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Website
The Texas Senate

The Texas Senate: Texas Senate Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
A fantastic site available in both English and Spanish where students can learn about the Texas State Government. Divided in three categories: for kids up to 3rd grade, for 4th grade kids and up, for parents and teachers. Kids can take a...
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Website
The Texas Senate

The Texas Senate: Texas Senate Kids

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A fantastic site available in both English and Spanish where students can learn about the Texas State Government. Divided in three categories: for kids up to 3rd grade, for 4th grade kids and up, for parents and teachers. Kids can take a...
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Other

Five Thirty Eight: Politics: Mapping the Changing Face of the Lone Star State

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes in detail the political landscape of Texas, using maps and data from recent elections. Demographic factors that are impacting political leanings are explained, for example, urbanization and ethnicity, and how these may affect...
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Unit Plan
Other

Tami: Times Are a Changin' Development of the Two Party System in Texas

For Students 6th - 8th
A collection of historical videos of political campaigns in Texas, which students analyze after an exploration of what qualities an effective political leader should have. They explore and discuss what Democrats and Republicans say in...
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Article
Other

Development of Political Parties in Texas [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Examines the history of political parties in Texas, and the different stages they went through as Texas evolved.
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Handout
Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Political Parties

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the evolution of political parties in Texas, from many parties in the nineteenth century, into the two parties that dominate Texas today.