEM extension activity with concrete support

Description

This learning resource delves into the Civil War and Reconstruction era's profound effects on Texas, focusing on key events, figures, and social dynamics. It sets structured learning goals across multiple levels, from identifying basic facts to analyzing and evaluating complex impacts on the state's demographics and infrastructure. Students will engage with essential vocabulary, explore different perspectives on Reconstruction, and utilize data to analyze economic changes. The resource provides a comprehensive pathway for students to understand how the Civil War and subsequent Reconstruction shaped Texas, with a special emphasis on connecting historical events to modern STEM concepts.

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