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  • TEA Standards and Teaching Philosophy
  • Artifacts
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  • Student-Teacher Lesson Plans
    • Socialism in Denmark
    • Intro to Sub-Saharan Africa (Vocab & Mapping)
    • Scramble for Africa
  • Infographics
  • Personal Learning Network
  • Internet Tool Assignment: Subject Sampler
  • Technology-Rich Unit Plan
  • Miscellaneous Documents
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Social Studies, Grades 7 - 12

online resources

Texas History Timeline
​An interactive timeline depicting the story of Texas, from prehistory to the present. Courtesy the Bullock Texas State History Museum.
Texas Day by Day
​A daily account of significant events that shaped the history of Texas. Courtesy the Texas State Historical Association.
Handbook of Tejano History
An online resource that contains more than 1200 entries detailing the critical influence of Tejanos on the Lone Star State. Courtesy the Texas State Historical Association, the Tejano Monument, the Tejano History Curriculum Project, and Austin ISD.
The Texas Revolution
​Part of a broader digital history project, this site details many of the important events and figures of the Texian struggle for independence. Courtesy the University of Houston.
Texas Government
​An online resource describing the history, organization, and purpose of local government in the state of Texas. Courtesy the Texas Almanac.
Interactive U.S. History Map
​Become a geography whiz as you learn how the United States was settled. Courtesy Annenberg Learner.
Interpretation of Sources
​A webpage that describes the ins and outs of historical interpretation. Courtesy HistorySkills.com.
We Have Two Governments?
​An interactive tutorial that introduces students to the concept of federalism. Courtesy CPalms.org.
The Trans-Mississippi Theater Virtual Museum
​The Civil War was America’s bloodiest conflict and remains central to understanding our nation’s cultural identity. Everything from the Mississippi River west to the Pacific Ocean was labeled the Trans-Mississippi Theater, which included Texas. Courtesy the Springfield-Greene County Library System.
Thinking and Writing Like an Historian
​A guide offering tips on how to read and write like a world-class scholar. Courtesy the University of Richmond.


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People of the Plains: Focus on American Indians

San Antonio Missions: Spanish Influence in Texas 

The Texas Revolution 

Texas African American Women Before and After the Civil War

A Journey to the Moon through Texas
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