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Competency 001 (Social Science Instruction)

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

Vertical Alignment

Social Studies Terminology

Stages of Cognitive Development

Instructional Practices

Technology in the Classroom

Instructional Strategies

Promoting Students' Use of Social Science Skills

Social Science Disciplines

Interdisciplinary Instruction

Assessments

Practical Applications of Social Science Issues

Maps

Communicating With the Community

Competency 001 Quiz

Competency 002 (History)

Texas History

Individuals that Shaped History

Native Americans

Causes and Effects of Colonization and Exploration

Factors Affecting the Development of Societies

Communities

Culture

Innovations

Historical Information and How it Relates to Other Disciplines

Historical Research Questions and Judgments

Historical Research

Sources

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Communicating Historical Information

Analyzing Historical Information

Chronology

Interpreting the Past

Foundations of Representative Government in the US

Westward Expansion

Sectionalism and the Civil War

The Civil War and Reconstruction

Reform Movements in Texas and the United States

Boom and Bust Cycles in Texas Industries

Important Individuals in the 20th and 21st Centuries

Historical Events

Competency 002 Quiz

Humans and the Environment

Physical Environmental Characteristics

Science and Technology, the Economy, Environment, and Resources

Maps and Map Elements

Concepts of Culture

Contributions of Different Groups

Effects of Race, Gender, and Status

Customs and Celebrations

Relationships Among Cultures

How People Meet Basic Needs

Roles of the Family

Diversity and Unity

Using Social Sciences in Other Disciplines

Research Questions and Judgments

Research and Information

Sources

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Communicating Geographic and Cultural Information

Analyzing Data

Understanding Populations

Institutions

Oral Traditions, Stories, Art, and Music in the Social Sciences

Relationship Between Art and Time

Religion, Philosophy, and Culture

How Science and Technology Changes Affect Events

Competency 004 (Economics)

How People Meet Basic Needs in Different Cultures

Economic Concepts

Economic Systems

Free Enterprise

Supply and Demand

Work and Economic Activities

Measuring Economic Activity

Government Regulation and Taxation

Economic History

Economic Interdependence

Competency 004 Quiz

Competency 005 (Government and Citizenship)

Origins of Democracy

Rules and Laws

Structure and Functions of Government

Political Documents

Governments in Colonial America and Early Development of Texas

Political Processes

Types of Government

Changing the Constitution

Democratic Process

Leadership

Customs, Symbols, and Landmarks

Rights, Responsibilities, and Freedoms in Democracy

Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens and Non-Profit Groups

How Rights and Responsibilities Differ in Various Societies

Full Length Sample Test for the Social Studies Portion of the TExES Core Subjects EC-6 291 Exam

Test for the Social Studies TExES Core Subjects EC-6 291