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Unit 1: Missions of Texas Assessment
Level 2 Humanities
Criterion C: Skills: Map Analysis
TEK 7.8a-create and interpret thematic maps/charts representing various
aspects of Texas during 19th, 20th and 21st century
7.8b analyze and interpret geographic distributions/patterns in Texas during
19th, 20th and 21st century
Achievement Level Assignment Descriptor
9-10 Student uses exceptional investigational skills and map analysis to
make connections above and beyond grade level regarding the locations and
patterns of the Spanish Missions of Texas with no more than 1 error.
7-8 Student use strong investigational skills and map analysis to make
connections regarding the locations and patterns of the Spanish Missions of
Texas with no more than 3 errors.
5-6 Students uses average investigational skills and map analysis to make
connections regarding the locations and patterns of the Spanish Missions of
Texas with no more than 5 errors.
3-4 Student uses below average investigational skills and map analysis to
make connections regarding the locations and patterns of the Spanish Missions
of Texas with no more than 7 errors.
1-2 Student uses minimal investigative skills and map skills to to make
connections regarding the locations and patterns of the Spanish Missions of
Texas with more than 7 errors.
0 The student does not reach a standard described by any of the
descriptors given above.
1. What is the name of the 1st Spanish mission established in Texas?
2. Which major natural region was the 1st Spanish mission located in?
3. What is the name of the 1st Spanish mission established in eastern
Texas?
4. Which major natural region was the 1st eastern Texas Spanish mission
located in?
5. What was the name of the only French settlement in Texas?
6. What year was La Bahia established?
7. Name a Spanish mission on the Rio Grande River.
8. Give one example of a pattern you see on your Spanish mission map.
(relationship between missions and the geography)
9. Why do you think Spain established several missions in and near
present day San Antonio?
10. Why do you think Spain established several missions in eastern T
