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PES of the West!
: Students will analyze primary sources, images, and speeches to form opinions about causal relationships and compare and contrast those opinions with historical documents.
Voices from the Trail of Tears
In this lesson, students will learn about the implementation of the Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears. Students will engage with primary and secondary sources to build a comprehensive understanding of the events.
TEA AP Microeconomics PowerPoint Slides
Instructor PowerPoint slides for TEA AP Microeconomics open-source instructional material.
TEA AP Microeconomics Textbook PDF
TEA AP Microeconomics Textbook PDF
TEA AP Macroeconomics PowerPoint Slides
Instructor PowerPoint slides for TEA AP Macroeconomics open-source instructional material.
TEA AP Macroeconomics Textbook PDF
TEA AP Macroeconomics Textbook PDF
Constitutional Grievances and Modern Day Solutions
Students will correlate current events to constitutional grievances and create modern solutions.
Origins of the Progressive Era

Given broad categories that describe the major goals of the progressive movement and general information about selected issues of the late 1800’s/early 1900’s, students will categorize the issues according to corresponding progressive era goals.
The Problem of Child Labor in the Progressive Era

After analyzing primary and secondary resources about the child labor, the students should be able to draw conclusions about the need to reform child labor practices.
Upton Sinclair: A Progressive Era Muckraker

Students will describe how Upton Sinclair's The Jungle reflected issues of the Progressive Era.
Roosevelt’s Square Deal

Given information about Roosevelt’s Square Deal, students will create cause-and-effect diagrams to explain the reasons for and impact of selected reforms sponsored by the Roosevelt administration.
Exploration and Colonization of America

Given short summaries about the reasons for European exploration and colonization of North America, students will compare English and Spanish settlements in the New World.
The American Civil Rights Movement: An Overview

Given background information, students will be able to trace the historical development of the civil rights movement in the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries, and describe the roles of political organizations that promoted civil rights.
The Gilded Age

Given background information, students will be able to identify economic, social, and political issues surrounding the Gilded Age. Students will identify significant historical figures associated with the Gilded Age.
The Causes of the Great Depression

The student understands the causes of the Great Depression.
Political Influences of the Great Depression

Given primary and secondary sources of information about selected New Deal measures (e.g., the creation of the Civilian Conservation Corps or the passage of the Agricultural Adjustment Act), students will analyze how these measures affected various regions of the United States.
World War II Impact on U.S. Economy and Society

Given background information, students will identify the social and economic impact of World War II on the American home front, such as the Great Depression, rationing, and increased opportunity for women and minority employment.
The Cold War and the American Home Front

Students will identify ways in which Cold War tensions were intensified.
The U.S. Role in the World (1970's into the 21st Century)

Given a timeline, students will understand the political, economic, and social impact of selected U.S. political leaders on the world from the 1970s into the 21st century.
America as a World Power in the Modern Era: The Carter Administration

Given background information, students will describe the changing role of the United States as a world power during the Carter Administration.