Texas History

About this curriculum

Build a meaningful connection to the Lone Star State with this Texas state history curriculum for grades 4-6. Designed for families seeking a rich, literature-based approach to Texas homeschool social studies, this course helps students explore the people, events, geography, and culture that shaped Texas—while meeting Texas state history requirements for upper elementary grades. At the heart of this Texas state history curriculum are carefully selected living books that immerse students in powerful stories—from Native American tribes in Texas and Spanish exploration to the Texas Revolution, the Republic of Texas, statehood, the Civil War, the cattle drive era, and beyond. Through engaging narratives, students develop compassion, historical understanding, and a lasting appreciation for their state while also learning elements of literary analysis such as characterization, setting, point of view, and other literary devices. Students learn to identify and map the four physical regions of Texas, along with significant rivers, cities, and landforms. Weekly lessons stre…