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Oral History

For Teachers K - 4th
Young scholars interview a Native Elder to learn about oral history and cold weather. In this weather lesson, students ask an Elder about the coldest day they remember in their community and complete two worksheets for the topic.
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RISE AND REVIEW

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars work in small groups to brainstorm responses to teacher posed questions as a means of review and present their Interview Projects. They present certain inventions, inventors, and scientific discoveries.
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Inventions of the 19th Century

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore inventions that have been created since the nineteenth century.
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Ecoregions of Texas

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders discuss why hunter-gatherers might have favored certain areas in which to live. In pairs, they research specific regions to examine in depth. Students present their eco-region vegetation findings (in this case Central...
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Architecture: The Badge of Identity for Our Society

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners prepare a "camera's-eye" view of the local architecture and then analyze their findings from an historical perspective.