Unit Guide: The Texas Elementary Social Studies Collection


As part of the TEKS, elementary social studies instruction helps students build a foundation across the Social Studies strands. But how can teachers find high-quality resources that are both accessible and engaging to elementary learners?

That's why we're pleased to offer The Texas Social Studies Collection.

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Key Takeaways

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Flexible, aligned units
Directly aligned to grades 2-5 Social Studies TEKS and ELPS
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Accessible, engaging content
Sourced from Texas PBS, the Texas Tribune, and more – all leveled and scaffolded so even emerging readers and English Language Learners can access authentic texts
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Cornerstone activities
Including grading rubrics for every unit to help students show what they know about geography, Texas history, and more

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The Texas Elementary Social Studies Collection is available as an add-on to Newsela Social Studies, a teacher favorite for high-interest, high-quality content that exposes students of all grade bands to diverse perspectives and inquiry-based learning opportunities.

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