DEC10 Success and Texas Rangers

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Social Studies

Teacher Facing
December 10, 2024

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What is a SAF?

A SAF is an electronic referral form submitted when a Houston ISD student’s need
has been identified. Information provided in a SAF is immediately sent to a caring

professional to be processed.

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student’s need. A SAF can be submitted to connect a student to

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•Mental Health

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Submit a Student Assistance Form (SAF) to notify a caring professional

about your needs. A SAF can be submitted to connect you to

resources/services for:

Do You Have a Need? Submit a SAF

www.HoustonISDsaf.com

•Housing

•Transportation

•and more!

•School Supplies

•Attendance

Submit a SAF by scanning the QR code or typing

•Mental Health

•Food/Clothing

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Materials

Social Studies

SoR

Student:
● Student Activity Page

Teacher:
● Slide Deck

Student:
● Student Activity Page
● Whiteboard

Teacher:
● Slide Deck

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Teacher Facing Sensitive Content Slide

This lesson includes discussions on battles. When addressing sensitive
subjects like battles, it's important to acknowledge the emotional weight
of these topics and approach them with care. You also should use age-
appropriate language and be mindful of students' diverse backgrounds

and experiences. Create a respectful, open space for discussion,
allowing students to express their thoughts and feelings. Lastly,

emphasize the importance of learning from history while honoring the

resilience and courage shown by individuals during these times.

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LO: SWBAT describe the successes, problems, and
organizations of the Republic of Texas, applying mapping
elements to create and interpret maps.

DOL: SW describe the successes, problems, and
organizations of the Republic of Texas, applying mapping
elements to create and interpret maps in at least 1 of 2
questions.

SST.4.3D Describe the successes, problems, and organizations of the Republic of Texas such as the establishment of a constitution, economic struggles,

relations with American Indians, and the Texas Rangers. DEC10

SST.4.20A Apply mapping elements, including grid systems, legends, symbols, scales, and compass roses, to create and interpret maps.

Lone Star Legacy

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Lesson Vocabulary

economic struggles

successes

interpret

noun

noun

verb

Difficulties a country,
organization, or individual
faces in managing financial
resources, often due to limited
income, high debt, or unstable
markets

The accomplishment of an aim
or purpose

Explain the meaning of
something

Match

Match the correct lesson vocabulary with its definition.

• economic struggle

• successes

• interpret

Difficulties a country, organization, or

an accomplishment

to explain the meaning of something

• Difficulties a country, organization, or

• an accomplishment

• to explain the meaning of something

Multiple Choice

I have had many successes in life.

Did I use the word successes correctly in this sentence.

• yes

• no

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Pretend you were given a piece of
land to settle in. What would you
take? Who would you take? What
would you do to protect your way
of life? Whatw country, what
important things would you
include? Why?

If I had to make a map to show the
strengths and struggles of a new
country, it would be ____ because…

Word Bank

conflicts

Legend

Symbols

War

Multiple Choice

Which word shows action?

The word ... shows action.

• economic struggles

• successes

• interpret

Multiple Choice

Some people face many interpret in thier lives.

Is the word interpret used correctly in this sentence?

• yes

• no

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HOT Question: What was
one success and one
challenge faced by the
Republic of Texas?
SST.4.3D Describe the successes, problems, and organizations of the Republic of Texas such as the establishment of a constitution, economic struggles,

relations with American Indians, and the Texas Rangers. DEC10

SST.4.20A Apply mapping elements, including grid systems, legends, symbols, scales, and compass roses, to create and interpret maps.

Lone Star Legacy

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Successes of the Republic of Texas

● Establishment of the

Constitution of 1836

● Expansion of trade and

economy

● Creation of the Texas Rangers

for protection and order

Open Ended

What is one success of the Texas Republic?

One success of the Texas Republic is -

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The Texas Rangers

● A special group of

lawmen

● Created to protect

settlers from threats

● Rangers helped fight

crime and defend the
frontier

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The Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers

were a military force that
guarded Texas from the
1830s to 1935. The Rangers
are a popular part of Texas
legend and even inspired the
name of a Major League
Baseball team. Today the
Texas Ranger Division is a
major division of the Texas
Department of Public Safety.

Multiple Choice

What year did the Texas Rangers probably form?

The Texas Rangers probably formed in -

• 1991

• 2021

• 1765

• 1830

Multiple Choice

Do the Texas Rangers still exist today?

• yes, they are a part of the Texas Department of Public Safety

• no, they disappeared in 1935

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The Texas Rangers

The first Rangers were hired to protect

settlers from Native American attacks. At the
time, Texas was part of Mexico. In 1836 the
settlers decided they wanted to form an
independent country, and they fought a brief
war with Mexico. The Rangers helped the
settlers by attacking the Mexican army. During
the years when Texas was an independent
republic (1836–45), the Rangers served as a
border patrol. After Texas became a U.S. state
in 1845, the Rangers continued to police
Texas. At their peak in the 1870s, the Rangers
brought law and order to hundreds of miles of
Texas frontier.

Multiple Choice

During what years was Texas an independent republic?

Texas was an independent republic during -

• 1999 - 2023

• 1836 - 1845

• 1836 - 1745

• in 1845

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Challenges Faced by the Republic

● Economic struggles

and debts

● Tense relations with

American Indians and
neighboring countries

● Land and resources

How have these challenges impacted daily life in Texas?

These challenges impacted daily life in Texas by…

Open Ended

What was one challenge of the Texas Republic?

One challenge of the Texas was -

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Real Life Connection: We all
persevere and get past our
challenges that end up in
success.

SST.4.3D Describe the successes, problems, and organizations of the Republic of Texas such as the establishment of a constitution, economic struggles,

relations with American Indians, and the Texas Rangers. DEC10

SST.4.20A Apply mapping elements, including grid systems, legends, symbols, scales, and compass roses, to create and interpret maps.

Lone Star Legacy

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Relations with American Indians

● The Republic of Texas had to

deal with different American
Indian tribes.

● Some tribes were friendly, while

others were not.

● The government tried to make

peace treaties.

● There were often conflicts over

land and resources.

Open Ended

A treaty is an agreement to get along and end fighting.

If you were a Texas settler leader, what would you include in your treaty based on all the information we have learned today.

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What was one success and one
challenge faced by the Republic of
Texas?

A success of the Republic of Texas
was ____, and a challenge was _____.

Word Bank

Texas Rangers

Constitution of

1836

Debt

Borders