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Curated OER

Learning Empathy Through Art

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students observe the painting, From That Day On, by Ben Shahn, and reflect on the story of the Lucky Dragon. They research and discuss the physical and emotional side effects on the Japanese people after the atomic bomb was dropped.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: San Antonio Missions

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the history of the chain of missions established along the San Antonio River in the 18th century. Links to features of these missions can be found here as well.
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.
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Texas Parks and Wildlife

Texas Parks and Wildlife: History & Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
Texas is rich in history from its early inhabitants through many wars. The Texas Parks and Wildlife highlight the historic sites which carry on the tales of the Lone Star State's past.
Primary
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Goliad Massacre

For Students 9th - 10th
Political infighting among Texas politicians doomed military strength. In this Texas Library site read about the Goliad Massacre, which was a result of that confusion. Click on the maps and documents to seen enlargements. Links are...
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.
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...
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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...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Parallel Histories: Texas

For Students 9th - 10th
Spanish and English text on Spanish interest, exploration and settlement of Texas. Includes primary and secondary source material.
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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.
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Other

Republican Party of Texas: About the Party

For Students 9th - 10th
An outline of what the Republican Party of Texas represents. Includes structure, mission, beliefs, the primary process, conventions and delegates, and party rules. There are links throughout to additional materials and to instructional...
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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...
Article
Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Spanish Texas

For Students 9th - 10th
Get an idea of what Spanish Texas was like during the development of what is now the Lone Star state. Thea area highlighted was situated on the border of Spain's North American empire.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Education Agency: The Latest Tea News

For Students 9th - 10th
News from the Texas Education Agency, the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education. The mission of TEA is to provide leadership, guidance, and resources to help schools meet the educational needs of all students.
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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...
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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 lesson, they learn about the history of Spanish missions in Texas.
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...
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Apollo Moon Missions Time Line

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A time line of the Apollo space missions.
Article
Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Francisco Hidalgo

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the work and life of Francisco Hidalgo, the most patient and persistent advocate of missions among the Indians of East Texas.
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Other

Texas Association for Bilingual Education (Tabe)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
TABE "is a state advocacy organization for the rights of language minority children." Its site acquaints the viewer with the organization's mission and membership ("local school districts, university student groups, and Parent...
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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.
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Texas: Mission Concepcion

For Students 9th - 10th
An image of the Mission Concepcion.
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Other

Texas Tech University: Vietnam Center and Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
The mission of the Vietnam Project is to support and encourage research and education regarding all aspects of the American Vietnam experience. This research site now features an online archive, oral histories, teacher resources, and more.
Article
University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas Mc Donald Observatory: Mars

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover interesting facts about Mars, the furthest planet from the sun.

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