redrdr03

Students are given 8 profiles of potential settlers to join Austin's Old 300. They must accept or deny each person and justify the reason for each. Two of the profiles are REAL (Jane Long and Alexander Hodge) This is critical thinking, using application and simulation.

One subject lesson plan. Includes format for TEKS objectives, ELPS and Fundamental 5 lesson features. I use for middle school single subject, but could be modified. I print 2 sided and hole punch for a binder of lesson plans

To be used in the Age of Contact unit. Covers basic information about the European explorers in Texas.

Using the TEKS 7.2c, 7.8a, 7.8b, and 7.21b Spanish Colonial Era activity to consider the influences of the missions and the issues with settlement. Looking to make sure kids know that you didn't want to settle too close to French-Louisiana, you needed water resources. Also the needs of a self-sustaining mission.

Notes to summarize the significance of the primary leaders at the Alamo. Can be cut apart to add to a notebook, and there is a summary on the side for a quick check grade

This is a quick 5 step summary for basic text mapping. Print and cut to add into any interactive notebook. Excellent for Social Studies and Science classrooms.

Unit 1 Natural Texas and its People, simple quiz to assess general understanding of this unit. Use after introducing native groups

Open response- critical writing quiz about the Spanish Missions in Texas. Use with Spanish Colonial Unit

A quick and easy way to get kids talking to adults about the events of 9/11. So many of our kids don't have a memory, or were even born in 2001...I use it as extra credit, feel free to modify.

A note page to organize the important features of the natural regions of Texas. Print one for each region then complete. The empty box can contain an illustration or map to highlight the region.

This is used the first unit of the year in my class as an easy way to teach organization and basic composition. The thesis is in the first box, built for the students. This process is usually done as a group, then transferred onto notebook paper as a final draft.

Use with primary or even secondary sources. It says document, but we have used with artwork as well.

Use in the middle of the Revolution and Republic Unit. Fill in the blank and multiple choice Includes bonus: George Hockley--led the cannon "Twin Sisters" at the battle

A quick check for basic understanding of the Articles of Confederation and its weaknesses. Correlated to the TEKS for 8th grade 8.4c, 8.15b

Diagram key features of the Spanish Mission system. Concludes with a sentence frame to encourage critical writing. In Texas history, use with the Spanish Colonial Unit.

A quick and easy review of textbook or notebook information about European exploration in Texas.

To be used during the Spanish Colonial Unit. Basic 5 question quiz to review and assess knowledge of the era. Spanish colonies in Texas

Use with Revolution and Republic Unit. Basic knowledge of causes and sequence of events between the Fredonian Rebellion and San Jacinto.

Adapted from reading on ellisisland.org. Can be used in conjuction with the Ellis Island website. Reading summary, vocabulary, great for use as a preview or focus item.

Simple note page to organize significance of European explorers and their influence in Texas.