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U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro (TX - 20th) BIO PPT

U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro (TX - 20th) BIO PPT preview
U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro (TX - 20th) BIO PPT preview
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Biography presentation cover identifying Joaquin Castro as the U.S. representative for Texas’ 20th district
Opening slide of the biography presentation
Biography slide introducing Joaquin Castro’s Texas congressional district and September 16, 1974, birthdate
Slide 2: Congressional district and birthdate
Biography slide explaining that Joaquin Castro’s first name is pronounced “Whah-keen,” alongside his portrait
Slide 3: Pronunciation of Joaquin’s name
Biography slide on Joaquin Castro’s Mexican American background and San Antonio birthplace, with a Texas map
Slide 4: Heritage and birthplace
Biography slide introducing Castro’s identical twin, Julián, and his service as San Antonio mayor and HUD secretary
Slide 5: Twin brother Julián Castro
Biography slide about Castro’s mother, Maria “Rosie” Castro, and her role in establishing La Raza Unida in 1970
Slide 6: Mother’s political activism
Biography slide covering Castro’s Thomas Jefferson High School years, skipped sophomore year, and 1992 graduation
Slide 7: High school education
Biography slide on Castro’s Stanford education, 1996 degree in political science and communications, and student senate
Slide 8: Stanford education and student government
Biography slide describing Castro’s White House internship during Bill Clinton’s presidency while at Stanford
Slide 9: White House internship
Biography slide detailing the Castro brothers’ entry to Harvard Law School in 1997 and Juris Doctor degrees in 2000
Slide 10: Harvard Law School
Attributes
Subject

Social Studies, History, History: USA, Government

Grades

Not Grade Specific

Types

Teacher Tools, Presentations

File

PDF

Editable
No
Author
Mr. Matthews Teacher Store
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About This Product

Introducing a 45-page biography PowerPoint about U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro. This informative presentation details Castro's background, education, career, political experience, and accomplishments. It covers his birthdate, birth city, high school and college details, as well as his time serving in the Texas State House from 2003-2013 before being elected as a U.S. Representative from Texas' 20th congressional district in 2013, a position he still holds. This concise yet thorough resource can be used as a supplemental teaching tool for government, history, and social studies courses to help students learn more about a key Hispanic political figure. The content is written clearly at a 7th-8th grade reading level for easy integration into middle school classrooms in whole group, small group, or independent settings.

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joaquin castro biography government social studies history

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