Social Studies

Ramon Mejia Jr. Social Studies Coordinator ​956.825.5096 Phone

Patsy Cantú Administrative Assistant 956.825.5096

A view into the past

 

 

 

8th Grade Topic Map

7th Grade Topic Map

 

Library of Congress

The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution, and it serves as the research arm of Congress.

 

August 26: Women’s Independence Day, to commemorate the ratification in 1920 of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which guaranteed women the right to vote. Women’s Independence Day shall be regularly observed by appropriate programs in the public schools to inspire a greater appreciation of the importance of women’s suffrage. Gov’t Code 662.051

 

Primary Sources and Research Part II: Sourcing and Contextualizing to Strengthen Analysis	Women's Rights Newspapers
19th Amendment to the US Constitution: Women's Right To Vote (1920)	19th Amendment Adopted

 

September 11: Texas First Responders Day, in honor of the bravery, courage, and determination of Texas men and women who assist others in emergencies. Texas First Responders Day shall be regularly observed by appropriate ceremonies in the public schools to honor Texas first responders. The District may determine the appropriate ceremonies by which Texas observes Texas First Responders Day. Gov’t Code 662.050

 

 

September 11: To commemorate the events of September 11, 2001, in each year that date falls on a regular school day, each public elementary and secondary school shall provide for the observance of one minute of silence at the beginning of the first class period of that day. Immediately before the required period of observance, the class instructor shall make a statement of reference to the memory of individuals who died on September 11, 2001. The required period of observance may be held in conjunction with the minute of silence required by Education Code 25.082. [See EC] Education Code 25.0821

 

Remembering 911

Visit the 911 Memorial

102 Minutes that changed America

Bearing Witness to History

 

September 17: A district that receives federal funds for a fiscal year shall hold an educational program on the United States Constitution for the students served by the District. Pub. L. 108-447 (2004)

 

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day	Constitution of the United States (1787)
Teach the Constitution: It's the Law!	10 Facts about the US Constitution

 

Week of September 17: Celebrate Freedom Week, to educate students about the sacrifices made for freedom in the founding of this country and the values on which this country was founded. Education Code 29.907 ​

 

 

The last Friday in September is in recognition of the historic, cultural, and social contributions American Indian communities and leaders have made to Texas. American Indian Heritage Day shall be regularly observed by appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs in public schools to honor American Indians in Texas and to celebrate the rich traditional and contemporary American Indian culture. Govt' Code 662.056 ​

 

 

November 3: Father of Texas Day, in memory of Stephen F. Austin, the great pioneer patriot and the real and true Father of Texas. Father of Texas Day shall be regularly observed by appropriate and patriotic programs in the public schools to properly commemorate the birthday of Stephen F. Austin and to inspire a greater love for this beloved state. Gov’t Code 662.045

 

​Stephen Fuller Austin

 

January 6: Sam Rayburn Day, in memory of that great Texas and American statesman, Sam Rayburn. Sam Rayburn Day shall be regularly observed by appropriate programs in the public schools to commemorate the birthday of Sam Rayburn. Gov’t Code 662.041

 

 

February 19: State of Texas Anniversary Remembrance Day (STAR Day), in honor of Texas joining the Union and the day that James Pinckney Henderson became the first governor of the state of Texas in 1846. STAR Day shall be regularly observed by appropriate and patriotic programs in the public schools to properly commemorate the annexation of this state and to inspire a greater appreciation for the history of this state. Gov’t Code 662.047

 

James Pinckney Henderson

Texas State Library and Archives Commission

 

March: Texas History Month, in honor of those Texans who helped shape the history of the state of Texas and in recognition of events throughout Texas’s history. Texas History Month shall be regularly observed by appropriate celebrations and activities in public schools to promote interest in and knowledge of Texas history. Gov’t Code 662.102

 

Texas History Timeline

My Texas History Notebook