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TEKS Grade 10 Social Studies

Complete guide to 31 Knowledge & Skills statements and 119 Student Expectations. Codified at 19 TAC §113.43 · Adopted 2022

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Complete TEKS Standards for Grade 10 Social Studies

Every Knowledge & Skills statement (K&S) below is followed by its specific Student Expectations. These are the official Texas Education Agency standards — extracted verbatim from TAC Chapter 113 (Adopted 2022). Click any standard for upcoming animated lessons.

113.43(d)(1) History

The student understands traditional historical points of reference in world history. The student is expected to:

113.43(d)(3) History

The student understands the contributions and influence of classical civilizations from 500 BC to AD 600 on subsequent civilizations. The student is expected to:

113.43(d)(4) History

The student understands how, after the collapse of classical empires, new political, economic, and social systems evolved and expanded from 600 to 1450. The student is expected to:

113.43(d)(7) History

The student understands the causes and impact of increased global interaction from 1450 to 1750. The student is expected to:

113.43(d)(8) History

The student understands the causes and the global impact of the Industrial Revolution and European imperialism from 1750 to 1914. The student is expected to:

113.43(d)(9) History

The student understands the causes and effects of major political revolutions between 1750 and 1914. The student is expected to:

113.43(d)(10) History

The student understands the causes and impact of World War I. The student is expected to:

113.43(d)(12) History

The student understands the causes and impact of World War II. The student is expected to:

113.43(d)(13) History

The student understands the impact of major events associated with the Cold War and independence movements. The student is expected to:

113.43(d)(14) History

The student understands the development and use of radical Islamic terrorism in the second half of the 20th century and the early 21st century. The student is expected to:

113.43(d)(15) Geography

The student understands the impact of geographic factors on major historic events and processes. The student is expected to:

113.43(d)(17) Economics

The student understands the historical origins of contemporary economic systems and the benefits of free enterprise in world history. The student is expected to:

113.43(d)(19) Government

The student understands how contemporary political systems have developed from earlier systems of government. The student is expected to:

113.43(d)(20) Citizenship

The student understands the significance of political choices and decisions made by individuals, groups, and nations throughout history. The student is expected to:

113.43(d)(21) Citizenship

The student understands the historical development of significant legal and political concepts related to the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. The student is expected to:

113.43(d)(22) Culture

The student understands the history and relevance of major religious and philosophical traditions. The student is expected to:

113.43(d)(24) Culture

The student understands how the development of ideas has influenced institutions and societies. The student is expected to:

113.43(d)(26) Science, technology, and society

The student understands how major scientific and mathematical discoveries and technological innovations affected societies prior to 1750. The student is expected to:

113.43(d)(27) Science, technology, and society

The student understands how major scientific and mathematical discoveries and technological innovations have affected societies from 1750 to the present. The student is expected to:

113.43(d)(28) Social studies skills

The student understands how historians use historiography to interpret the past and applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of valid sources, including technology. The student is expected to:

113.43(d)(30) Social studies skills

The student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms. The student is expected to:

113.43(d)(31) Social studies skills

The student uses problem-solving and decision-making skills, working independently and with others. The student is expected to: