Some governement vocabulary ~ branches of government, principles of constitution, filibusters, etc.
Symbols Representing the Amendments
(Perela Beads)
Texas Fillibuster - Phillip Nolan
(Short Video)
Principles of the Constitution (Paperslide)
Principles of the Constitution (Newscast)
Recognizing and understanding the influence of cultures, famous landmarks, and symbols.
Understanding the role of propaganda in influencing events in history.
Landmarks (Keva)
Japanese Culture Origami Cranes
(Origami Paper)
Propaganda Pictures
(Election Posters from Different Eras)
Holocaust "Hope" Butterflies
(Butterfly Templates)
Understanding the Spanish's historical impact & cultural influence on Texas.
What are Spanish missions? What purpose did they have? Why does Texas have so many? Why are they important? What was it like to live in them? Why should I care about them now?
Spanish Mission (Legos)
Blueprint of a Spanish Mission (Paper & Pencil ~ given worksheet)
Spanish Mission
(Minecraft)
Diorama of a Spanish Mission
(Cardboard)
Understand and describe major individuals, events, and issues that impact a significant historical moment in your state that affected the way of life for its people.
Cattle Drive- Following a Trail Map (Sphero)
Barbed Wire Fencing (Low Tech Materials)
Student Led Rope Experts (Rope)
Cowboy Hat Design
(Cowboy Hats of varying Eras Template)
Culture Influence in Cuisine (Tortilla Ingredients)
Reconstruction (Keva, Magnatiles, Dazzlinks)
Cardinal Directions (Spheros)
Minecraft
Diorama of a Major Historical Event
(Various Low Tech Materials)
Biographies
Comic Strip