4th Grade  / 2nd Six Weeks

Overarching Concept: Interactions

Organizing Idea: Many Faces, Many Places

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Unit Contents

Students continue their study of earth science as they explore how the parts of the Earth interact to form landforms in regions of Texas. They research a Texas region with emphasis on the physical characteristics of the regions and how the climate interacts with natural resources. A study of rocks and minerals and their uses is integrated throughout the region study. Students then focus on the Native Americans of Texas and indigenous peoples of Central America and learn how explorers from Spain, Mexico, and France influenced the culture and establishment of life in Texas.

Activities

Biography - by Cheryl Smith
This is a  general summary and locating biographies.

Texas Indians - submitted by Kelly Hamilton
This site was developed to help Texas students with Native American research.

Texas Tribes - by Mary Elam
Texas Tribes Worksheet    This lesson was developed to be used with the Texas Indians website

What's Rock'? - by Brenda McElyea
Students will practice trash and treasure note-taking skills while understanding the importance not to plagiarize.

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