Books in Texas Experience series

In 1933 the legislature passed a law establishing rules for the proper display of the flag and providing for a pledge to the flag: "Honor the Texas Flag of 1836; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one and indivisible." The pledge erroneously referred to the 1836 national flag, known as David G. Burnet's flag, instead of the Lone Star Flag. Senator Searcy Bracewell introduced a bill to correct this error in 1951, but the legislature did not delete the words "of 1836" until 1965."The pledge was again amended by House Bill 1034 during the 80th Legislature with the addition of "one state under God." The revised wording became effective on June 15, 2007. This colorful 11” x 17” poster is printed on 10 pt. one-side durable cover stock.

Modeled after the popular TV game show; features categories like state History, Geography, Exploration, People, Statehood, State Attractions, and lots more. Each category lists educational and entertaining answers--the student gives the correct question. Includes approximately 30 categories and 150 answers and questions. Kids love the Jeopardy-style format! This reproducible book features categories of your state to build quick-thinking skills. The categories includes missions, animals, landmarks, flag facts, ancestors, politics, settlers, statehood, trivia, first, potpourri and more.

This 180 day, reproducible Social Studies Daily Workbook will introduce your students to fun, fascinating, and fast facts about their state. Each day, your class will learn valuable information to supplement the social studies curriculum. Skills covered in these daily lessons include reading comprehension, basic math computation, spelling, and new vocabulary words. This book is divided into 36 weekly sections. Topics covered include state basics, geography, history, people, and government. Every Friday is a 'Fun Friday' where students can dive into word searches, mazes, puzzles and other activities that stimulate their imagination!

The Famous People in Texas Photo Pack includes 12 photos or pictures.The photo packs are perfect for:• Writing Projects• Biography Projects• Graphic Timelines• Bulletin Boards• State Studies• Learning Centers• Classroom Decoration• And More! The 12 historical photos/pictures for the Texas Photo Pack includes:• RENÉ ROBERT CAVALIER, SIEUR DE LA SALLE, French Explorer• STEPHEN F. AUSTIN, Known as “The Father of Texas” • SAM HOUSTON, First President of the Republic of Texas• ANTONIO LÓPEZ DE SANTA ANNA, Military Officer and President of Mexico• JAMES BOWIE, Frontiersman and Leader in the Texas Revolution• WILLIAM B. TRAVIS, Leader in the Texas Revolution• CHARLES GOODNIGHT, Trailblazing Texas Cattleman• SCOTT JOPLIN, Composer and Pianist• BESSIE COLEMAN, First African American Female Pilot• AUDIE MURPHY, Hero of World War II• BARBARA JORDAN, Politician and Civil Rights Leader• U.S. PRESIDENTS, ThFREE U.S. Presidents from TexasThis FREE Online Teacher's Guide for State Photo Packs is 9 pages. The Teacher’s Guide provides ideas for two basic ways to use the photo packs: Classroom Display and Learning Activities. Click to download the FREE Online Teacher's Guide for State Photo Packs.

One of the most popular misconceptions about American Indians is that they are all the same-one homogenous group of people who look alike, speak the same language, and share the same customs and history. Nothing could be further from the truth! This book gives kids an A-Z look at the Native Americans that shaped their state's history. From tribe to tribe, there are large differences in clothing, housing, life-styles, and cultural practices. Help kids explore Native American history by starting with the Native Americans that might have been in their very own backyard! Some of the activities include crossword puzzles, fill in the blanks, and decipher the code.

The perfect reference guide for students in grades 3 and up - or anyone! This handy, easy-to-use reference guide is divided into seven color-coded sections which includes Texas basic facts, geography, history, people, places, nature and miscellaneous information. Each section is color coded for easy recognition. This Pocket Guide comes with complete and comprehensive facts ALL about Texas. Riddles, recipes, and surprising facts make this guide a delight! Texas Basics section explores your state's symbols and their special meaning. Texas Geography section digs up the what's where in Texas. Texas History section is like traveling through time to some of Texas's greatest moments. Texas People section introduces you to famous personalities and your next-door neighbors. Texas Places section shows you where you might enjoy your next family vacation. Texas Nature section tells what Mother Nature gave to Texas. Texas Miscellaneous section describes the real fun stuff ALL about Texas.

