Texas TEKS 1.1

1.1 is a TEKS knowledge and skills statement. These are the student expectations under it.

• 1.1.A

  describe the origins of customs, holidays, and celebrations of the community, state, and nation such as Constitution Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day

• 1.1.B

  compare the observance of holidays and celebrations.

01

What Students Need to Do

Students explain why familiar community, Texas, and national customs, holidays, and celebrations began. They compare how two celebrations are observed, naming one similarity and one difference.

02

What Mastery Looks Like

A student can match a holiday to its historical reason and describe a common way people observe it. The student can compare two celebrations without saying one is better.

03

Common Misconceptions

Students may confuse a holiday's origin with current activities, such as fireworks or parades. They may think every family observes holidays the same way. They may also confuse honoring veterans with celebrating military battles.

04

How to Assess It

Give students picture cards for Independence Day and Veterans Day. Ask, "Why did each begin, and how are their observances alike and different?"

1. 01

   Have pairs sort symbol and activity cards onto mats labeled Constitution Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day, then explain each choice.

2. 02

   Ask, "Why do people celebrate Independence Day, and how might two families observe it differently?" Students draw and label their answers.

3. 03

   Play a matching game with holiday cards, origin cards, and observance cards, asking students to explain each completed set.

4. 04

   Send home a celebration interview sheet asking students to record why a family or community celebration occurs and what people do.

• 2.1

  History. The student understands the historical significance of landmarks and celebrations in the community, state, and nation. The student is expected to:

• 2.12

  Culture. The student understands ethnic and/or cultural celebrations. The student is expected to:

• K.11

  Culture. The student understands the importance of family traditions. The student is expected to:

• K.1

  History. The student understands that holidays are celebrations of special events. The student is expected to: