Battles for Texas Independence
Grade:
Fourth		 Content Area:
Social Studies		 Time Frame:
2-3 lessons (90-135 minutes)
Unit/Lesson Overview:
The students will collaborate with a partner to research and create a Publisher brochure discussing the causes, major events, and effects of two battles for Texas independence: the Battle of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto.
Student Standards (TEKS)
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Language Arts: 4.15(F) 4.10(L) 4.13(F)
Math:
Social Studies: 4.3(A) 4.23(B) 4.23(D)
Science:
Technology: DP1 DP2 DP3
Social Studies:
Additional TEKS:
I Can....
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Bloom's Taxonomy
Yes Knowledge
Yes Comprehension
Yes Application
Yes Analysis
Yes Synthesis
Not Chosen Evaluation
Big 6 Skills
Task Definition
Info. Seeking Strategies
Location and Access
Use of Information
Synthesis
Evaluation
Supplementary Resources / Materials:


File: directions_battles_tx.doc

File: battles_tx_independence.pub 		Internet Links:
KLRN UnitedStreaming
Texas State Library: State Flag
Alamo Defenders
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