Welcome to Texas History!
Texas isn’t just a place; we're a story connected to the world.
It's Thinking Thursday!
Welcome to Texas History!
Texas isn’t just a place; we're a story connected to the world.
State Capital Building in Austin, Texas
I’m also a military veteran, so I bring discipline, structure, and high expectations.
+ In this class, we connect Texas to the world.
Explorers, Historians, Travelers:
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Hiring for History Jobs (Coming Soon!)
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Congratulations to THREE of our Shotwell Scholars for placing in the Aldine Regional History Day Contest.
2nd Place: Abigail Flores (Individual Website)
3rd Place: Andrea De La Riva (Individual Exhibit)
A special shout-out to Abigail Flores for once again advancing to the state competition! She will be headed to Austin in April. This achievement follows her special award for research excellence last year!
Way to go, Abigail!
Congrats to Abigail Flores
She won the 2025 Texas History Day Special Award for
outstanding research in animal welfare.
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Bullock Texas State History Museum
University of Texas at Austin
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Explore Texas people, places, and events
Connect Texas to global history and cultures
Think critically about how Texas developed
Discuss and share ideas
Write about history in meaningful ways
>>This is not just memorizing dates—you will understand the story.
Examples:
Spanish colonization → part of global exploration
Cattle drives → connected to national markets
Oil boom → impacted the global economy
Immigration → shaped Texas culture
>> We study Texas to understand the world—and ourselves.
Examples:
Spanish colonization → part of global exploration
Cattle drives → connected to national markets
Oil boom → impacted the global economy
Immigration → shaped Texas culture
>> We study Texas to understand the world—and ourselves.
How You’ll Learn
Follow lessons right here on this site
Analyze images, maps, and real-world examples
Work with partners and groups
Participate in discussions
Use writing to explain your thinking
>> Everything you need is here—use it.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Even though we’re studying Texas, the ideas connect everywhere.
I’ve lived in places like:
🇯🇵 Japan
🇨🇳 China
🇭🇹 Haiti
>> Different places, but many of the same ideas—culture, movement, and change.
Expectations
Be curious
Be respectful
Be engaged
Be willing to think
>> Your voice matters in this classroom.