We have been learning about Texas long ago and Texas history lessons are quickly approaching (think Davy Crockett). Any one of my students would be able to tell you- once the Europeans came to Texas, Texas was controlled by Spain, then by Mexico, they became a republic, and then finally joined the United States. They could not tell you however, the date Texas got its independence. Apparently neither could I. Let me back track a bit.
I am friends with the library volunteers at our school because last year I helped out a lot in the library (one of the 'hats' I wore). They knew that teaching 4th grade meant teaching Texas history. A month or so ago I received a Texas history calendar from a couple of the library volunteers that shows all the important dates in Texas's history.
Anyway, half way through today a student of mine looked at the calendar and said, "look Ms. Crockett." Sure enough, today, March 2nd- Texas Independence Day (also Texas Flag Day, I believe). That would have been nice to incorporate into today's lesson...
ps- I watched "Wheel of Fortune" tonight with my mom (laugh it up people) and there was a guy on it who during one of his spins he yelled out "remember the Alamo!"
I kid you not. random...
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