The Alamo
The Alamo - Remembering Through Education
Help young historians truly remember the Alamo with a comprehensive set of informational text about the Texas Revolution. Complete with important vocabulary, biographies of prominent historical figures, thorough timelines of events,...
The Alamo
The Alamo
Remember the Alamo! Scholars investigate the Battle of San Jacinto during the Texas Revolution. Using models, maps, quotes, biographies, and the Oath of Allegiance, the Alamo comes to life as the stories of those who fought and died in...
The Alamo
The Alamo Then and Now
The Alamo is one of the most famous buildings from the Texas Revolution. But what does it look like today, and how has it changed? Pupils find out more using different interactive modes, including a split-screen and side-by-side version.
The Alamo
The Alamo Then and Now
Reading about the Battle of the Alamo during the Texas revolution is one thing, but has the class seen it? Show them firsthand using an interactive resource. Scholars drag a mouse to view the surroundings of the Alamo in the past and as...
Curated OER
Remember the Alamo
Eighth graders comprehend how the siege of the Alamo and the Texas revolution laid the groundwork for the United States-Mexican War. They discuss how westward expansion led to Texas Independence. Students complete the "Remeber the...
Curated OER
Texas Revolution
Need to know more about Texas's state history and how it gained independence from Mexico? Learn about Stephen Austin's visit with Santa Ana and the reasons Texas went to war with Mexico with an informative slideshow presentation.
The Alamo
A Teacher’s Guide to Antonio LóPez De Santa Anna
Who was Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, and how did he relate to the Texas Revolution? Use an informative resource to find out! By reading primary sources, viewing maps and graphs, and answering short-answer written prompts in handouts,...
Curated OER
"The Lone Star State" Reading Comprehension
In this reading comprehension learning exercise, students read a passage titled "The Lone Star State," then complete 5 multiple choice comprehension questions. An answer key is provided.
Curated OER
The Kansas State Capitol
Second graders research the Kansas state capitol building. In this historical landmark lesson, 2nd graders explore the Kansas state capitol. Over three days students explore the Governor's office, Senate and House of Representatives, and...
Curated OER
The Infamous W Gang & Lonely H
Students remember that the main purpose of reading is to comprehend what they have read as they read a section in their history book with the expectation that they answer questions at the end. They answer comprehension questions using...
Curated OER
Tic Tac Lesson: Learning About America
General information about America is covered in this presentation. There are 4 topical slides, our capital, important places, important people and our country's holidays. This PowerPoint would be a great discussion starter or as...
Lone Star Junction
Lone Star Junction: Remember the Alamo
The complete text of the classic book Remember the Alamo by Amelia E. Barr, which follows the lives of a family living during the Texas Revolution.
PBS
Pbs American Experience: Remember the Alamo
PBS companion site to the documentary film "Remember the Alamo," with much detailed information, interviews, survivor stories, maps, a timeline and reviews of historical facts and events.
Digital History
Digital History: Explorations: Remembering the Alamo
Through the use of primary sources, learn about the battle and people at the Alamo.
Other
The Alamo: The Defenders
A list of all the men who defended the Alamo in 1836. The list can be sorted by clicking on the column headings of name, age, rank, and where each was from. Biographical information is provided for each name, along with a bibliography.
Other
Remember the Alamo! And the People Who Fought There
Lists the names of all the defenders of the Alamo, and points out that the group represented a cross-section of the people of Texas.
Other
The Alamo: The 1836 Battle
A description of the battle of the Alamo, and the significance this event still has in the hearts of Texans.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Remember the Alamo by Amelia E. Barr
The full text of the novel Remember the Alamo by Amelia E. Barr. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.
Open Library of the Internet Archive
Open Library: Remember the Alamo
This ebook version of Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr's Remember The Alamo has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
Other
World History Center: The Alamo
"Remember the Alamo!" The Alamo is a symbol of Texan's heroic resistance in their fight for independence from Mexico. The following is a concise summary of the infamous standoff.
San Jacinto Museum of History
San Jacinto Museum: Commanders in the Field: Sidney Sherman
In this brief biography of Sidney Sherman from the San Jacinto Museum you read about his exploits in the Battle of San Jacinto. He is credited with the uttering the cry, "Remember the Alamo."
Other
Texas Bob: The Fall of the Alamo
These reprinted letters show actual correspondence and tell the story of the fall of the Alamo in early nineteenth century Texas.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Authors: Amelia E. Barr
This site features the author Amelia E. Barr including the full text of seven novels including Prisoners of Conscience and Remember the Alamo.
Other
Ncppr: The Fall of the Alamo 1836
This is a detailed article on the Battle of the Alamo. Read about the events and people associated with it and learn how the Alamo, in the end, fell. This text was originally written by Captain R.M. Potter in 1860.