Texas TEKS 4.14.A
The Standard
explain the meaning of various patriotic symbols and landmarks of Texas, including the six flags that flew over Texas, the Alamo, and the San Jacinto Monument
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Social Studies
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students identify the six national flags that have flown over Texas and connect each one to a period of Texas history. They explain what the Alamo and San Jacinto Monument commemorate and why Texans remember them.
What Mastery Looks Like
- Given an image, students correctly name each flag or landmark and describe its historical meaning. They explain that the Alamo was a Texas defeat and San Jacinto led to Texas independence.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may think all six flags flew over Texas at the same time or represent current governments. They often confuse the outcomes of the Alamo and San Jacinto or assume both were Texas victories.
How to Assess It
- Show images of one of the six flags, the Alamo, and the San Jacinto Monument. Ask students to name each and write one sentence explaining its meaning.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Give pairs flag and landmark cards to place on a timeline, then add one note explaining each symbol’s Texas connection.
Ask students to write: Why do Texans remember both the Alamo and San Jacinto, even though the battle outcomes differed?
Play a matching relay where teams pair each flag or landmark image with its name, historical period, and meaning.
Use an online Texas map to locate the Alamo and San Jacinto Monument, then plan a two-stop history tour.
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Related Standards
- 1.13.C
identify anthems and mottoes of Texas and the United States;
- 4.14.C
recite and explain the meaning of the Pledge to the Texas Flag; and
- K.9.A
identify the United States flag and the Texas state flag;
- 1.13.A
explain state and national patriotic symbols, including the United States and Texas flags, the Liberty Bell, the Statue of Liberty, and the Alamo;
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