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Worksheet
Curated OER

Meet Me in Austin

For Students 4th - 7th
In labeling maps practice learning exercise, students label the 11 landmarks in the city of Austin that are highlighted on the provided map.
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Primary
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Archives War

For Students 9th - 10th
Presented by the Texas State Library, this is an interesting account of the tug-of-war of where the Republic of Texas' capital city should be and where the archives should be kept. Click on the documents to see them more clearly and to...
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eBook
Other

Hillcrest High School: Us History: Expansion in Texas [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This chapter covers a time in Texas history during the mid-nineteenth century when Mexico offered land grants to American settlers, but conflict developed over religion and other cultural differences.
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Unit Plan
Texas Public Broadcasting

Texas Pbs: Texas Our Texas: Mexican Rule 1821 1835

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about how Mexico worked with the empresarios to bring settlers who would develop Texas for the Mexican government during the years of 1821 and 1835.
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Article
Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Anglo American Colonization

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth synopsis of Anglo-American colonization in Mexican Texas which took place between 1821 and 1835.
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Handout
Texas State Preservation Board

Texas State Preservation Board: Texas State Capitol

For Students 9th - 10th
The State Capitol Building of Texas is profiled and important trivia is supplied on its size and architecture.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Texas: Governor's Mansion (Austin)

For Students 9th - 10th
First designated Texas historic landmark, damaged by arson June 8, 2008.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Texas State Capital

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of the Texas State Capital.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Austin Texas

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Austin, Texas .