Primary
PBS

Pbs: Archives of the West: Declaration of the People of Texas: Nov. 7, 1835

For Students 9th - 10th
This document, offered on this PBS website, is the declaration of the people living in Texas objecting to the treatment by Santa Anna and asking for help from the Mexican government.
Primary
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: Texas Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection uses primary sources to explore the Texas Revolution.
Website
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Battle Lost and Won: Detail From Holland's Magazine, March 1918

For Students 9th - 10th
In this cover art, see an example of how the Texas-based women's magazine "Holland" encouraged women to work as part of the war effort during the Great War.
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.
Handout
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: The History of the Integrated Circuit

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed, in-depth history of the Integrated Circuit is provided at this site. The information is complete with biographical information, general history, series of steps, pictures, and additional links.
Handout
History of American Wars

History of American Wars: Texas Independence: Mexican Texas 1821 1836

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the sequence of events in Texas from 1821 to 1836 that led up to the Mexican-American War.
Graphic
Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Texas Geology Map [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A black and white outline map that can be colored in, using the key provided, to show the geologic periods in Texas history. A full color map is available in the Texas Almanac, which is free to download from the main website.
Article
Son of the South

Son of the South: The History of Texas: Spanish Settlement of Texas

For Students 9th - 10th
A well-written synopsis of the Spanish settlement of Texas spanning from the middle of the 17th century to the middle of the 18th century.
Article
Other

Dallas Fed: Gone to Texas: Immigration and the Texas Economy [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive publication describing how Texas immigration has developed throughout rich and varied Texas history.
eBook
Other

Hillcrest High School: Us History: Expansion in Texas [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This chapter covers a time in Texas history during the mid-nineteenth century when Mexico offered land grants to American settlers, but conflict developed over religion and other cultural differences.
Unit Plan
A&E Television

History.com: Spindletop

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Texas' booming oil industry that grew up around the oil field at Spindletop, and how many of the major oil companies in America, including Gulf Oil, Texaco, and Exxon, trace their origins there.
Article
Other

Humanities Texas: Texas Originals: Quanah Parker

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of Comanche chief, Quanah Parker, a notable Native American leader in Texas history.
Website
Texas Parks and Wildlife

Texas Parks and Wildlife: Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The history and significance of Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site are concisely presented by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Article
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Aftermath: League of Women Voters, 1923 Report

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is an 11-page report written by Jessie Daniel Ames, the president of the Texas League of Women Voters, which details the founding of the League of Women Voters and their activities following the ratification of the 19th Amendment.
Article
Other

The Paleontological Research Institution: History of Oil: Spindletop, Pt. 2

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
More information about out how the famous Lucas oil gusher on the Spindletop hill spurred the prolific oil industry in Texas.
Lesson Plan
Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Depression to Prosperity [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 lesson, they read about important events through the 20th century in Texas, answer...
Website
Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Agriculture: Ranching in a Changing Land

For Students 4th - 8th
Looks at the history of agriculture in Texas, from the cattle drives of the past to the mechanization of food production today. One section discusses the major crops that are produced today, and the production and economic figures for each.
Lesson Plan
Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Counties and County Seats [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 look at the history of a Texas county and its courthouse and...
Article
Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: American Indians in Texas

For Students 4th - 8th
Looks at the history of Native Americans living in present-day Texas, and the different tribes that have lived there.
Website
Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Education

For Students 4th - 8th
Looks at the history of public and higher education in Texas, and the establishment of universities there.
Website
Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Elections

For Students 4th - 8th
Presents information about recent and historical elections at the federal. state, and county levels in Texas.
Website
Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Science & Health

For Students 4th - 8th
A collection of articles on science and health topics related to Texas. Includes research using scientific balloons, county health statistics, mineral-water spas, the work of the Southwest Science Institute, science research at...
Lesson Plan
Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Stagecoaching in 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 lesson, they look at stagecoaches and how this mode of transportation compared to other...
Lesson Plan
Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Annexation Debate to State [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 lesson, students examine the significant people involved in the annexation of Texas and...

Other popular searches