How to learn Grade 7: Social studies
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills: Social studies, Grade 7
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1. The student uses problem-solving and decision-making skills, working independently and with others. The student is expected to:
- Leadership Styles and Influence: Distinguish different leadership styles (directive, democratic, servant, transformational) and understand when each is appropriate; understand that influence in a group comes with responsibility, and explore the difference between leading through inspiration versus coercion; practise inclusive leadership: actively creating space for quieter voices and diverse perspectives; understand the ethics of influence and the boundary between persuasion and manipulation; explore concepts of consent and coercion in peer relationships; reflect on what kind of influence they want to have in their communities
2. The student understands the structure and functions of government created by the Texas Constitution. The student is expected to:
- Taxes & Public Services: What taxes are and why people pay them; how taxes fund schools, hospitals, roads, and emergency services; that governments decide how to spend tax money