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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Galveston 1900: Storm of the Century

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders comprehend the effect the 1900 Hurricane, the deadliest natural disaster in United States history, had on Galveston by examining period accounts and photographs. They comprehend how the devastation of the hurricane lead...
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Website
Teacher Oz

Teacher Oz: Texas Natural History and the Great Outdoors

For Students 9th - 10th
Teacher has organized many sites under these headings: Texas Natural History, Regions of Texas, Texas Animals, Texas Plants, Texas weather, Texas natural disasters, Galveston, Texas State parks, national historical landmarks, Texas...
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Primary
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Turtle Bayou Resolutions

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about early struggles between Americans and the Mexican government in this article from the Texas State Library. The Turtle Bayou Resolutions were made by rebels against Mexican rule. Click on the document to enlarge it and to read...
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Article
Other

Texas Navy Association: Commodore Edwin Ward Moore [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice overview of Commodore Edwin Ward Moore, Fleet Commander of the Texas Navy from April 1839-July 1843.
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Website
San Jacinto Museum of History

San Jacinto Museum: Commanders in the Field: Sidney Sherman

For Students 9th - 10th
In this brief biography of Sidney Sherman from the San Jacinto Museum you read about his exploits in the Battle of San Jacinto. He is credited with the uttering the cry, "Remember the Alamo."