In this cattle trails study guide worksheet, students read about the American West. Students read 4 sections of information.

In this online interactive reading comprehension activity, students respond to 5 multiple choice questions based on Antigone. Students may submit their answers to be scored on this timed quiz.

In this social studies worksheet, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. Spelling skills are worked on.

In this cattle industry worksheet, students read about the industry and Joseph McCoy. A series of level 1-4 activities comprises page 2 of the worksheet.

Seventh graders examine how the Plains Indians vied with white commercial buffalo hunters for the millions of Great Plains buffalo. They create an illustrated broadside supporting the interests of either the Indians or the commercial...

What do you need to cite, and how can you avoid plagiarizing? This presentation is aimed at beginning writers, and it details some of the ways people plagiarize (even accidentally) and what sort of information needs to be cited. The...

Students view an illustration of the destruction of a salt factory. They analyze the photograph to learn more about the salt works. Students discuss what they have learned.

Recover sunken treasure with this interactive PowerPoint! Break your class into two teams: the divers and the surfers. They'll work together to answer 20 multiple choice questions, reviewing major events that occurred during the 1800s....

Students listen to a summary of the life of Mary Bethune. They read or listen to an excerpt from an interview with Mary Bethune. They discuss the differences between the transcript and the draft of the biography.

Students draw three cattle trails that passed through Indian Territory, using a written description of the trails and will create a diary of trail life. Students research a historical trail as assigned. Students share their information...

Students read the novel "Selavi". They relate the story to their own experiences. They also make predictions as they read the story. They research a specific aspect of Haiti once they have finished reading.

A comprehensive 36-page history of the Civil War in Texas. Includes numerous images, maps, primary documents, profiles of leading figures, a timeline, and information about battles. Specific topics are addressed, such as the cotton...

An activity guide where young scholars refer to the Texas Almanac, which is free to download, for information needed to complete assigned tasks. In this lesson, students examine the Secession, the Civil War, and Reconstruction to learn...

An overview of how Texas fared in the Civil War and during Reconstruction. Includes links to related videos and lesson plans.

Describes the battle and skirmishes that took place at Palmito Ranch, which was the final land battle of the Civil War. Includes links to articles on the battle, and biographies of the Union Commander, Col. Theodore H. Barrett, and the...

The system of frontier forts in Texas was established to protect Anglo settlers as well as those moving on westward. This article details the observations of Lt. Col. William Grigsby Freeman, who set out in 1853 to inspect a series of...

A teacher guide designed to support a visit to the Bullock Museum, but can be used on its own using available resources. Includes information, discussion questions, activities, and worksheets. This module looks at Texas from the time of...

Looks at what life was like in Texas during the Civil War. Discusses the issue of slavery, military conscription, frontier defense, the role of women, the role of slaves, how the blockade affected exports to the South, and the...

Read the story of the birth and demise of the cattle drives in Texas after the Civil War as the country expanded westward.

Extensive information about the Battle of Fort Sumter. Includes maps, battle facts, biographies of the commanders, articles, historical resources, historic images, and even a 3-D photo presentation (which requires special 3-D glasses).

A short description of the Second Battle of Sabine Pass. Includes links to a variety of resources, including articles, a battle map, images of the battlefield, biographies of the commanders, and more.

Detailed analysis of how Reconstruction unfolded in Texas after the Civil War, and the many problems and sources of conflict that arose.

A very interesting map that shows the area under Union control in 1861 and the subsequent land lost by the Confederacy to the Union year by year. From the Perry-Castenada Collection.

As part of a larger site about life in Texas during the Civil War is this article about those who disagreed with Texas' joining the Confederacy. Read about the price paid by the estimated 30 per cent who dissented.