5. Texas History September 12, 2016
Warm- Up
What advantages helped the conquistadors conquer the Caribbean?
ACTIVITY:
Lesson 1: The Spanish Explore Texas, The Spanish Discover a “New World”, Interactive Map: Early Explorers of Texas  
Have the student watch from the Ignite series, chapter 5 units 1 & 2
TEKS:
7.1(C) explain the significance of the following date: 1519, mapping of the Texas coast and first mainland Spanish settlement.
7.2(B)  identify important individuals, events, and issues related to European exploration of Texas such as Alonso Álvarez de Pineda

6. September 13, 2016 Warm Up
Why was the 1492 voyage of Christopher Columbus important?
Lesson 1: The Spanish Explore Texas, The Spanish Discover a “New World”, Interactive Map: Early Explorers of Texas  
Have the student watch from the Ignite series, chapter 5 units 1 & 2
TEKS:
7.1(C) explain the significance of the `
7.2(B)  identify important individuals, events, and issues related to European exploration of Texas such as Alonso Álvarez de Pineda

7. September 14, 2016 Warm Up
How did European exploration influence the economy of the explorer’s home country?
Lesson 1: The Spanish Explore Texas, The Spanish Discover a “New World”, Interactive Map: Early Explorers of Texas  
Have the student watch from the Ignite series, chapter 5 units 1 & 2
TEKS:
7.1(C) explain the significance of the `
7.2(B)  identify important individuals, events, and issues related to European exploration of Texas such as Alonso Álvarez de Pineda

8. September 20, 2016 Warm Up
Why were human-made waterways created for irrigation?
Lesson 1: The Spanish Explore Texas, The Spanish Discover a “New World”, Interactive Map: Early Explorers of Texas  
Have the student watch from the Ignite series, chapter 5 units 1 & 2
TEKS:
7.1(C) explain the significance of the `
7.2(B)  identify important individuals, events, and issues related to European exploration of Texas such as Alonso Álvarez de Pineda

9. September 22, 2016 Warm Up Define the following terms: Tejano Mestizo
Mestizo
Lesson 1: The Spanish Explore Texas, The Spanish Discover a “New World”, Interactive Map: Early Explorers of Texas  
Have the student watch from the Ignite series, chapter 5 units 1 & 2
TEKS:
7.1(C) explain the significance of the `
7.2(B)  identify important individuals, events, and issues related to European exploration of Texas such as Alonso Álvarez de Pineda

10. September 26, 2016 Warm Up
Why did Spain increase its efforts to colonize Texas?
TEKS:
7.2(F) contrast Spanish, Mexican and Anglo purposes for and methods of settlement in Texas.
7.17(A) identify different points of view of political parties and interest groups on important Texas issues, past.

11. September 27, 2016 Warm Up
What were the causes that contributed to ending Spanish rule in Mexico in the 1700s?
TEKS:
7.2(F) contrast Spanish, Mexican and Anglo purposes for and methods of settlement in Texas.
7.17(A) identify different points of view of political parties and interest groups on important Texas issues, past.

12. September 28, 2016 Warm Up
What were the requirements for Anglo Americans to get land in Mexico during Spanish rule?
TEKS:
7.2(F) contrast Spanish, Mexican and Anglo purposes for and methods of settlement in Texas.
7.17(A) identify different points of view of political parties and interest groups on important Texas issues, past.

13. October 4, 2016
locate places of importance in Texas during the 19th century such as major cities, rivers, and cultural regions.
7.21.B analyze information by sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause‐and‐effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions
7.22.C transfer information from one medium to another, including written to visual and statistical to written or visual, using computer software as appropriate
ELPS: 7.22.A use social studies terminology correctly in class discussion and writing
2E The student is expected to: identify the contributions of significant individuals, including Moses Austin, Stephen F. Austin, Erasmo Seguín, Martín De León, and Green DeWitt, during the Mexican settlement of Texas; contrast Spanish, Mexican, and Anglo purposes for and methods of settlement in Texas

14. October 5, 2016
WARM-UP
How did Father Hidalgo's “Grito de Delores” influence Mexican independence?
 ELPS: 7.22.A use social studies terminology correctly in class discussion and writing
2E The student is expected to: identify the contributions of significant individuals, including Moses Austin, Stephen F. Austin, Erasmo Seguín, Martín De León, and Green DeWitt, during the Mexican settlement of Texas; contrast Spanish, Mexican, and Anglo purposes for and methods of settlement in Texas

15. Texas History October 6, 2016 WARM-UP
How did colonization laws change under the independent government of Mexico?
 ELPS: 7.22.A use social studies terminology correctly in class discussion and writing
2E The student is expected to: identify the contributions of significant individuals, including Moses Austin, Stephen F. Austin, Erasmo Seguín, Martín De León, and Green DeWitt, during the Mexican settlement of Texas; contrast Spanish, Mexican, and Anglo purposes for and methods of settlement in Texas

16. Texas History October 7, 2016 WARM-UP
Why do people make economic choices?
 ELPS: 7.22.A use social studies terminology correctly in class discussion and writing
2E The student is expected to: identify the contributions of significant individuals, including Moses Austin, Stephen F. Austin, Erasmo Seguín, Martín De León, and Green DeWitt, during the Mexican settlement of Texas; contrast Spanish, Mexican, and Anglo purposes for and methods of settlement in Texas

17. Texas History October 11, 2016 WARM-UP
What caused tensions between the Anglo American settlers in Texas and the Mexican government?
Activity:
Student will complete the foldable for “Road to Revolution and annotate the “The Road to Revolution” handout
TEKS: Sequencing Information As students read the lesson, they will use the chart to record the events, in order, that led to the Texas Revolution.

18. Texas History October 12, 2016
WARM-UP
Why would Mexico welcome European settlers to Texas but not American settlers?
Activity:
Student will complete the foldable for “Road to Revolution and annotate the “The Road to Revolution” handout
TEKS: Sequencing Information As students read the lesson, they will use the chart to record the events, in order, that led to the Texas Revolution.

19. How did settlers in Texas react to the Law of April 6, 1830?
Texas History October 13, 2016
WARM-UP
How did settlers in Texas react to the Law of April 6, 1830?
Activity:
Student will complete the foldable for “Road to Revolution and annotate the “The Road to Revolution” handout
TEKS: Sequencing Information As students read the lesson, they will use the chart to record the events, in order, that led to the Texas Revolution.