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This lapbook was created to introduce you briefly to my native land of Texas, a little history, some famous Texans, and a few fun facts.
Moreover, this unit will be expanded on in the future by covering other parts of Texas including the Republic of Texas
While the Alamo and how Texas became a Republic were much more significant topics to be learning as a little girl growing up in southern Texas, I was often fascinated by hearing such names as Ima Hogg and Ura Hogg.
But some things I learned where tall tales. For example, there was no Ura Hogg but there was an Ima Hogg.
Beyond the fun tidbits I learned growing up, I’m excited to share a starting point about the history of Texas.
Texas In Its Infancy
Besides the attack of the Alamo in March 1836 in San Antonio, Texas, other events contributed to the history of Texas.
Texas was a Mexican province and both U.S. and Mexico recognized the abundant land and fertile land.
However, the location of Texas was closer to the expanding United States.
Too through the years I’ve read in some places that Tejanos made up only about 4000 people in 1821.
Tejanos are persons of Mexican descent living in Texas. Today we call them Mexican American.
At the time there were not very many settlers to defend Texas against Mexico.
And Americans were allowed to settle in Texas.
So, in return for the cheap land grants Americans had to become Mexican citizens, accept the Mexican constitution and the religion of Roman Catholic.
As I learned in Texas history growing up this was a strategy Mexico used to try to convert American settlers as an asset by Mexico.
I guess that far back a rebellion was already in the works.
Books about Texas
In addition, here are some fun books about Texas.
Resources for Learning About the Lone Star State & Texas Cattle Drives
Add a few of these resources to learn about the great state of Texas.
The Chisholm Trail was the original "Cowboy Highway" stretching hundreds of miles from the ranches of Texas to the Cattle markets in Kansas. This classic work chronicles in vivid detail the entire journey of the trail and is complete with descriptions of actual incidents and events that occurred along the trail as well as stories of famous and infamous cowboys, outlaws, rustlers, Indians, and lawmen who made the journey.
A guide for teaching Texas History through literature. It is based on a 34-week timeframe and is useful for students in grades K-6/7.
Encapsulating the 500-year saga of the one-of-a-kind state of Texas, this interactive book takes readers from the founding of the Spanish Missions and the victory at San Jacinto to the Great Storm that destroyed Galveston and the establishment of NASA’s Mission Control in Houston while covering everything in between. Texas History for Kids includes 21 informative and fun activities to help readers better understand the state’s culture, politics, and geography. Kids will recreate one of the six national flags that have flown over the state, make castings of local wildlife tracks, design a ranch’s branding iron, celebrate Juneteenth by reciting General Order Number 3, build a miniature Battle of Flowers float, and more. This valuable resource also includes a timeline of significant events, a list of historic sites to visit or explore online, and web resources for further study.
A New Way to Enjoy Texas with Your Family
For hours of excitement, give your kids the Texas Activity Book by Paula Ellis! They'll enjoy learning about the Lone Star State through pictures and puzzles. It's also perfect for keeping kids entertained on the car ride to your next destination.
DETAILED & REALISTIC. Crafted with precision and authentic detail to create a lifelike toy that teaches and inspires toddlers and kids; helps introduce children to animals. From the first sketch to the intricate finishing touches, we see value in every detail.
“Remember the Alamo!” is one of the most familiar battle cries in American history, yet few know about the brave woman who inspired it. Susanna Dickinson’s story reveals the crucial role she played during that turbulent period in Texas-American history.
The classic story of the siege of the Alamo, as told for young readers. Originally published in 1958, thousands of children each year enjoy this story from the unique point of view of twelve-year old Billy Campbell.
A biography of the legendary Comanche leader profiles the son of a white woman, who fiercely defended tribal lands against those who tried to seize them and who, after being moved with his people to a reservation, fought for the recognition and decent treatment of his tribe.
Colorful Sam Houston leaps to life in the pages of this fresh and funny biography, set against the story of Texas's fight for independence from Mexico.
The story of one of Texas's most famous cowboys is filled with cattle drives, stampedes, floods, droughts, freezing desert nights, raiders and bandits, and one man's endurance and love of life on the plains.
Below are some hands-on resources.
MORE RESOURCES FOR LEARNING ABOUT THE STATE OF TEXAS
Grab these other Texas unit study resources below.
Also, look at the minibooks included in this free Texas homeschool lapbook.
Minibooks about Texas
Next, look at some of the topics covered in the lapbook with the minibooks.
- Map of the geography of Texas
- Trivia and Natural Regions
- Founding Fathers of Texas
- Fun Facts
- Famous Texans
- XIT Ranch
- And a fun book Texas “Ainglish”
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