Lesson Plan
Curated OER

National Park Service: San Antonio Missions: Spanish Influence in Texas

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A short and interesting article explaining the Spanish influence of the missions of Texas. There is an extensive lesson plan included as well.
Lesson Plan
Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Spanish Missions of Texas [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 8th
An activity guide where students refer to the Texas Almanac, which is free to download, for information needed to complete assigned tasks. In this instructional activity, students are asked to research Spanish missions in Texas, and...
Lesson Plan
Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Spanish Missions of Texas [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 8th
An activity guide where students refer to the Texas Almanac, which is free to download, for information needed to complete assigned tasks. In this instructional activity, they learn about the history of Spanish missions in Texas.
Handout
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Hard Road to Texas 1836 1845: Spanish Texas

For Students 9th - 10th
Texas was home to a "clash of three European empires" long before it became part of the United States. How did the Spanish claim Texas, and how was Spain outed by the Mexicans? Read about it all in this article, and check out related...
Unit Plan
Texas Public Broadcasting

Texas Pbs: Texas Our Texas: Spanish Colonial 1689 1821

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the struggle between the native tribes and the Spanish missionaries during the Spanish Colonial era in Texas from 1690 until 1821.
Article
Other

Texas Beyond History: Before Mission Dolores

For Students 9th - 10th
A written history of the Spanish mission, Dolores, which is now the modern town of San Augustine in East Texas.
Article
Other

Texas Indians: The Texas Apaches

For Students 9th - 10th
This article details the history and way of life of the Apaches in Texas. It describes their interactions with the Spanish explorers, how they were treated like slaves at the Spanish missions, and how their resentment drove them to...
Website
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Native American Relations in Texas: Spanish & Mexican Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
How were the Native Americans of Texas affected by the Spanish rule from 1716 to 1821? How did Indian life change when Texas was led by Stephen F. Austin? This article addresses the relations between Indians and white settlers, as well...
Lesson Plan
Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Colonial Texas [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 8th
An activity guide where students refer to the Texas Almanac, which is free to download, for information needed to complete assigned tasks. In this activity, students research the people who were involved in early Spanish missions, and...
Website
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Mission Possible: Spy a Book! (Bilingual Resources)

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Explore history, culture, adventures, spies, secret codes, and mysteries through this collection literary activities and resources. Includes poems, clip art, and ideas for crafts.
Graphic
Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Texas: Alamo

For Students 9th - 10th
Former mission and fortress compound; now a museum; built by the Spanish Empire in the 18th century; later used as a fortress in the 19th century; scene of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo.