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Notable "Texans" of the Texas Revolution Lesson PlanNotable "Texans" of the Texas Revolution Lesson Plan
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6th - 8th
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Social Studies & History
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2007
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Notable "Texans" of the Texas Revolution

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Students investigate why and how certain historical figures became famous in relation to the Texas Revolution. They view and discuss a variety of images, then in small groups record the names of individuals involved in the Texas Revolution. Independently students research one person from the Texas Revolution and create a poster presentation.

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