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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Chapter 13: Introduction to Money and Banking

For Students 11th - 12th
In this chapter, you will learn about the following: Defining money by its functions; Measuring money-currency; M1, and M2; The role of banks; and How banks create money.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Visiting the Rich History of Geometry Using the Ti 92

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students study various geometric theorems.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: The History Behind the Atom

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This StudyCard activity enables students to review the key contributions by scientists and philosophers towards are current understanding of the atom. It also allows students to review characteristics of the major atomic models.
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Other

Texas Military Forces Museum: Pictoral History of 36th Division in World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
A compilation of interesting photos from World War II, European Theater. Pictures include action in Italy, France, Germany, and Austria.
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eSkeletons

University of Texas at Austin: E Skeletons: Comparative Anatomy

For Students 9th - 10th
Select a specimen to study. Click on specific parts of the specimen's skeleton, choose the bone and the view to examine the bones in detail.
Handout
Digital History

Digital History: The Clinton Presidency

For Students 9th - 10th
Short, but comprehensive, synopsis of Clinton's two terms as president. Included in the article is the 1992 campaign, successful and controversial legislation, and the scandals that would eventually become part of his presidential legacy.
Interactive
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: United States History Map: The Nation Expands

For Students 9th - 10th
After examining a map showing the expansion of the United States, click to read about each addition to the country and see where that addition is. Play Expansion Concentration to test your skills.
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History Celebrities: David (Davy) Crockett

For Students 9th - 10th
This website contains a great biography on the life of Davy Crockett. It contains a wealth of information on his childhood, his personal life, his love of hunting, his political career, and his involvement in the Battle of the Alamo.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: "American Blood on American Soil"

For Students 5th - 8th
President James Polk's desire was for the United States to stretch from sea to shining sea. See what happened when his overatures to Mexico to buy the land north of the Rio Grande River were spurned. Take a brief vote to see if Polk was...
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Bullock Texas State History Museum

Bullock Museum: Chapter Nine: Ranching Heritage [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 8th
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 the history of ranching...
Unit Plan
Bullock Texas State History Museum

Bullock Museum: Chapter Ten: Resources and Climates [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 8th
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 the challenges Texans...
Primary
Lone Star Junction

Lone Star Junction: Guide to Life and Literature of the Southwest

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete text of the 1952 version of this book by J. Frank Dobie. Chapters are thematic collections of annotated lists of books on different aspects of Southwestern culture and history, e.g., Texas Rangers, mountain men, and the Pony...
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Bullock Texas State History Museum

Bullock Museum: Chapter Eight: Civil War to Centennial [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 8th
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...
Unit Plan
Bullock Texas State History Museum

Bullock Museum: Chapter Six: The Road to Independence [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 8th
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. The module looks at Texas in 1835-1836,...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Alibates Flint Quarries, the only national monument located in Texas, is home to roughly 700 flint quarries. Peruse this resource and uncover its rich history, the culture, the significance of the Alibates flint and more.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Alibates Flint Quarries, the only national monument located in Texas, is home to roughly 700 flint quarries. Peruse this resource and uncover its rich history, the culture, the significance of the Alibates flint and more.
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Other

King Ranch: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is the official website for King Ranch - 825,000 acres of farm and ranchland. Enjoy the pictures, history, and current happenings of this Texas icon.
Primary
Lone Star Junction

Lone Star Junction: Remember the Alamo

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Big Bend

For Students 9th - 10th
Deemed more than just a desert, Big Bend is indeed that! Find excellent narrative on the history and culture of this incredible park as well as notes on nature and science. Be sure to click on Visitor Photo Gallery for stunning views.
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Bullock Texas State History Museum

Bullock Museum: Women Airforce Service Pilots (Wasp)

For Students 9th - 10th
Join in the sharing of Texas history through campfire stories, and find out how the Women Airforce Service Pilots changed the face of military history.
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Bullock Texas State History Museum

Bullock Museum: Artifact Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
A database of artifacts and articles related to Texas and its history. The artifacts are in different museums, or you can restrict your search to the Bullock Museum. You can search by time period from BCE to the present day, and by type...
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University of Texas at Austin

Dolph Briscoe Center for American Hist.: Henry B. Gonzalez Voice of the People

For Students 9th - 10th
An exhibition on the life and accomplishments of Henry B. Gonzalez, a highly respected Congressman from San Antonio, Texas. The exhibit includes a lengthy bibliography, a video, photographs, documents, a section on his interactions with...
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Exploring Borderlands: Americo Paredes

For Students 9th - 10th
This passage highlights the contemporary contributions to Chicano history and culture by Americo Paredes, through various mediums. Click on "Americo Paredes Activities" for related artifacts and activities.
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Other

The Alamo

For Students 9th - 10th
The online home of historic site of the Mission San Antonio de Valero, commonly known as the Alamo, includes a multimedia introduction, an extensive history of the battle and the mission, and educational resources.

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