Studying how Texas became a statehood, was very exciting.  So many people risked their lives and played an important role to achieve our independence from Spain.  On this link, you will  learn about our "Father of Texas"  and Sam Houston.  While working on this unit, a couple of students took family vacations during Spring Break and visited some landmarks like the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas and one went to Huntsville, Texas, the home of Sam Houston.

Using the Internet, the library, our text books, and Texas Weekly, we were able to learn so much about Stephen F. Austin and Sam Houston.  We took our information about Stephen F. Austin and made a timeline in Excel.  We also had Sam Houston come visit our school through a program called www.texasheroes.net.  We then were able to write e-mails to Stephen F. Austin and Sam Houston and ask some questions.  The men portraying our heroes were and are very knowledgeable about their character.  By clicking on their name, you will be able to see our work, and some pictures of our visit with Sam Houston.

 
 
 
Stephen F. Austin
Sam Houston
 
See what two students thought about their trips to San Antonio and Huntsville, Texas.
 
 
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