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Texas History

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Students explore the history of Texas. Through researching factual books and folktales, students share their information about Texas. They discuss the Trail of Tears, Davy Crockett, the flags of Texas, and Sam Houston. Students write a compare/contrast essay to explore the differences between the folktales and truth. Through discussion and written essays, students identify the way Sam Houston and Mirabeau Lamar dealt with the Indians.

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davy crockett, native americans, sam houston, texas

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davy crockett, indian, sam houston, texas, social studies
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Grade
6th - 10th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
14 days
Instructional Strategy
Research

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