I’m Reading About Texas is a 48-page colorful book that helps students learn what makes Texas unique. I’m Reading about Texas helps early readers learn fun and interesting facts about Texas. The colorful illustrations, bold, vibrant art, kid-friendly text and photographs help bring the state to life. I’m Reading About Texas topics include:Native AmericansExplorersSettlementStatehoodFlagCapitalSealNicknameBordersPresidentPeopleBirdFlowerTreeInsectBeachesMountainsRiversLandmarkAgricultureSportsClaim to FameGlossaryAnd More!

The Texas Primary Sources is a pack of 20 primary source documents that are relevant to the history in Texas. We have created a FREE Online Teacher’s Guide for Primary Sources to help you to teach primary sources more effectively and use creative strategies for integrating primary source materials into your classroom. This FREE Online Teacher's Guide for Primary Sources is 15 pages. It includes teacher tools, student handouts, and student worksheets. Click to download the FREE Online Teacher's Guide for Primary Sources.The Texas Primary Sources will help your students build common core skills including: • Analysis• Critical Thinking• Point of View• Compare and Contrast• Order of Events• And Much More! Perfect for gallery walks and literature circles! Great research and reference materials! The Texas Primary Sources are: 1. Texas Declaration of Independence – formal declaration of independence of the Republic of Texas from Mexico during the Texas Revolution – 18362. Painting depicting the Fall of the Alamo – 18443. Portrait of General Antonio L"pez de Santa Anna – 18474. Photograph of Susanna Dickinson, survivor of the Battle of the Alamo – mid 1800s5. Print of Sam Houston, first President of the Republic of Texas – 18526. Map of the Texas coast showing points of occupation of expedition under Union Major General N. P. Banks – November 18637. Patent drawing for Joseph Glidden’s improvement to barbed wire – 18748. Photograph of Texas Rangers Company D, Realitos, Texas – 18879. Photograph of first major oil gusher at Spindletop Hill, Texas – January 10, 190110. Photograph of branding cattle, XIT Ranch, Texas – 190411. Replica of the petition from Minnie Fisher Cunningham of the Texas Woman Suffrage Association for the passage of the "Susan B. Anthony Amendment" - May 2, 191612. Photograph of soldiers at bayonet practice – Camp Bowie, Fort Wayne, Texas – 191813. Copy of Bessie Coleman’s aviation license – 192114. Photograph of cattle brands, Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum – 193615. Photograph of Texas family heading to Arkansas during the Great Depression hoping to get work in the cotton fields – 193616. Replica of a sign in Taylor, Texas, warning farmers to use terrace farming – April 193917. Photograph of a factory worker at the Consolidated Aircraft Corporation plant in Fort Worth, Texas – 194218. President George W. Bush waves to a rescue worker while touring the site of the World Trade Center terrorist attack in New York City – 200119. Photograph of the world’s largest offshore oil platform near Ingleside, Texas, used to tap huge oil and gas reserves in the Gulf of Mexico – 200520. Congressional Gold Medal awarded to heart surgeon Michael E. DeBakey – 2008Your students will: • think critically and analytically, interpret events, and question various perspectives of history. • participate in active learning by creating their own interpretations instead of memorizing facts and a writer’s interpretations. • integrate and evaluate information provided in diverse media formats to deepen their understanding of historical events. • experience a more relevant and meaningful learning experience. Each primary resource is printed on sturdy 8.5" X 11" cardstock.

Exploring Texas through Project-Based Leaning includes 50 well-thought-out projects designed for grades 3-5. In assigning your students projects that dig into Texas’s geography, history, government, economy, current events, and famous people, you will deepen their appreciation and understanding of Texas while simultaneously improving their analytical skills and ability to recognize patterns and big-picture themes. Project-based learning today is much different than the craft-heavy classroom activities popular in the past. Inquiry, planning, research, collaboration, and analysis are key components of project-based learning activities today. However, that doesn’t mean creativity, individual expression, and fun are out. They definitely aren’t!Each project is designed to help students gain important knowledge and skills that are derived from standards and key concepts at the heart of academic subject areas. Students are asked to analyze and solve problems, to gather and interpret data, to develop and evaluate solutions, to support their answers with evidence, to think critically in a sustained way, and to use their newfound knowledge to formulate new questions worthy of exploring.While some projects are more complex and take longer than others, they all are set up in the same structure. Each begins with the central project-driving questions, proceeds through research and supportive questions, has the student choose a presentation option, and ends with a broader-view inquiry. Rubrics for reflection and assessments are included, too. This consistent framework will make it easier for you assign projects and for your students to follow along and consistently meet expectations.Encourage your students to take charge of their projects as much as possible. As a teacher, you can act as a facilitator and guide. The projects are structured such that students can often work through the process on their own or through cooperation with their classmates.