Texas TEKS 3.6.D

Social Studies3rd GradeEconomics

The Standard

identify individuals, past and present, such as Henry Ford and Sam Walton who have started new businesses.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Social Studies

Teacher's field guide

What Students Need to Do: Students name people who created businesses and match each person to the correct company or product. They recognize examples from the past and present, including Henry Ford and Sam Walton.
What Mastery Looks Like: A student can identify Henry Ford as the founder of Ford Motor Company and Sam Walton as the founder of Walmart. The student can also identify a current or local business founder.
Common Misconceptions: Students may think Henry Ford invented the automobile or that Sam Walton started every retail store. They may confuse starting a business with managing, working at, or advertising one.
How to Assess It: Exit ticket: Match Henry Ford, Sam Walton, and Sara Blakely to Ford Motor Company, Walmart, and Spanx, then circle the person living today.

Lesson moves

Give pairs photo, name, and company cards for Henry Ford, Sam Walton, and a local business owner to match on a timeline.
Ask, “How did Henry Ford or Sam Walton turn an idea into a business?” and have students cite two details.
Play Business Founder Bingo using founder pictures as calls and company names or products on student boards.
Invite a neighborhood shop owner to explain how the business began, then have students add the owner to a class founder chart.

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